Banks says enough new and fit banknotes for CNY

Amid the demand for Asian currencies, the local note closed the day at 4.0130/0180 from Tuesday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) says its member banks have received adequate supply of banknotes for the Chinese New Year which comprise a mixture of new and fit notes. 

It said on Wednesday its member banks have been exchanging a mixture of new and fit banknotes for customers.

The banks have been encouraging and will continue to promote the use of quality fit banknotes, which are as good as new, when customers exchange banknotes at their branches, it said.

ABM said this was to support the national “Go Green” initiative launched by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2013 to conserve resources and protect the environment,.

The association also thanked the public for their continuous support of this national “Go Green” initiative.