Renting is OK too


BUYING a house is not the same as owning it. Focus on strengthening your financial capacity first, advices Bank Negara.

It’s acceptable to rent when owning isn’t an option. Malaysians, the central bank says, needn’t feel compelled to own or embarrassed to rent.

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