Bank Negara clears up the confusion

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regrets the confusion that arose from misperception, which is to some extent caused by an illustration provided in its earlier version of frequently asked questions (FAQs), where certain assumptions and caveats were made.

"We sincerely regret any confusion and anxiety that this announcement may have caused. The deferment of loan repayments is meant to ease cash flows for borrowers/customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This intent remains the same.