Riding on higher rates


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IN last week’s column, the increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) was discussed at great length, and in terms of impact on borrowers, the higher rate hits floating rate borrowers the most in the form of an increase in the interest portion for monthly repayments made to the financial institutions (FIs).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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