Foreigners entitled to open bank accounts

WE refer to the letter “Foreigner in a dilemma over bank account” (The Star, Dec 9).

Having checked with our 13 council banks, the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) would like to state that most of our council banks do allow foreigners who are in Malaysia on a social visit pass and intend to buy property in Malaysia to open and operate a savings and/or current account, provided they meet the terms and conditions set out by the banks.