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Malaysia to enact laws to better regulate ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ schemes

Southeast Asia super app Grab and Sea Ltd’s e-commerce platform Shopee have started providing BNPL options in Malaysia since last year. Advance Intelligence Group’s Atome, Pine Labs’ Fave, Allectus Capital-backed Hoolah, 500 Startup-backed Split are among the FinTech startups that provide such services in the country.

Bank Negara Malaysia working with ‘relevant authorities’ to address concerns over BNPL

It is important for individuals to understand the terms and conditions of the BNPL schemes, and to not take debt that they cannot afford, the regulator warned.

Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia

The ongoing pandemic has helped to accelerate the uptake of BNPL as commerce increasingly moves online and consumers look for alternatives to better manage their finances.