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Malaysia: Will Bank Negara Issue a CBDC?

Malaysia: Will Bank Negara Issue a CBDC?

October 3, 2025
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Malaysia Central Bank Studying Potential Benefits of a CBDC

Short answer: Not yet.
Bank Negara Malaysia has said there are no immediate plans for a retail CBDC. Our domestic rails are already efficient. That said, BNM is actively experimenting in wholesale and cross-border settings and has participated in multi-central bank pilots. Translation: Malaysia is building capability and keeping its options open.

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