Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced on Thursday that it will phase out the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) and transition to the Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) as the country’s new benchmark reference rates.
According to BNM, the KLIBOR will be discontinued effective Jan 1, 2029, marking a complete shift toward transaction-based benchmarks aligned with global best practices.
The MYOR (introduced in 2021) and MYOR-i (introduced in 2022) are based on actual overnight interbank transactions, offering higher transparency and reflecting real market conditions.
Transition Timeline
By Oct 1, 2026: Financial institutions must be ready to offer MYOR- and MYOR-i-based products as standard.
By July 1, 2027: MYOR-i to become the reference rate for all new Islamic products.
By June 30, 2028: All legacy KLIBOR contracts to be converted to MYOR/MYOR-i or to include fallback provisions.
Jan 1, 2029: KLIBOR will cease entirely.
BNM said it will work closely with banks and industry players to ensure a smooth transition and maintain stability in Malaysia’s financial markets.
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