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Gen Alpha in Malaysia is Owning Digital Finance Early

Gen Alpha in Malaysia is Already Winning at Digital Finance Move over Millennials and Gen Z, Malaysia’s Gen Alpha is stepping into the financial game way earlier than anyone expected. According to the latest Mastercard research, a massive 97% of Gen Alpha kids already have a financial account, with many owning digital wallets (46%) , investment accounts (40%) , and debit cards (40%) . Half of Malaysian parents believe their kids are more financially savvy than they were at the same age and honestly, with the way this generation shops, streams, and spends online, we’re not surprised. Why Gen Alpha Is Ahead of the Curve Gen Alpha is growing up in a world where: Cash is basically a vintage concept Mobile wallets are the norm Payments happen with a tap, scan, or even your face AR/VR shopping and in-app entertainment merge into “shoppertainment” And the brands they’ll support? The ones that make paying as seamless (and fun) as scrolling TikTok. Parents Want Smarter Tools for Sma...
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Bank Islam Shuts Down Old App, Pushes BIMB Mobile as the Future of Banking

📱 Out with the Old: Bank Islam Says Goodbye to GO App & Website Big changes are coming to your banking app. Bank Islam is officially shutting down its GO app and www.bankislam.biz by 28 June 2025,  six months earlier than planned. The move comes after more than 90% of users jumped ship to the new Bank Islam BIMB Mobile and BIMB Web platforms. Talk about a digital glow-up. ✨ Why the Switch to BIMB Mobile is a Power Move The newly enhanced Bank Islam BIMB Mobile is everything your old app wishes it could be: 🔐 Biometric logins & secure authentication 🌐 Cross-border QR payments 🚀 Smooth onboarding for new customers 💸 International fund transfers 🪙 Manage your Bank Islam Gold Account-i 👦🏽 BIMB Mobile Lite for financial-savvy kids as young as 12 “This upgrade isn’t just about tech, it’s about delivering a seamless and secure banking journey,” said Bank Islam. 🧠 What You Need to Do Now Still using GO by Bank Islam? Time to level up. ✅...
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