{"id":18146,"date":"2019-08-18T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/best-savings-account-malaysia.html"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:24:23","slug":"best-savings-account-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/savings-accounts\/best-savings-account-malaysia.html","title":{"rendered":"High Interest Rates Savings Accounts From Malaysian Banks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have been keeping track of the many savings tips and habits that we have recommended in previous articles, you could be accumulating some savings by now. To really make the most of your extra capital, you want to get the highest return possible. \n <!--more--><\/p> \n<p>You can either choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/epf-savings\">to invest in your EPF<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/beat-money-managers-investing\">invest in the stock market<\/a>, but if you want a safe and flexible option, then a savings account might be the most straightforward choice. Saving<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">s<\/span> accounts give you a stable return on your investment and are conventionally always accessible, as opposed to a fixed deposit.<\/p> \n<p>The defining factor in comparing savings accounts is the interest rate that you will receive on your deposit. To help you out, we have done a comparison of the best savings accounts in Malaysia for 2017. These accounts are sorted by the banks that offer them. We also differentiate between conventional and Islamic accounts. Use this list to find the savings accounts in Malaysia with the highest interest rates.<\/p> \n<table width=\"548\"> \n <tbody> \n  <tr> \n   <td colspan=\"3\" width=\"548\"> <h2><strong>Savings accounts in Malaysia<\/strong><\/h2> <\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\"><\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\"><\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>HSBC<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">HSBC&nbsp;Basic Savings<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>UOB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">UOB&nbsp;FunSavers account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.05%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>UOB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">UOB&nbsp;Passbook Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>UOB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">UOB&nbsp;Saving Plus<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>UOB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">UOB&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.55%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>UOB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">UOB&nbsp;eAccount<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.05%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;Junior Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.17%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;MaxSave Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.01%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RBS&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;Passbook Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;Statement Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;MySave Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.60%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>RHB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">RHB&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.28%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank&nbsp;AmGenius<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.95%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank&nbsp;Everyday Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank Islamic&nbsp;Akaun-i Family Special Savings<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank&nbsp;Family Special Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>AmBank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AmBank&nbsp;Savers\u2019 G.A.N.G<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Hong Leong Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Hong Leong&nbsp;Junior Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.80%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Hong Leong Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Hong Leong&nbsp;Premium Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.15%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Hong Leong Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Mach&nbsp;Dream Jar Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Hong Leong Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Hong Leong&nbsp;Senior Savers Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.40%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Hong Leong Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Hong Leong&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.40%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>BSN<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">BSN&nbsp;SEDAR Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.50%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>BSN<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">BSN&nbsp;GIRO eSaver<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>BSN<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">BSN&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.95%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Bank&nbsp;Alliance My eSaving Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.75%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Islamic Bank&nbsp;Alliance My eSaving Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.75%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Bank&nbsp;Alliance Buddy<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.40%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Bank&nbsp;Alliance Senior Savers<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Bank&nbsp;Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Alliance Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Alliance Bank&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>OCBC<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">OCBC&nbsp;MoneyMax Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.95%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>OCBC<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">OCBC&nbsp;Basic Savings Account (Easi-Save)<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Standard Chartered<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Standard Chartered&nbsp;JustOne Priority Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Standard Chartered<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Standard Chartered&nbsp;JustOne Preferred Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.50%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Standard Chartered<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Standard Chartered&nbsp;JustOne Personal Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Standard Chartered<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Standard Chartered&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Affin Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AFFINBANK&nbsp;AffinGOLD<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.80%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Affin Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AFFINBANK&nbsp;Saving Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.65%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Affin Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AFFINBANK&nbsp;Affin Plus<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.60%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Affin Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">AFFINBANK&nbsp;Junior Saver<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.40%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;Yippie Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.97%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;imteen Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.97%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;Maybank2u Savers<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.22%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;Golden Savers Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.76%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.30%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Maybank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Maybank&nbsp;Kawanku Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;WISE Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.95%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;Young Achiever Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;PLUS Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.55%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;PB Bright Star Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.70%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;PB SaveLink Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.70%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Public Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Public Bank&nbsp;50 PLUS Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.26%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>OCBC<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">OCBC&nbsp;Young Savers Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.65%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Bank Mualamat<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Bank Muamalat&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.75%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>CIMB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">CIMB&nbsp;AirAsia Savers Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>CIMB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">CIMB&nbsp;Prime Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.60%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>CIMB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">CIMB&nbsp;Regular Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.80%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>CIMB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">CIMB&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.45%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>CIMB<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">CIMB&nbsp;Kwik Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"136\"><strong>Citibank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"369\">Citi&nbsp;Basic Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n <\/tbody> \n<\/table> \n<p>For savings accounts, there is a lot of choice in Malaysia. Most banks offer a wide range of savings accounts, depending on different preferences. For example, a teenager\u2019s first savings account might have different benefits than a savings account designed for people in retirement. Higher interest savings accounts are typically harder to obtain and require higher deposits than lower interest rate accounts. However, the lower interest on some savings accounts might be offset by specific benefits. Low-interest rate savings accounts are generally easy to apply for and quick to use, while higher interest rate accounts typically have a more thorough application process and higher deposit requirements.<\/p> \n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15071\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/shutterstock_332302781.jpg?resize=640%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"shutterstock_332302781\" width=\"640\" height=\"333\"><\/p> \n<p>For example, the CIMB Kwik account has a 0% interest rate but is extremely easy to apply to, you can handle everything online.<\/p> \n<p>Use the rates listed here as a general guideline, but make sure you are aware of all the terms and conditions for each savings account. Next to traditional savings accounts, there is also a variety of Islamic savings accounts that you can choose from:<\/p> \n<table width=\"544\"> \n <tbody> \n  <tr> \n   <td colspan=\"3\" width=\"544\"> <h2><strong>Islamic Savings Accounts in Malaysia<\/strong><\/h2> <\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>HSBC Amanah<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">HSBC Amanah&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.25%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>AmIslamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AmBank Islamic&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>AmIslamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AmBank Islamic&nbsp;Savers\u2019 G.A.N.G Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Hong Leong Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Hong Leong Islamic&nbsp;Junior Savings Account -i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.80%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Hong Leong Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Hong Leong Islamic&nbsp;Multi-Tier savings account -i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Hong Leong Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Hong Leong Islamic&nbsp;Bank Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.40%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>BSN Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">BSN&nbsp;GIRO-i Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.06%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>BSN Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">BSN&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.95%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>BSN Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">BSN&nbsp;GIRO-i eSaver<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.85%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Alliance Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Alliance Islamic Bank&nbsp;Alliance Junior Smart Saver-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.50%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Alliance Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Alliance Islamic Bank&nbsp;Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Alliance Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Alliance Islamic Bank&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">1.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Affin Islamic Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AFFIN ISLAMIC&nbsp;Wealth Saver-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.18%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Affin Islamic Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AFFIN ISLAMIC&nbsp;AFFINGOLD-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.15%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Affin Islamic Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AFFIN ISLAMIC&nbsp;Junior Saver-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.08%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Affin Islamic Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AFFIN ISLAMIC&nbsp;Affin Barakah Charity Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Affin Islamic Bank<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">AFFIN ISLAMIC&nbsp;Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.05%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Bank Rakyat<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Bank Rakyat&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i Adult<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Bank Rakyat<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Bank Rakyat&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i Teenager<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.00%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Bank Rakyat<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Bank Rakyat&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i Nuri<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">0.75%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Maybank Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Maybank Islamic&nbsp;Yippie-i Savings Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.05%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Maybank Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Maybank Islamic&nbsp;Imteen-i Account<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">3.05%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Maybank Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Maybank Islamic&nbsp;Golden Savers Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.70%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Maybank Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Maybank&nbsp;Maybank2u Savers-i<\/td> \n   <td width=\"43\">2.20%<\/td> \n  <\/tr> \n  <tr> \n   <td width=\"161\"><strong>Maybank Islamic<\/strong><\/td> \n   <td width=\"340\">Maybank Islamic&nbsp;Basic Savings Account-i<\/td> \n   <td 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