AKPK is an agency set up by Bank Negara Malaysia in April 2006 to provide financial counselling and debt management to individuals as well as financial education to help individuals take control of their financial situation and gain peace of mind that comes from the wise use of credit.
AKPK’s objectives are;
To proactively ensure that the household sector continues to be resilient by providing an avenue for individual borrowers and potential borrowers to seek advice and assistance in managing their finances and debts and at the same time promote a sound and robust banking system.
To achieve these objectives, AKPK’s mission is to Make Prudent Financial Management a Way of Life for all Malaysians.
AKPK offers the following services, free of charge:
- Financial education on the responsible use of credit and basic money management skills
- Counselling and advice on financial management, including financial budgeting to manage expenses
- Debt management programme to assist financial consumers to regain financial control