Business Department students from the Diploma in Financial Technology programme at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) participated in an educational field trip to the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Museum and Art Gallery, organised to enrich their learning experience for the Personal Financial Planning subject.
During the visit, students explored four levels of exhibits covering financial literacy, consumer financial protection, monetary history, economic development, and Malaysia’s evolving financial ecosystem. Exhibits on currency evolution, budgeting, inflation, credit management, and financial regulations provided a practical context to the concepts taught in Personal Financial Planning.
The museum also highlighted the critical role of Bank Negara Malaysia in promoting financial stability and responsible financial behaviour. This exposure helped students understand how personal financial decisions are influenced by national policies, regulatory frameworks, and the broader financial environment.
A short sharing and reflection session was conducted at the end of the visit, allowing students to summarise their key takeaways and relate them to essential financial planning topics such as savings, investments, risk management, and the use of digital financial tools.
The field trip offered a meaningful learning experience beyond the classroom, strengthening students’ understanding of personal financial planning and its real-world applications.
