21. The governing coalition also wants interest-free banking to replace Western-style banking, in keeping with Sharia law. 22. "Sheibani's insistence on the interest-free banking law is intended to win the support of hard-line clerics," 23. However, he said, the Government believes that the interest-free banking in the country is still strong. 24. During the free banking era, some local banks took over the functions of a central bank. 25. OCBC unveils new interest-free banking products, BUSINESS TIMES 26. Nevertheless, the scheme was planned to cover all loans approved under Bank Negara's interest-free banking facility. 27. A free banking system makes investment in the financial sector profitable also, the prime minister said. 28. `Interest free banking faring well', NEW STRAITS TIMES-MANAGEMENT 29. However, one must be cautious of jumping prematurely from a regulated banking system to free banking . 30. The UK has had free banking ever since.