In a standard savings account arrangement, you deposit your funds to a bank and receive interest based on the amount of money you have in the account on periodic basis. You are allowed to access the funds you have deposited through a variety of mediums, which include withdrawals from a bank counter, an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) through a debit card, or via phone banking and in certain cases, through an online banking service.
Savings accounts generally do not have cheque facilities. In Malaysia, a deposit account that works in an identical manner as a savings account but comes with a chequebook is known as a current account. However, current accounts are typically harder to qualify for, and could also come with maintenance charges.