Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025, supported by resilient household spending, a firm labour market, and steady export performance, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today. The figure confirms earlier estimates, though it reflects slight moderation from the previous quarter. Private consumption remained a key driver, expanding ... Read More

In its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. This move aligns with the central bank’s goal of fostering sustainable economic growth while maintaining price stability. The global economy showed stronger-than-anticipated growth in 2024, driven ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raised concerns that overly lenient housing loan policies could undermine affordability and destabilize the property market. The central bank highlighted that relaxed financing conditions, such as extended loan tenures and speculative buying driven by easy credit access, significantly contributed to housing price surges between 2012 ... Read More

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia today decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. Announcing this after its meeting, MPC gave an assurance that it will ensure that the monetary policy stance remains conducive to sustainable economic growth amid price stability. In a statement, BNM ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3% following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision reflects a positive outlook for both the global and Malaysian economies, with continued growth and moderating inflation. Globally, economic expansion is supported by resilient labour ... Read More

At its meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of a moderately expanding global economy supported by domestic demand and improving trade activity. Globally, economic expansion persists, driven by ... Read More

In its recent meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia announced the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%. The move is in line with the current assessment of the global and domestic economic landscape. Globally, the economy continues to expand, driven by robust ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% despite the ringgit plunging to a 25-year low against the US dollar. The decision was announced today following the central bank’s two-day monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. In a press statement, BNM said that maintaining the OPR ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent for the next six to 12 months, given the persistent downward trajectory of both headline and core inflation. However, looking ahead, the possibility of price shifts in food and commodities due to the ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, citing a need to normalise monetary accommodation as the economy was resilient and it needed to manage persistent inflation. The overnight policy rate was raised by 25 basis points to 3 percent. A Reuters poll of 25 economists ... Read More