At its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, signalling continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic trajectory while keeping a close watch on rising global uncertainties. The decision comes amid a resilient global economy in early 2026, ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held today. The central bank said the current monetary policy stance remains appropriate and supportive of sustainable economic growth amid stable price conditions. BNM noted that global growth continues ... Read More

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75%, marking its first rate cut in over a year. The central bank said the move is a proactive measure to support the country’s economic growth amid external uncertainties and moderate inflation. Following the ... 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

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) 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

Malaysia's central bank will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.75% for a third consecutive meeting next Wednesday (May 3) and for the rest of this year and next as inflation has cooled faster than expected, a Reuters poll of economists found. After reaching a peak of 4.7% in ... Read More

Will Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) at its current level for a longer period? The recent pause in rate hikes by the central bank bodes well for overall housing demand, particularly for affordable to mid-range properties where purchasers are more interest-rate sensitive. According to a ... Read More