Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced on Thursday that it would maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%, in line with market expectations. BNM stated that the current monetary policy stance supports economic growth and ensures price stability, with a moderate inflation outlook anticipated.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), following its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%. This decision was in line with the expectations of the vast majority of economists and market participants. In its statement, BNM indicated that the current monetary policy stance is appropriate to support economic growth while ensuring inflation remains manageable. The central bank anticipates that both headline and core inflation for 2026 will remain moderate, primarily influenced by government subsidy policies and stable global commodity prices. BNM emphasized its continued monitoring of global and domestic economic developments to assess potential impacts on the inflation and growth outlook, ready to adjust policies if necessary.
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