Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%, in line with market expectations. BNM stated that the current monetary policy stance remains supportive of economic growth, with inflation risks deemed manageable. This decision reflects the central bank's confidence in Malaysia's stable economic outlook.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today, February 24, 2026, after its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, that the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will be maintained at 3.00%. This decision was in line with broad market expectations. In its statement, BNM indicated that the current monetary policy stance is moderately accommodative, sufficient to support economic growth while ensuring inflation remains at a manageable level. The central bank noted that while the global economic outlook faces downside risks, Malaysia's domestic economic activity is projected to continue expanding, supported by robust domestic demand and a recovering tourism sector. Core inflation is expected to remain modest, and while government subsidy rationalization measures might introduce some short-term price pressures, the overall impact is deemed manageable. Analysts generally believe BNM's move aims to provide a stable economic environment and avoid unnecessary market volatility.
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