BNM Maintains OPR at 3.00%, Citing Balanced Inflation Risks

January 30, 2026

Economy

Reuters

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.00%, meeting market expectations. BNM noted that while core inflation has moderated, subsidy rationalization poses an upside risk.

Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will be maintained at 3.00%. BNM stated that the current policy stance remains supportive of sustained economic growth while ensuring price stability. The statement noted that while slowing global demand poses a drag on growth, domestic consumption remains robust. BNM highlighted that although core inflationary pressures have eased, the impending rationalization of certain government subsidies could pose an upside risk to inflation in mid-2026, necessitating continued vigilance.

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