Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today that it would maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%, in line with market expectations. This decision indicates the central bank's cautiously optimistic stance on current inflation levels and economic growth prospects.
On February 5, 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00% following its meeting today. This decision aligns with broad market expectations and reflects the central bank's assessment of current economic conditions. In its statement, BNM noted that despite ongoing global economic challenges, Malaysia's economic growth remains resilient, and inflationary pressures have eased. The central bank stated that the current monetary policy stance supports sustained economic growth while ensuring price stability. Analysts believe that BNM's move provides stability to the market and indicates that the central bank considers existing policies sufficient to address the current economic environment without further adjustments. This is expected to help stabilize consumer and business confidence.
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