Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00% today (February 5th) during its Monetary Policy Committee meeting, aligning with market expectations. This decision aims to balance the inflation outlook with sustainable economic growth, reflecting a cautious approach amidst global uncertainties and domestic economic resilience.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced today (February 5, 2026) that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00%. This decision was in line with broad market expectations, indicating a cautious stance by the central bank in the current environment. BNM's statement noted that the current monetary policy stance is 'supportive of economic growth and consistent with the inflation outlook.' Despite global economic growth challenges, Malaysia's domestic economic activity remains robust, with continued improvements in the labour market. BNM will continue to monitor inflation risks, particularly from subsidy rationalisation and potential fluctuations in global commodity prices, to ensure price stability and sustainable economic growth.
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