Economists widely anticipate Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.0% in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision aims to balance economic growth support against stable inflation, with core inflation projected to remain moderate between 2.0% and 2.5% for Q1 2026.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting later this month. Market consensus firmly anticipates that BNM will maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0% for the fifth consecutive meeting. Although the government is gradually implementing targeted subsidy rationalisation, core inflationary pressures remain well-contained for now. BNM's priority continues to be ensuring sustained economic growth momentum while maintaining the stability of the Ringgit. Analysts suggest that keeping the OPR steady is a prudent move, especially given increased global economic uncertainty and the potential delay in US rate cuts, which helps maintain stability and attractiveness in the domestic financial market.
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