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First OPR Cut Since 2023 : What's Next?

Firdaos Rosli , Chief Economist , AmBank Group

10-Jul-25 20:45

First OPR Cut Since 2023 : What's Next?

Bank Negara Malaysia has lowered its Overnight Policy Rate from 3% to 2.75%, its first rate cut since 2020, citing downside risks from slowing global trade and fresh US tariffs. Firdaos Rosli, Chief Economist at AmBank Group, helps us unpack the central bank’s latest policy move and its impact on Malaysia's growth.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Elaine Boey, Keith Kam, Wong Shou Ning


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