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BNM Stays Pat On OPR At 3%

Julia Goh, Senior Economist, UOB

23-Jan-25 07:45

BNM Stays Pat On OPR At 3%

Bank Negara Malaysia has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%, signaling confidence in Malaysia’s economic stability. The country continues to benefit from manageable inflation, strong domestic spending, and ongoing structural reforms. Julia Goh, Senior Economist, UOB shares her views on what this means for Malaysia’s economic future.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

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Categories:  Corporates,  markets,  economy,  investments,  government

Tags:  malaysia,  overnight policy rate,  bank negara,  inflation,  domestic spending,  structural reforms,  opr, 


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