Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
The central bank said prolonged conflict in the Middle East could weigh on growth and inflation as economists expected no change.
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Ringgit continues growth trajectory after OPR maintained at 2.75%
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.
Malaysia currently has sufficient fuel supplies to meet domestic demand by June
Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 : Malaysia's central bank on Thursday held its benchmark interest rate steady, warning of risks to domestic growth and inflation from the prolonged conflict in the Middle East.Bank Negara Malaysia maintained its overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent for the fifth straight policy meeting,
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) sent a letter to commercial banks urging them to provide soft loans to help SMEs cope with the Middle East crisis. On May 7th, the Bank of Thailand issued letter No. BOT W. 2731/2569 to the managers of all financial institutions under the law governing financial institutions and all specialized financial institutions, requesting their cooperation in supporting new loans through government mechanisms and measures to ass…
BNM holds OPR at 2.75% as global risks linger
At its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, signalling continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic trajectory while keeping a close watch on rising global uncertainties. The decision comes amid a resilient global economy in early 2026, largely supported by domestic demand and ongoing expansion in the technology sector. However, escalating ener…
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