KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 per cent for the remainder of the year.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research) expects the government to keep retail fuel prices status quo at least until the end of 2023, subsequently reducing overall inflationary pressure moving forward.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The government will leave it to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to decide whether exporting companies should be compelled to convert their export proceeds into ringgit, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Research firms expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.0 per cent for the rest of 2023.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is in line with market expectations, according to MIDF Research.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent is in line with the global economic development and the inflation rate in Malaysia which shows a declining trend and remains stable.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — OCBC Treasury Research expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) on hold for the rest of this year, after maintaining the rate status quo at 3.0 per cent today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said keeping the overnight policy rate (OPR) level at 3.0 per cent is commensurate with the health of the economy, with financing remaining available amidst sustained credit growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided during today’s meeting to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies this morning, in anticipation of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision on the overnight policy rate (OPR).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — OCBC Bank expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at three per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday (July 6), amid slowing growth momentum and easing inflationary pressures.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is likely nearing its optimal level based on historical factors where the rate hovered between three per cent and 3.25 per cent, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Macro policies such as the overnight policy rate (OPR) must be adjusted in line with the strengthening economy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A sharp decline in the fiscal deficit rate will affect the country’s economy adversely, especially in terms of development projects related to education, healthcare and rural infrastructure, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia's inflation rate is expected to remain moderate this year based on what the economic data indicates for the next few months, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The ringgit rebounded sharply versus the greenback as US debt ceiling negotiations made headway, with the local currency also strengthening against other major and regional currencies.

PUTRAJAYA, 26 May — Bank Negara is looking for an appropriate solution to shore up the weakening ringgit, a phenomenon that is expected to continue if the US government’s request to raise its national debt ceiling remains unapproved, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

PETALING JAYA, May 13 — The Malaysian property market remained robust despite the rise in the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3.0 per cent, said the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent year-on-year (YoY) following the better-than-expected first quarter results.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus has denied that the increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) has led to a rise in bankruptcies.