BNM lifts overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 pct as expected
BNM has raised the OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75 pct, the fourth consecutive hike since May this year as the central bank's MPC decided to further adjust the degree of monetary accommodation.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent
BNM said the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly increased to 2.75 pct and 2.25 pct respectively.
Thu Sep 08 2022
BNM, DOSM asked to provide explanation for OPR increase
Annuar said that the people needed to be given a proper understanding of the decision to increase the OPR by 25 basis points to 2.25 pct.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.25 pct
At the current OPR level, the stance of monetary policy remains accommodative and supportive of economic growth, BNM said.
Wed Jul 06 2022
BNM increases OPR by 25 basis points to 2.00 pct
The ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly increased to 2.25 pct and 1.75 pct, respectively.
Wed May 11 2022
BNM raises interest rates to 3.25 percent
At the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent.
Thu Jan 25 2018
HSBC expects BNM to cut OPR to at last meet of the year
HSBC Global Research expects BNM to cut the overnight policy rate by another 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent at its last Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the year in Nov 23, 2016.
Thu Oct 06 2016
BNM raises OPR by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent
BNM said the stance of monetary policy remained supportive of the economy.
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