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OPR: Navigating Malaysia's Economic Future

OPR: Navigating Malaysia's Economic Future

Join Dr. Rosnani Rasul, CEO of BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, as she delves into the implications of Malaysia's 2025 Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) strategy. Gain insights into economic growth, sectoral impacts, and long-term strategies for sustainable development.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Bank Negara maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00 pct

Bank Negara maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 3.00 pct

Global growth, however, remains weighed down by persistent core inflation and higher interest rates, BNM said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan

Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan

A total of 50.3 per cent or 6.4 million accounts of the total loan accounts in the household sector are fixed-rate loans that are not affected by the 100 basis point increase in the OPR.
Mon Mar 06 2023
OPR pause enables SMEs to evaluate financial health - SME Bank

OPR pause enables SMEs to evaluate financial health - SME Bank

Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) will assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to evaluate their financial health
Fri Jan 20 2023
BNM lifts overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 pct as expected

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
Current monetary policy stance remains accommodative, says BNM Governor

Current monetary policy stance remains accommodative, says BNM Governor

With the overnight policy rate at a historical low of 1.75 pct, BNM is mindful of the consequences of keeping it low for an extended time.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Malaysia's central bank holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery

Malaysia's central bank holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held its overnight policy rate steady at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Banks' net interest income growth to revive this year

Banks' net interest income growth to revive this year

Banks would witness a recovery in net profit growth for the FY21, supported by the projected drop in loan loss provisioning.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Monetary Policy Statement

Monetary Policy Statement

Growth for 2020 is expected to be near the lower end of the earlier forecasted range.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Malaysia's central bank holds key rate steady at record low

Malaysia's central bank holds key rate steady at record low

Bank Negara Malaysia kept its overnight policy rate at a record low of 1.75 pct.
Wed Jan 20 2021
BNM reduces OPR to 1.75 pct, lowest since 2004

BNM reduces OPR to 1.75 pct, lowest since 2004

The reduction in the OPR will provide additional policy stimulus to accelerate the pace of economic recovery.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Economic growth to improve gradually in 2H20, says BNM

Economic growth to improve gradually in 2H20, says BNM

Malaysia foresees economic growth for the second half of the year to improve gradually, boosted mainly by the overnight policy rate (OPR) and the continuation of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Fri Apr 03 2020
BNM raises interest rates to 3.25 percent

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
Second quarter GDP slumps Asian economies

Second quarter GDP slumps Asian economies

The first quarter GDP was revised down to 2.5 percent from 2.7 percent for the year.
Fri Jul 14 2017
OPR stays at 3.00 per cent

OPR stays at 3.00 per cent

This decision was made when the central banks Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened earlier today.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
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