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
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
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
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
BNM maintains OPR at 3 pct
The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) remains at three per cent .
Fri May 12 2017
BNM likely to retain OPR amid global currency volatility
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would likely keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent this year, after taking into accounts a number of factors, including the renewed global currency volatility
Thu Jan 19 2017
BNM maintains OPR at 3 percent
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting here today.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Bank Negara maintains OPR at 3%
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) during its Monetary Policy Meeting (MPC) on Wednesday decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3%
Wed Sep 07 2016
Bank Negara Malaysia reduces OPR to 3%
Bank Negara Malaysia today reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to three percent, contrary to market expectations.
Wed Jul 13 2016
Bank Negara Malaysia leaves OPR unchanged at 3.25 per cent
Bank Negara Malaysia leaves Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.25 per cent.
Wed Mar 09 2016
Bank Negara unlikely to increase OPR
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is unlikely to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) in its latest Monetory Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today.
Wed Mar 09 2016
Increase in OPR will have minimal impact on country's exports - Husni
Bank Negara Malaysia announced a 25 basis points increase in the OPR to 3.25 per cent last week.
Thu Jul 17 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024