Bank Negara Holds OPR at 2.75% as Growth Strengthens and Inflation Risks Persist
Bank Negara kept the OPR at 2.75% at its final 2026 meeting, with growth expected to exceed 5% and inflation and external risks still in focus.
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Bank Negara Holds OPR at 2.75% as Growth Strengthens and Inflation Risks Persist
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