Kuala Lumpur, 7 May 2026 – Malaysian banking stocks advanced on Thursday after Bank Negara Malaysia kept the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 2.75%, lifting the financial services index to a six-week high as investors welcomed continued monetary-policy stability.
The central bank’s decision was widely expected and reinforced market confidence that Malaysia’s banking sector will continue operating in a steady interest-rate environment. BNM’s latest policy statement showed the OPR remained unchanged at 2.75% on 7 May 2026, with the central bank maintaining that the current stance supports price stability and sustainable economic growth.
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