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Bank Negara: Malaysia's Growth Story Still Intact

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat

07-Mar-25 07:45

Bank Negara: Malaysia's Growth Story Still Intact

Bank Negara Malaysia has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% after its most recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting, while signalling that inflation remains under control despite uncertainties from major economies and geopolitical developments. Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, the chief economist at Bank Muamalat, shares his assessment.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Christine Wong, Keith Kam


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  government,  international,  politics

Tags:  bank negara malaysia,  opr,  overnight policy rate,  monetary policy,  inflation, 


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