BNM to keep OPR at 3 pct until year-end - Research firms
BNM kept the OPR at 3.00 pct at its July 5-6 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, after raising by 25 basis points at the May 2-3 meeting.
Fri Jul 07 2023
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
[COLUMNIST] Maintaining interest rate stability would have provided the necessary monetary policy space
A pause would have provided the monetary policy space by cushioning the impact of a slowdown whilst allowing for cuts later.
Mon May 22 2023
Govt does not interfere in OPR decisions - Tengku Zafrul
The government does not intervene in decisions on the OPR as this is determined by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC), said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.50 per cent
BNM said the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor of the OPR are correspondingly increased to 2.75 pct and 2.25 pct respectively.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.25 pct
At the current OPR level, the stance of monetary policy remains accommodative and supportive of economic growth, BNM said.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Bank Negara maintains OPR at 1.75 pct
BNM's Monetary Policy Committee considers the stance of monetary policy to be appropriate and accommodative.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Monetary Policy Statement
Growth for 2020 is expected to be near the lower end of the earlier forecasted range.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Bursa Malaysia recovers amid bargain-hunting, improved investors' sentiment
Investors' appetite was boosted by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement of the RM15 billion Malaysian Economic and Rakyat's Protection Assistance Package (PERMAI) yesterday.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Ringgit higher vs greenback after PERMAI announcement
A dealer said that crude oil prices are expected to stabilise in line with the progress in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Tue Jan 19 2021
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
Strength of Thai baht could derail economic recovery - MPC
Thailands Monetary Policy Committee has expressed concerns over the strength of the baht that could derail the kingdom's economic recovery.
Wed Jun 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
Jessica Chew is new Deputy Bank Negara Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia today announced that the Minister of Finance has approved the appointment of Chew Cheng Lian as Deputy Governor for a three-year term effective 1 January 2018.
Tue Nov 28 2017
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
Putin puji hubungan Rusia dengan Iran
Putin juga memberi jaminan akan memastikan hubungan baik dengan republik itu berterusan.
Wed May 22 2024
Agong, Raja Permaisuri zahir ucapan Selamat Hari Wesak
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim menzahirkan ucapan selamat Hari Wesak kepada semua penganut agama Buddha di negara ini.
Wed May 22 2024
Penganut agama Buddha sambut Hari Wesak hari ini
Hari Wesak disambut dengan menyalakan colok dan lilin berbentuk bunga teratai, menabur bunga dan memandikan patung Buddha.
Wed May 22 2024
AWANI Ringkas: PM hadiri Persidangan Nikkei
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed May 22 2024
Kimberly tinggalkan skuad terjun pada usia 22 tahun
Ia jelas menimbulkan banyak pertanyaan tentang punca sebenar mengumumkan keputusan itu.
Wed May 22 2024
AWANI Pagi: Berita tumpuan & menarik di astroawani.com [22 Mei 2024]
Antara fokus Awani Pagi bersama Azib Zikry & Farhan Hakimi
Kerajaan setuju laksana penyasaran subsidi bahan api diesel
Video tular memasak di stesen minyak: Empat individu mengaku salah
Penumpang SIA meninggal dunia selepas pesawat alami gelora udara
Kerajaan setuju laksana penyasaran subsidi bahan api diesel
Video tular memasak di stesen minyak: Empat individu mengaku salah
Penumpang SIA meninggal dunia selepas pesawat alami gelora udara
Wed May 22 2024
WHO gesa Israel tarik balik sekatan bantuan ke Gaza
Saluran utama untuk bantuan perubatan ke enklaf dari Mesir telah terputus.
Wed May 22 2024
Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram: Dua tangkapan dibebas tanpa syarat
Tangkapan yang dibebaskan ialah seorang lelaki dan seorang wanita yang merupakan pelajar IPT yang ditangkap pada hari kejadian.
Wed May 22 2024
Pelbagai sektor sumbang pertumbuhan ekonomi Kuala Lumpur muncul bandar raya terhebat
Bidang penting lain antaranya pembuatan, teknologi dan perkhidmatan turut berperanan sebagai penyumbang pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kuala Lumpur.
Wed May 22 2024
PBB rancang laluan baharu selepas bantuan jeti terhenti di Gaza
Ramai penduduk Palestin yang terdesak memerlukan bantuan memintas trak dan menyebabkan penghantaran terhenti secara berterusan.
Tue May 21 2024