US EditionAnwar: OPR Cut a Prudent and Proactive Move
MALAYSIA, JUL 9 – Bank Negara Malaysia lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to support growth amid weaker outlook and US tariffs, with 17 of 31 economists predicting the move, Reuters said.
- On July 9, 2025, Bank Negara Malaysia lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.75 percent, marking the first reduction in five years.
- The rate cut followed careful assessment of moderate inflation, slower growth, and uncertainties including U.S. tariffs imposed the day before.
- The central bank highlighted continued domestic demand, export-driven growth, wage gains, and multi-year investment projects supporting economic activity.
- Headline inflation averaged 1.4% in early 2025 and fell to a four-year low of 1.2% in June, while labour force participation reached 70.8%.
- The OPR cut aims to preserve Malaysia's stable growth amid moderate inflation and external risks, with the Monetary Policy Committee pledging ongoing monitoring.
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Bank Negara Reduces OPR to 2.75%, Expects Inflation in 2025 to Remain Moderate - WORLD OF BUZZ
Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC ) decided to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent. The ceiling and floor rates of the OPR corridor were also reduced, to 3 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively. According to the Monetary Policy Statement issued by BNM today, although the domestic economy is in a strong position, uncertainties surrounding external developments could affect Malaysia’…
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