IF anybody thinks that Bank Negara decided to reduce interest rates solely because of the weakening global economic environment, they should think again.
The chain of events leading to the central bank’s decision to reduce the overnight policy rate (OPR) seems to suggest that Bank Negara has also sent a subtle message cautioning banks against raising lending rates arbitrarily.
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