Boost to Malaysia's GDP


OPR adjustments

PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara appears to be focused on boosting gross domestic product (GDP) growth with the surprise cut in the overnight policy rate (OPR) on Wednesday.

This is attributable to the downside risks to growth that are still present globally with the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China, according to economists.

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