OPR hike not expected to affect proton sales

SHAH ALAM: The 25 basis point hike in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.00 per cent announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Wednesday will not have a significant impact on Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) car sales.

Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah said although the increase would affect the hire purchase process for buyers, but looking at the current situation and the growing economic capabilities, buying cars, especially affordable ones, was a necessity for consumers.