PETALING JAYA: With Bank Negara raising its interest rate sooner than expected, it is a positive surprise for banks that were previously affected by margin compression.
Analysts forecast an improvement in net interest margin (NIM) of banks, albeit at varying degrees, following the increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) from 1.75% to 2%.
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