PETALING JAYA: Economists are expecting Bank Negara to announce the third consecutive hike in the overnight policy rate (OPR) this Thursday, bringing the rate to 2.5%.
While some parties fear the continuous rate hikes may prematurely erode Malaysians’ disposable income, economists opined that a higher OPR is necessary as the economy recovers and inflationary pressures persist.
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