Bank Negara maintains 3% OPR, as widely anticipated


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KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has maintained its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%, in line with the expectations of economists.

The central bank's benchmark lending rate has remained unchanged since May 2023, with the latest decision deeming the rate "supportive of the economy and consistent with the current assessment of inflation and growth prospects".

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