BNM likely to keep OPR at 2.75%


Standard Chartered said the January 2026 monetary policy statement indicated that BNM remains comfortable to keep the OPR on hold.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75% when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets today, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

In a research note yesterday, Standard Chartered said the January 2026 monetary policy statement indicated that BNM remains comfortable to keep the OPR on hold, with no hawkish signals suggesting a near-term reversal of the pre-emptive rate cut delivered in July 2025.

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