PETALING JAYA: The slash of the overnight policy rate (OPR) by Bank Negara may be a bane to older folk who depend on their savings and fixed deposits, and economists have suggested that they diversify into low risk investments.
Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Len said with the reduced interest rate, the income of retirees dependent on bank deposit savings will be affected.
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