Decision to gradually adjust OPR rate not meant to benefit any party, says Anwar


KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's decision to gradually adjust the overnight policy rate (OPR) rate was aimed at ensuring that it will remain at a reasonable level and according to macroeconomic conditions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said that the move was not meant to benefit any party, and is not part of the Monetary Policy Committee's deliberation.

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