OPR hike reflects Malaysia’s economic resilience, say economists

BernamaPublished: May 3, 2023 12:00 PM

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points shows that Malaysia’s economy is resilient, say economists.

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