{
  "id": 18269759,
  "title": "OPR kekal 2.75%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/opr-kekal-2-75",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/05/opr-kekal-2-75"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the mid-year standard variable rate (OPR) at 2.75% due to a robust domestic economy expected to sustain growth by 2027, with the external sector leading the way. Speaking on Wednesday, the central bank said that the latest indicators suggested Malaysia's economy remained strong in the third quarter of 2026, backed by strong export performance and stable domestic demand. The OPR level is consistent with the outlook for continued price stability and economic growth. Ahead of 2027, rising geopolitical developments, high global commodity prices, and adverse weather conditions are expected to continue putting upward pressure on inflation. Consequently, both overall and headline inflation are expected to rise slightly, even while remaining within the central bank's target range, said BNM in a statement. The central bank noted that overall and headline inflation stood at an average of 1.8% and 1.9% respectively since the beginning of the year. Despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East and lower commodity output, the bank will continue to closely monitor domestic cost pressures and demand conditions, given their impact on inflation prospects. BNM said global growth remained resilient, supported by strong investment in the technology sector and a stable labor market. The bank added that the domestic economy's solid foundation was expected to continue supporting robust growth in 2027, with the external sector remaining the main driver of growth. The 2027 budget measures are also expected to provide further support to private sector utilization.",
  "summary": "Bank Negara berkata ekonomi Malaysia berada di landasan untuk berkembang lebih 5% tahun ini, dengan inflasi dijangka meningkat sedikit tahun depan.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}