{
  "id": 18272318,
  "title": "No rate change from BNM as year’s final MPC meeting wraps up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/no-rate-change-from-bnm-as-years-final-mpc-meeting-wraps-up",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:41:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/11/05/no-rate-change-from-bnm-as-years-final-mpc-meeting-wraps-up/242067"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) concluded its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year without adjusting the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), which remains at 2.75 per cent. The central bank cited continued global growth resilience, driven by robust technology investment and stable labor markets, as the primary reason for maintaining the current rate. BNM affirmed that the monetary policy stance aligns with expectations of sustained price stability and economic growth, while remaining cautious about potential risks. Year-to-date, headline and core inflation averaged 1.8 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively, with both indicators expected to rise slightly due to various factors, including higher energy costs. The central bank warned of potential upward pressure on inflation from geopolitical developments, elevated commodity prices, and adverse weather conditions, but maintained confidence in containing inflation through domestic policy measures and stable demand. Looking ahead to 2027, BNM anticipates potential upward inflation pressures stemming from stronger-than-expected global growth, technology-related export demand, and increased tourism activity. However, the central bank cautioned that the outlook remains sensitive to risks such as prolonged Middle Eastern conflicts and reduced commodity production. Despite these uncertainties, BNM remains optimistic about the economy's fundamentals, projecting resilient growth in 2027, bolstered by strong exports, sustained domestic demand, and favorable external factors like global technology expansion and robust tourism spending.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 p...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Bank Negara leaves OPR unchanged at final 2026 MPC meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/bank-negara-leaves-opr-unchanged-at-final-2026-mpc-meeting",
        "published": "2026-11-05T07:01:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}