Summary
- Bank Negara maintains OPR at 2.75%.
- Headline inflation averages 1.8% so far in 2026.
- Core inflation records an average of 1.9%.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
The central bank said Malaysia’s headline inflation averaged 1.8% so far in 2026, while core inflation stood at 1.9%. The decision leaves the benchmark rate unchanged, providing continuity for borrowers and financial institutions.
The OPR serves as a key reference for banks in determining lending and deposit rates, influencing borrowing costs for households and businesses nationwide.
