Bank Negara holds fire on OPR, hike still in play [WATCH]

Economists said the central bank has little immediate reason to tighten policy, with Malaysia recording the lowest inflation rate in Asean and the ringgit holding broadly steady against the US dollar year-to-date.

Generous petrol subsidies have also helped shield consumers from the energy shock, while the 2027 Budget emphasis on fiscal discipline has reduced the need to raise rates pre-emptively despite a string of pro-consumer measures.

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