SME Bank Forecasts OPR to Hold at 2.75% in 2026 as Malaysia’s Economy Grows 4.3%

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75% throughout 2026, providing a stable monetary environment to support Malaysia’s economic expansion, according to its latest Malaysia Economic Outlook 2026...

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