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Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady at 2.75% for Fifth Meeting

Malaysia's central bank maintains interest rate as inflation stays modest and growth stable, despite Middle East energy supply disruptions.

2026-05-07T11:46:11.021Z

Malaysia Holds Key Rate Steady at 2.75% for Fifth Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% for the fifth straight policy meeting, keeping policy steady as modest inflation and stable growth offset concerns over Middle East conflict-related energy supply disruptions.

Bank Negara Malaysia's decision was unanimous and aligned with the expectations of all 28 economists surveyed by Reuters.

Topics Bank Negara Malaysia Malaysia interest rate monetary policy 2.75%Kuala Lumpur