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OPR stays at 2.75%, but how much financial breathing room do households really have? – Amirah Shazana Magli and Mohamad Fazli Sabri

With household debt at 84.8% of GDP, the real test is not whether Malaysians can meet today’s commitments, but whether they can withstand an unexpected financial shock

No change for OPR: BNM maintains 2.75% rate to support recovery

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps the benchmark rate steady for the 2026 first-quarter review, balancing resilient domestic growth against rising global risks and energy price volatility

BNM seen holding OPR at 2.75%, but rate hike looms ahead: Juwai IQI

Kashif Ansari says resilient growth and rising inflation could push Bank Negara to tighten policy before year-end

BNM holds fire on rate hike as oil shock deepens

Policymakers weigh inflation risks from surging crude and West Asia conflict, with subsidies and trade surplus cushioning Malaysia’s economy

Bank Negara Malaysia holds OPR at 2.75%, cites global uncertainties

Central bank reassures of stable domestic growth while acknowledging risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict and global volatility
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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards

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