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Malaysia

Last updated: 28 Sep 2026

BNM held the OPR at 2.75% after first-half growth of 5.7%; inflation averaged 1.8% in January–July and unemployment was 3.0% in July.

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Key indicators and definitions

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IndicatorValueDefinition and scopeBasis dateSourceDefinition and source
Overnight Policy Rate (BNM)2.75%unchangedBank Negara Malaysia policy rateMalaysia, national3 Sep 2026Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)
Definition and source

Bank Negara Malaysia policy rate

Scope: Malaysia, national

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)

Real GDP growth, first half 20265.7%Year-on-year real GDP growth, January–June 2026Malaysia, national30 Jun 2026Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)
Definition and source

Year-on-year real GDP growth, January–June 2026

Scope: Malaysia, national

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)

Average headline inflation, January–July1.8%Average year-on-year headline CPI inflation, January–July 2026Malaysia, national31 Jul 2026Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)
Definition and source

Average year-on-year headline CPI inflation, January–July 2026

Scope: Malaysia, national

Source: Bank Negara Malaysia: Monetary Policy Statement (3 September 2026)

Unemployment rate (DOSM)3.0%unchanged from JuneUnemployed persons as a share of the labour forceMalaysia, Labour Force Survey (DOSM)31 Jul 2026BERNAMA: Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 3.0 Pct In July - DOSM
Definition and source

Unemployed persons as a share of the labour force

Scope: Malaysia, Labour Force Survey (DOSM)

Source: BERNAMA: Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 3.0 Pct In July - DOSM

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