Malaysia to Hold Rate as Virus Uncertainty Looms: Decision Guide Malaysia will likely keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday as a surge in Covid infections threatens the economic recovery. All 21 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect Bank Negara Malaysia to hold its overnight policy rate at a record-low 1.75% for a fifth straight meeting, after it lowered rates by 125 basis points last year. Source: Bloomberg, 6 May 2021 According to the above report, Bank Negara Malaysia is likely to hold the current interest rate. This decision is to make sure the stability of the economic development as this is one of the roles of Bank Negara Malaysia. Discuss the central bank duty to help the development and economic growth.

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