Banks remain prudent




PETALING JAYA: The overnight policy rate (OPR) cut has thrust both banks and potential lenders in a state of limbo.

As much as banks would like to disburse more loans, they are being prudent as they brace for a spike in non-performing loans (NPLs), especially when the six-month loan moratorium ends in September.

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