Economists predict further rate cut ahead


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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s benchmark interest rate is currently the lowest on record, but economists think there is a fair chance that it could drop even further.

Bank Negara could be prompted to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) due to concerns that a deep negative output gap may persist in the Malaysian economy, according to CGS-CIMB Research.

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