Economics

Malaysia Plans Measured and Gradual Moves After Hiking Rates

  • BNM raises overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%
  • Future moves to be gradual to ensure support to economy
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Malaysia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for a second straight meeting in a bid to tame inflation, and said future moves will be gradual to continue supporting economic growth.