Currencies: The weak shall inherit the earth. BNM Press Statements. Ref No : 01/13/06 Embargo : Not for publication or broadcast before 18 30 hours on Thursday 31 January 2013 Monetary Policy Statement At the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 percent.
The global economic activity is showing signs of improvement, albeit at an uneven pace. Growth in the major advanced economies remains constrained by ongoing fiscal consolidation and weak labour market conditions. Cp03.