Economists expect more OPR hikes up to 3.25% in 2023

Moody’s expects the local economy to slow in 2023 given external demand for its manufactured goods has weakened, mainly due to the slowing Chinese economy KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 30): Economists expect more overnight policy rate (OPR) hikes to combat inflationary pressures in 2023, with CGS-CIMB expecting two more 25-basis-point increases to 3.

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Industry players expect KPKT minister to solve housing woes

Long-term solutions on affordability and high cost issues Law enforcement and local authorities’ function need to be improved While Malaysians are still trying to understand the whole structure of the unity government, it is business as usual for newly-minted Local Government Development minister Nga Kor Ming (pictured).

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