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2026-11-06 10:14:26
[RHB Expects Central Bank of Malaysia to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in the First Half of 2027] (1) RHB Senior Economist Chin Yee Sian predicts in a report that Central Bank of Malaysia will raise interest rates by 25 basis points in the first half of 2027. (2) She says this move would be a gradual step toward a more neutral policy stance, supported by resilient economic growth and designed to retain flexibility in dealing with future shocks. (3) She expects this move to stem from policy normalization rather than current inflationary pressures; the inflation rate is projected to be 1.9% in 2027. (4) The Malaysian economy is expected to grow by 4.9% next year, supported by investment, resilient household spending, government support, and technology-related exports. (5) However, RHB says rising food and commodity prices could push inflation higher than expected.
