Bank Negara holds OPR at 2.75%; next meeting 5 November

Quick answerBank Negara Malaysia kept the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% at its September meeting. The next Monetary Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for 5 November 2026.

17 Sep 2026 · Source：Malay Mail

What it means for buyers

With the OPR unchanged, floating-rate home loan instalments stay the same for now. Singaporeans with ringgit loans should also watch the exchange rate. Related: Rates, lock-in & refinancing

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