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global economic conditions remain weak with global growth projected to be negative for the year
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after incorporating the potential impact of subsidy rationalisation, headline and core inflation are projected to average between 2.0 - 3.5 and 2.0 - 3.0 for the year respectively
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however, the pace of recovery will be uneven across sectors, with economic activity in some industries remaining below pre-pandemic levels, and a slower improvement in the labour market
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the ceiling and floor rates of the corridor for the opr are correspondingly reduced to 3.50 percent and 3.00 percent respectively
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at its meeting today, bank negara malaysias monetary policy committee decided to leave the overnight policy rate opr unchanged at 3.50 percent
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the meeting also approved the schedule of mpc meetings for 2025
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nevertheless, greater weakness in the external environment is expected to affect regional growth prospects
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582
headline inflation, therefore, is expected to moderate in 2012
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293
under these circumstances, the urgent implementation of policy measures will be key towards ensuring that the malaysian economy continues to experience positive growth in 2009
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the contraction in global demand and trade, combined with the reduction in global commodity prices, has affected the export earnings of many of the regional economies, including malaysia
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pressures from global commodity prices are also likely to be contained given the moderate global growth prospects
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for 2019, domestic demand will remain the key driver of growth
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looking ahead, the prospects are for the malaysian economy to remain on a steady growth path, with domestic demand remaining as the key driver of growth
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the growth trajectory is projected to improve from the second quarter onwards
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the current stance of monetary policy remains supportive of growth
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given the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the stance of monetary policy will continue to be determined by new data and information and their implications on the overall outlook for inflation and domestic growth
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moving into 2018, headline inflation is projected to moderate on expectations of a smaller effect from global cost factors
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in the advanced economies, rising income and policy support, particularly in the us, will continue to drive growth
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public sector spending, however, is likely to weigh on growth, amid continued reprioritisation of expenditure by the government
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79
with the implementation of the managed float pricing mechanism for fuel, the outlook for headline inflation would be subjected to the volatility of oil prices
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exports will continue to benefit from the recovery in the advanced economies and from regional demand
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at the current opr level, the monetary policy stance is slightly accommodative and remains supportive of the economy
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while export growth will be affected by the lower commodity prices, the performance of manufactured exports is expected to improve
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986
additional policy support, particularly in the us, is expected to lift growth further
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821
economic indicators in the large industrial countries are increasingly indicating heightened downside risks to the prospects for global growth
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in terms of trajectory, headline inflation is anticipated to temporarily spike in the second quarter of 2021, due particularly to the lower base from the low domestic retail fuel prices in the corresponding quarter of 2020
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these have partly cushioned the impact of the military conflict in ukraine and the strict containment measures in china
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at its meeting today, the monetary policy committee mpc of bank negara malaysia decided to reduce the overnight policy rate opr by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent
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in line with earlier assessments, headline inflation is likely to average negative this year given the substantially lower global oil prices
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in the major advanced economies, recovery remains gradual and uneven
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at its meeting today, bank negara malaysias monetary policy committee mpc decided to leave the overnight policy rate opr unchanged at 3.50 percent
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tightening financial conditions and heightened volatility in financial markets, coupled with country-specific factors ranging from heightened political and policy uncertainty and elevated debt levels, could further weigh on growth prospects
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looking ahead, growth is expected to gain further momentum in 2022
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2,022
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however, headline inflation is expected to remain low
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for the malaysian economy, indicators suggest that the economy registered sustained performance in the fourth quarter of 2013
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764
there are strong upside risks to global inflation due to sustained high food and energy prices
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545
monetary policy easing in several major economies has eased global financial conditions, but uncertainty from the prolonged trade disputes and geopolitical developments could lead to excessive financial market volatility
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the outlook, however, is subject to global commodity price developments
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however, downside risks to growth continue to stem from a weaker-than-expected global growth, further escalation of geopolitical conflicts, and worsening supply chain disruptions
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30
going forward, economic activity is expected to improve with domestic demand remaining the key driver of growth
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the cumulative 125 basis points reduction in the opr this year will continue to provide stimulus to the economy
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at this current level of the opr, the mpc considers the stance of monetary policy to be appropriate in sustaining economic growth with price stability
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together, these measures will cushion the economic impact on businesses and households and support the improvement in economic activity
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725
investment activity is projected to be supported by capacity expansion mainly in the export-oriented industries and ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport and utilities sub-sectors
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449
consequently, headline inflation increased to 4.3 in september, arising from higher global prices of refined oil caused by disruptions in the global supply
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industrial activity and global trade have picked up
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these developments point to sustained momentum in global growth
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these investments, supported by higher capital imports, will raise exports and expand the productive capacity of the economy
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the domestic economy has since improved significantly and is now on a path of recovery
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the robust expansion in investment activity would be sustained by the progress of multi-year projects in both the private and public sectors, the implementation of catalytic initiatives under the national master plans, as well as the higher realisation of approved investments
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private consumption and investment activity also continued to sustain domestic demand amid a slower pace in public sector spending
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while the re-imposition of containment measures will affect growth in the first quarter, the impact is expected to be less severe than that experienced in the second quarter of 2020
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310
going forward, downside risks to growth, however, have risen amid greater uncertainty on both the global and domestic fronts
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investment activity would be supported by continued progress of multi-year infrastructure projects
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domestic financial markets have remained resilient despite non-resident portfolio outflows
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in the advanced economies, growth has slowed by more than expected following continued weakness in the labour market and the fading impact of the temporary boost to economic activity provided by the inventory build up and the policy stimulus
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245
the assessment is for a slower global growth with a more protracted and significant slowdown in a number of the developed economies and some moderation in growth in the emerging economies
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the monetary policy statement will be released at 6 p.m. on the same day as the mpc meeting
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the sustained expansion in domestic aggregate demand is expected to continue to be reinforced by strong performance of the export sector
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286
the stance of monetary policy continues to remain accommodative and supportive of economic growth
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461
the mpc will continue to assess evolving conditions and their implications on the overall outlook for inflation and domestic growth
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private consumption will remain the largest driver of growth, supported by continued improvements in income and overall labour market conditions
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the malaysian economy performed better than expected in the first quarter of 2017
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downside risks to growth have increased following greater uncertainty on both the global and domestic fronts
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domestic demand, however, is expected to moderate, reflecting the ongoing public sector consolidation and a slower growth in private consumption
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financial conditions also remain supportive of growth
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342
weaker international oil and commodity prices and global competition, combined with a moderate environment of wage and price increases in the domestic economy sustained the downward trend in inflation
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consequently, central banks are expected to continue adjusting their monetary policy settings, some at a faster pace, to reduce inflationary pressures
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headline inflation has averaged 3.4 for the period january-november 2022
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123
going forward, exports are expected to be supported by the global tech upcycle, continued strength in non-ee goods and higher tourist spending
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the monetary policy statement will continue to be released at 600 p.m. on the same day as the mpc meeting
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722
under these conditions, sustaining domestic demand is key to ensuring that growth in 2009 remains positive
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110
underlying inflation, as measured by core inflation1 remained stable at 1.5 in january 2019 reflecting sustained demand conditions
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31
the growth of the malaysian economy in the first quarter was within expectations
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the impact of subsidy adjustments on consumption spending is expected to be contained by targeted financial assistance
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720
domestic headline inflation has increased to 2.4 in january 2011
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the movement control order, while necessary to contain the spread of the virus, has also constrained production capacity and spending
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175
going forward, exports are expected to be further lifted by the global tech upcycle given malaysias position in the semiconductor supply chain, as well as continued strength in non-ee goods
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392
although pressures in the international financial markets have receded following the recent policy announcements to address the european crisis, a number of important policy issues remain unresolved and continue to unsettle financial markets
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domestic demand therefore remains the main driver of growth
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the performance of the malaysian economy in the first-half of 2008 has been driven by robust domestic demand and reinforced by favourable export performance
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328
headline inflation is expected to moderate in 2012
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this is supported by the sustained implementation of fiscal measures, accommodative monetary policy and continued access to financing
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going forward, headline inflation is projected to moderate on expectations of a smaller effect from global cost factors
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bnm will continue to manage risks arising from heightened financial market volatility
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investment activity and prospects have also improved, underpinned by the realisation of multi-year projects and positive growth outlook
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inflationary conditions have remained, mainly on account of higher energy prices and rising costs
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with improving domestic economic conditions, and as price pressures and inflationary expectations are expected to remain contained going forward, the assessment is that the current monetary policy stance is appropriate and will continue to provide support to economic activity
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the mpc remains vigilant to ongoing developments, and will continue to monitor incoming data to inform the assessment on the outlook of domestic inflation and growth
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investment is being led by capital spending in the domestic-oriented sectors, the oil and gas industry and the ongoing implementation of infrastructure projects
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this growth prospect however, could be affected by the heightened external risks
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this stabilisation in the external environment is also supported by the accelerated implementation of fiscal measures, the further moderation in inflation and continued access to financing, thereby increasing the prospects for a resumption of growth in the malaysian economy
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these positive developments are expected to continue into 2010, with growth in the domestic economy expected to continue to be supported by existing policy measures and the growing confidence in the private sector
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for the regional economies, after registering strong economic expansion in the first half of the year, the slower pace of export growth will have some impact on economic performance
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consumer spending is expected to remain robust and private investment is expected to be sustained as companies upgrade and expand capacity to meet growing demand
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the downside risks to the global economic outlook have increased significantly
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637
global trade is showing strong growth momentum
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the malaysian economy is therefore expected to sustain steady growth over the medium term
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799
inflation is expected to be at the lower end of the 2 to 3 range for 2016 and to remain relatively stable in 2017 given the environment of low global energy and commodity prices, and generally subdued global inflation
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domestic financial conditions have remained stable since the previous mpc meeting with financial markets continuing to function in an orderly manner
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