The benchmark interest rate in Malaysia was last recorded at 2.75 percent. This dataset provides - Malaysia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of November 2024, the overnight policy rate (OPR) in Malaysia remained at ***** percent. The OPR is a benchmark rate set by the country's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). It is the rate at which financial institutions borrow or lend money overnight, and will affect the interest rates in commercial banks.

Key information about Malaysia Policy Rate

• Malaysia cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Overnight Policy Rate) was set at 3.00 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 3.00 % pa in the previous Jan 2025.
• Malaysia Policy Rate averaged 3.00 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Apr 2004 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.50 % pa in Oct 2008 and a record low of 1.75 % pa in Apr 2022.

The Overnight Policy Rate is annouced in the Monetary Policy Statement, which is issued on the same day as the corresponding Monetary Policy Committee meeting.


Related information about Malaysia Policy Rate

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: KLIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 3.66 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Securities Yield: 10 Years) was reported at 3.79 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Malaysia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 4.63 (USD/MYR) in Jun 2023.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 92.37 in Jan 2025.

Bank Lending Rate in Malaysia increased to 4.94 percent in May from 4.92 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Malaysia Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Malaysia Long Term Interest Rate

• Malaysia Government Securities Yield: 10 Years was reported at 3.79 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 3.81 % pa in the previous month.
• Malaysia Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Feb 1992 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.24 % pa in Jun 1992 and a record low of 2.55 % pa in Jul 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Bank Negara Malaysia.

CEIC calculates monthly Long Term Interest Rate from daily 10 year Government Securities Yield. Bank Negara Malaysia provides 10 year Treasury Bond Yield. Long Term Interest Rate prior to July 2005 is sourced directly from Bank Negara Malaysia. The data are referred to as the market indicative yield to maturity. They are only indicative due to the lack of liquidity and lack of supply of these papers covering a wide spectrum of maturity.


Related information about Malaysia Long Term Interest Rate

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: KLIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 3.66 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Overnight Policy Rate) was set at 3.00 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Malaysia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 4.63 (USD/MYR) in Jun 2023.

Key information about Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate

• Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: KLIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 3.66 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 3.67 % pa in the previous month.
• Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1988 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.06 % pa in Jun 1998 and a record low of 1.93 % pa in Sep 2021.
• Short Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Bank Negara Malaysia.

CEIC calculates the indicator using daily 3-months Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rates, provided by Bank Negara Malaysia.


Related information about Malaysia Short Term Interest Rate

• In the latest reports, Malaysia Government Securities Yield: 10 Years was reported at 3.79 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Overnight Policy Rate) was set at 3.00 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Malaysia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 4.63 (USD/MYR) in Jun 2023.

This statistic shows the average inflation rate in Malaysia from 1987 to 2024, with projections up to 2030. In 2024, the average inflation rate in Malaysia amounted to about 1.83 percent compared to the previous year. Malaysia's economy is slowly recovering The inflation rate is the annual rate of increase of a price index, normally the consumer price index over time. If the same item bought today for 1 U.S. dollar is bought again one year from now, but for 1.03 U.S. dollars, then the inflation rate is at 3 percent. Generally, a low inflation rate is sought by every country, and a rate of 3 percent, as is estimated for Malaysia in the next few years, is considered low. However, there was a slight rise in Malaysia’s inflation rate, from close to 2 percent in 2010 to a little over 3 percent in 2011. In 2012, it dropped back down to its normal rate, but future estimates predict a slight increase once again. Perhaps this increase has come from initial worries concerning the country’s slowing economy as the country’s GDP growth slowed from 7.43 percent in 2010 to 5.19 percent in 2011, or its negative budget balance in relation to GDP which was at its recent worst in 2010 at -4.66 percent. At the same time, the country’s national debt was also rising, but predictions show that this trend is reversing. Yet, the economic outlook and inflation rate still appear stable for the future of Malaysia, and the inflation rate is below the global inflation rate. Furthermore, the country’s GDP continues to rise and totaled 326.93 billion U.S. dollars in 2013.