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Malaysia in no rush to cut rates despite low inflation

Inflation in Malaysia looks set to remain low despite the introduction of a 6% Goods and Service Tax (GST), which came into force at the start of April. Although subdued inflation will give the central bank (BNM) room to keep monetary policy loose, we don’t expect interest rates to be cut this year. 

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