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Malaysia Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.9% in April 2026 from 1.7% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since October 2024 and aligning with market forecasts. Upward price pressures came from most components, including food & beverages (1.2% vs 1.1% in March), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.8% vs 2.7%), housing (1.1% vs 1.2%), transport (4.1% vs 1.6%), furnishings and household maintenance (0.4% vs 0.1%), health (1.4% vs 1.4%), information and communication (2.0% vs 1.4%), education (2.4% vs 2.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.6% vs 2.6%), financial services (4.9% vs 4.9%), and personal care & miscellaneous goods & services (4.8% vs 7.0%). In contrast, clothing prices continued to fall (-0.1% vs -0.1%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged down to 2.0% from 2.1% in March. Monthly, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.3% gain in March and pointing to the steepest pace since February 2025.
Published on 2026-05-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.9% in April 2026 from 1.7% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since October 2024 and aligning with market forecasts. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged down to 2.0% from 2.1% in March. Monthly, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.3% gain in March and pointing to the steepest pace since February 2025.
Published on 2026-05-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Highest in 18 Months
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.9% in April 2026 from 1.7% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since October 2024 and aligning with market forecasts. Upward price pressures came from most components, including food & beverages (1.2% vs 1.1% in March), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.8% vs 2.7%), housing (1.1% vs 1.2%), transport (4.1% vs 1.6%), furnishings and household maintenance (0.4% vs 0.1%), health (1.4% vs 1.4%), information and communication (2.0% vs 1.4%), education (2.4% vs 2.5%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.6% vs 2.6%), financial services (4.9% vs 4.9%), and personal care & miscellaneous goods & services (4.8% vs 7.0%). In contrast, clothing prices continued to fall (-0.1% vs -0.1%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged down to 2.0% from 2.1% in March. Monthly, consumer prices rose 0.4%, following a 0.3% gain in March and pointing to the steepest pace since February 2025.
Published on 2026-05-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 14-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.7% in March 2026 from 1.4% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since January 2025 and aligning with market estimates. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged up to 2.1% from 2.0% in February, which had marked the softest pace in six months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.3%, following a 0.2% gain in February and pointing to the fastest pace in three months.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 14-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.7% in March 2026 from 1.4% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since January 2025 and aligning with market estimates. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged up to 2.1% from 2.0% in February, which had marked the softest pace in six months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.3%, following a 0.2% gain in February and pointing to the fastest pace in three months.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 14-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia accelerated to 1.7% in March 2026 from 1.4% in the prior month, marking the highest reading since January 2025 and aligning with market estimates. Upward price pressures came from most components, including alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.7% vs 2.6% in February), housing (1.2% vs 1.1%), health (1.4% vs 1.2%), information and communication (1.4% vs 0.5%), education (2.5% vs 2.8%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.6% vs 2.5%), and personal care & miscellaneous goods & services (7.0% vs 6.9%). Meanwhile, food prices increased 1.1%, the least in six years, after a 1.3% gain in February. Cost of furnishings and household maintenance was muted (0.1% vs 0.2%), while clothing prices edged lower. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, edged up to 2.1% from February's six-month low of 2.0%. Monthly, consumer prices rose 0.3%, following a 0.2% gain in February and indicating the fastest pace in three months.
Published on 2026-04-17

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from an eleven-month high of 1.6% in the previous month and below market forecast of 1.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since November last year, driven by slower price increases for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in January), health (1.2% vs 1.4%), and information and communication (0.5% vs 0.7%). Inflation also softened for education (2.8% vs 3.2%) and restaurants and accommodation services (2.5% vs 3%). On the other hand, costs increased further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%), personal care, social protection & miscellaneous goods & services (6.9% vs 6.6%), while it remained steady for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (at 0.2%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, eased to 2% from 2.3% in January, marking the softest in six months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2%, following a 0.1% gain in January.
Published on 2026-03-19

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from an eleven-month high of 1.6% in the previous month and below market forecast of 1.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since November last year, driven by slower price increases for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in January), health (1.2% vs 1.4%), and information and communication (0.5% vs 0.7%). Inflation also softened for education (2.8% vs 3.2%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.5% vs 3%), and insurance and financial services (4.7% vs 5.5%). On the other hand, costs continued to increase for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%), personal care, social protection & miscellaneous goods & services (6.9% vs 6.6%), while it remained steady for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (at 0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in February, following a 0.1% gain in January.
Published on 2026-03-19

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from an eleven-month high of 1.6% in the previous month and below market forecast of 1.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since November last year, driven by slower price increases for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in January), health (1.2% vs 1.4%), and information and communication (0.5% vs 0.7%). Inflation also softened for education (2.8% vs 3.2%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.5% vs 3%), and insurance and financial services (4.7% vs 5.5%). On the other hand, costs continued to increase for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%) and personal care, social protection & miscellaneous goods & services (6.9% vs 6.6%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, eased to 2% from 2.3% in January, marking the softest in six months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in February, following a 0.1% gain in January.
Published on 2026-03-19

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from an eleven-month high of 1.6% in the previous month and below market forecast of 1.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since November last year, driven by slower price increases for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in January), health (1.2% vs 1.4%), and information and communication (0.5% vs 0.7%). Inflation also softened for education (2.8% vs 3.2%), restaurants and accommodation services (2.5% vs 3%), and insurance and financial services (4.7% vs 5.5%). On the other hand, costs continued to increase for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%), personal care, social protection & miscellaneous goods & services (6.9% vs 6.6%), while it remained steady for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (at 0.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2% in February, following a 0.1% gain in January.
Published on 2026-03-19

Malaysia Inflation Eases to 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1.4% in February 2026 from an eleven-month high of 1.6% in the previous month and below market forecast of 1.6%. The latest figure marked the lowest reading since November last year, driven by slower price increases for food and beverages (1.3% vs 1.5% in January), health (1.2% vs 1.4%), and information and communication (0.5% vs 0.7%). Inflation also softened for education (2.8% vs 3.2%) and restaurants and accommodation services (2.5% vs 3%). On the other hand, costs increased further for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.5%), personal care, social protection & miscellaneous goods & services (6.9% vs 6.6%), while it remained steady for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (at 0.2%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, eased to 2% from 2.3% in January, marking the softest in six months. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2%, following a 0.1% gain in January.
Published on 2026-03-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Stays at 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation held at 1.6% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month and in line with market expectations. The latest reading remained at its highest level since January 2025, as upward price pressures came from most components, including food & drinks (1.5% vs 1.5% in December), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.5% vs 2.5%), housing (1.2% vs 0.9%), furnishing (0.2% vs 0.3%), health (1.4% vs 1.5%), communication (0.7% vs 0.9%), recreation (0.9% vs 0.8%), education (3.2% vs 2.8%), restaurants & accommodation services (3.0% vs 3.1%), insurance & financial services (5.5% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous items (6.6% vs 5.7%). Meanwhile, clothing prices were flat after falling 0.1% previously. In contrast, transport cost fell 0.7%, reversing a 0.1% gain in December. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, stayed steady at 2.3% yoy, its highest since October 2023. Monthly, consumer prices edged up 0.1%, easing from a 0.3% rise in December.
Published on 2026-02-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady at 1.6%
Malaysia’s annual inflation held at 1.6% in January 2026, unchanged from the prior month and in line with market expectations. The latest reading remained the highest level since January 2025. Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, stayed steady at 2.3% yoy, its highest since October 2023. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1%, easing from a 0.3% rise in December.
Published on 2026-02-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation rose to 1.6% in December 2025 from 1.4% in the previous month and marking the highest reading since January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation came in at 1.6% in December 2025, compared with November’s figure and market forecasts of 1.4%. It was the highest reading since January, with upward price pressures evident across all components: food & drinks (1.5% vs 1.5% in November), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%), clothing (0.1% vs -0.1%), housing (0.9% vs 0.7%), furnishing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (1.5% vs 1.5%), transport (0.1% vs 0.2%), communication (0.9% vs -1.3%), recreation (0.8% vs 1.2%), education (2.8% vs 2.6%), restaurants & accommodation services (3.1% vs 3.4%), insurance & financial services (5.6% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous items (5.7% vs 5.6%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, stood at 2.3% yoy, the highest since October 2023. Monthly, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation rose to 1.6% in December 2025 from 1.4 in the previous month and marking the highest reading since January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation came in at 1.6% in December 2025, compared with November’s figure and market forecasts of 1.4%. It was the highest reading since January, with upward price pressures evident across all components: food & drinks (1.5% vs 1.5% in November), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%), clothing (0.1% vs -0.1%), housing (0.9% vs 0.7%), furnishing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (1.5% vs 1.5%), transport (0.1% vs 0.2%), communication (0.9% vs -1.3%), recreation (0.8% vs 1.2%), education (2.8% vs 2.6%), restaurants & accommodation services (3.1% vs 3.4%), insurance & financial services (5.6% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous items (5.7% vs 5.6%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, stood at 2.3% yoy, the highest since October 2023. Monthly, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation came in at 1.6% in December 2025, compared with November’s figure and market forecasts of 1.4%. It was the highest reading since January. Monthly, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 11-Month High
Malaysia’s annual inflation came in at 1.6% in December 2025, compared with November’s figure and market forecasts of 1.4%. It was the highest reading since January, with upward price pressures evident across all components: food & drinks (1.5% vs 1.5% in November), alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.5% vs 2.4%), clothing (0.1% vs -0.1%), housing (0.9% vs 0.7%), furnishing (0.3% vs 0.2%), health (1.5% vs 1.5%), transport (0.1% vs 0.2%), communication (0.9% vs -1.3%), recreation (0.8% vs 1.2%), education (2.8% vs 2.6%), restaurants & accommodation services (3.1% vs 3.4%), insurance & financial services (5.6% vs 5.6%), and miscellaneous items (5.7% vs 5.6%). Core inflation, which excludes volatile fresh food and administered prices, stood at 2.3% yoy, the highest since October 2023. Monthly, consumer prices increased 0.3%, picking up from a flat reading in November and pointing to the fastest pace in ten months.
Published on 2026-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Below Estimates
Malaysia’s annual inflation accelerated slightly to 1.4% in November 2025, up from October’s 1.3% but below market expectations of 1.5%. Inflation accelerated for alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.4% vs 0.3% in October) and education (2.6% vs 2.4%), while rebounding for transport (0.2% vs -0.1%). Meanwhile, inflation held steady for food prices (at 1.5%), remaining at the softest pace in over 4 years, financial services (at 5.6%), health (at 1.5%), recreation (at 1.2%), and restaurants (at 3.4%). Meanwhile, prices moderated for housing (0.7% vs 1.1), furnishing (0.2% vs 0.3%), and miscellaneous items (5.6% vs 6.0%), amid declines in prices of clothing (-0.1% vs -0.3%) and communication (-1.3% vs -2.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged, after edging down 0.1% in October.
Published on 2025-12-22