Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month Low

2026-08-17 04:20 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Malaysia edged down to 1.8% in July 2026 from 1.9% in the previous month.

It marked the lowest reading since March and remained comfortably within Bank Negara Malaysia's target range of 1.5% to 2.5%, driven by slower price growth across most categories, notably transport (1.4% vs 2.8% in June), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.7% vs 2.9%), furnishings and household equipment (0.3% vs 0.4%), health (1.1% vs 1.2%), education (2% vs 2.1%), restaurants and accommodation services (2% vs 2.6%), insurance and financial services (1.1% vs 5.7%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.9% vs 3.4%).

Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for food and beverages (1.8% vs 1.4%), housing and utilities (1.8% vs 1.4%), information and communication (3.4% vs 2.4%), and recreation and culture (1.2% vs 1.1%).

Core inflation, which excludes fuel, ticked lower to 1.8% from 1.9% in June.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices stalled in July, unchanged from the previous month.



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Malaysia Inflation Rate Hits 4-Month Low
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