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Malaysia Inflation Rate Unchanged at 4-Month Low in October
Malaysia's annual inflation rate was at 1.1 percent in October of 2019, unchanged from September's four-month low and compared to market expectations of 1.0 percent. Housing inflation was steady, while food inflation was at 5-month low and transport cost fell further.
Published on 2019-11-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Month Low in September
Malaysia's annual inflation rate fell to 1.1 percent in September 2019 from 1.5 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.4 percent. This was the lowest inflation rate since May, as food prices rose the least in four months, housing inflation eased and transport cost fell further.
Published on 2019-10-23

Malaysia August Inflation Rate Rises to 1.5%
Malaysia's annual inflation rate edged up to 1.5 percent in August 2019 from 1.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. Food inflation accelerated to a 16-month high while housing & utilities prices slowed.
Published on 2019-09-25

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases to 1.4% in July
Malaysia's annual inflation rate edged down to 1.4 percent in July 2019 from a 13-month high of 1.5 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.5 percent. Housing & utilities inflation slowed while transport prices continued to drop.
Published on 2019-08-14

Malaysia Inflation Rate Rises to 13-Month High
Malaysia's annual inflation rate rose to 1.5 percent in June 2019 from 0.2 percent in the previous month and compared to market expectations of 1.6 percent. That was the highest rate since May 2018, as the effects of tax policy changes introduced last year faded.
Published on 2019-07-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady for 3rd Month at 0.2%
Malaysia's annual inflation rate came in at 0.2 percent in May 2019, unchanged from the previous month and below market consensus of 0.3 percent. Main upward pressure came from both food and housing & utilities prices while transport prices continued to drop, though less.
Published on 2019-06-26

Malaysia April Inflation Rate Below Estimates
Malaysia's consumer price inflation stood at 0.2 percent year-on-year in April 2019, unchanged from the previous month but less than market consensus of 0.4 percent. Main upward pressure came from prices of food, housing & utilities and education. Transport cost continued to fall but at a softer pace.
Published on 2019-05-24

Malaysia Consumer Prices Rise Less than Expected
Malaysia's consumer price increased 0.2 percent year-on-year in March 2019, rebounding from a 0.4 percent fall in the previous month but lower than an expected 0.3 percent rise. It was the first increase in consumer prices since December last year, as food prices rose faster and housing inflation was steady while transport prices fell less than a month earlier
Published on 2019-04-24

Malaysia Consumer Prices Fall More than Expected
Malaysia's consumer prices decreased 0.4 percent year-on-year in February 2019, following a 0.7 percent fall in the previous month and more than an expected 0.3 percent drop. This was the second annual straight decline in consumer prices since November 2009, mainly due to transport prices while inflation was steady for both food and housing.
Published on 2019-03-22

Malaysia Posts First Deflation in Over 9 Years
Malaysia's consumer prices fell 0.7 percent year-on-year in January 2019, after a 0.2 percent rise in the previous month and compared to market consensus of a 0.2 percent drop. It was the first decline in consumer prices since November 2009, mainly due to a slump in cost of transport on cheaper fuel. Also, prices decreased for miscellaneous, communication, recreation and culture while they rose faster for food products.
Published on 2019-02-22

Malaysia Annual Inflation Rate Steady at 0.2% in December
Malaysia's consumer price inflation came in at 0.2 percent year-on-year in December 2018, unchanged from the previous month and below market consensus of 0.4 percent. It remained the lowest inflation rate since August, as cost of food slowed. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.1 percent in December, following a 0.2 percent rise in the preceding month and marking the sixth straight monthly gain.
Published on 2019-01-24

Malaysia November Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 0.2%
Malaysia's consumer price inflation slowed to 0.2 percent year-on-year in November of 2018 from 0.6 percent in the previous month and far below market expectations of 0.6 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since August, due to a softer rise in cost of both food and housing and a slump in prices of transport. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.2 percent, the same pace as in the preceding month and marking the fifth straight monthly increase.
Published on 2018-12-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 0.6% in October
Malaysia's consumer price inflation rose to 0.6 percent year-on-year in October of 2018 from 0.3 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since July, due to a jump in prices of food and a faster rise in cost of transport while housing inflation was steady.
Published on 2018-11-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate Edges Higher to 0.3% in September
Malaysia's consumer price inflation inched up to 0.3 percent year-on-year in September of 2018 from a 3-1/2-year low of 0.2 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 0.8 percent. Prices were slightly higher for food and housing & utilities.
Published on 2018-10-26

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 3-1/2 Year Low of 0.2% in August
Malaysia's consumer price inflation eased to 0.2 percent year-on-year in August of 2018 from 0.9 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 0.4 percent.It is the lowest inflation rate since February 2015, as inflation slowed for both food and transport while housing inflation was steady.
Published on 2018-09-19

Malaysia July Inflation Rate Matches Estimates
Malaysia's consumer price inflation increased to 0.9 percent year-on-year in July of 2018 from a near 3-1/2 year low of 0.8 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations. Inflation rose for both housing and transport while food inflation eased.
Published on 2018-08-24

Malaysia June Inflation Rate at Near 3-1/2 Year Low of 0.8%
Malaysia's consumer price inflation eased to 0.8 percent year-on-year in June of 2018 from 1.8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.3 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since February 2015, as prices were lower mainly for food and housing, following the withdrawal of a goods and services tax on June 1.
Published on 2018-07-18

Malaysia May Inflation Rate at 4-Month High of 1.8%
Malaysia's consumer price inflation went up to 1.8 percent year-on-year in May of 2018 from 1.4 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the highest inflation rate since January, as prices were higher mainly for housing and transport.
Published on 2018-06-20

Malaysia April Inflation Rate Rises to 1.4%
Malaysia's consumer price inflation edged up to 1.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2018 from 1.3 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.6 percent. Prices rebounded for transport and rose more for restaurants & hotels and recreation and culture. Conversely, cost eased for food & non-alcoholic beverages and inflation was steady for housing & utilities.
Published on 2018-05-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 20-Month Low of 1.3% in March
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.3 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, after a 1.4 percent rise in the prior month while markets estimated a 1.6 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since July 2016, due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages while prices of transport fell more than in a month earlier.
Published on 2018-04-18

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 16-Month Low of 1.4%
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased 1.4 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, after a 2.7 percent rise in the prior month while market estimated a 1.9 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since October 2016, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and housing while prices of transport fell sharply.
Published on 2018-03-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 13-Month Low of 2.7%
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.7 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, after a 3.5 percent rise in the prior month while market estimated a 2.9 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since December 2016, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport.
Published on 2018-02-28

Malaysia Inflation Rate Edges Up to 3.5% in December
Consumer prices in Malaysia went up 3.5 percent from a year earlier in December of 2017, following a 3.4 percent rise in the prior month and matching market consensus. Cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport rose faster while inflation was steady for housing & utilities.
Published on 2018-01-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low of 3.4% in November
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.4 percent from a year earlier in November of 2017, slowing from a 3.7 percent rise in the prior month and matching market consensus. It was the lowest inflation rate since July, due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages, transport and housing & utilities.
Published on 2017-12-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases to 3.7% in October
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.7 percent from a year earlier in October of 2017, slowing from a 4.3 percent rise in the prior month. The figure came below market consensus of a 4.0 percent increase, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport while inflation was steady for housing & utilities.
Published on 2017-11-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 5-Month High of 4.3% in September
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased 4.3 percent from a year earlier in September of 2017, compared to a 3.7 percent rise in the prior month, and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since April, due to faster rises in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport while cost of housing increased further.
Published on 2017-10-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 3.7% in August
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.7 percent from a year earlier in August of 2017, compared to a 3.2 percent rise in the prior month. It was the highest inflation rate since May, as cost went up more for food & non-alcoholic beverages, transport, and housing.
Published on 2017-09-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases To 6-Month Low Of 3.2% In July
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.2 percent from a year earlier in July of 2017, compared to a 3.6 percent rise in the prior month and below market expectations of a 3.3 percent increase. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, mainly due to a slowdown in the cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages, recreation services & culture and transport while inflation was steady for housing & utilities.
Published on 2017-08-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases To 5-Month Low Of 3.6% In June
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.6 percent from a year earlier in June of 2017, compared to a 3.9 percent rise in the prior month and below market expectations of a 3.9 percent increase. It was the lowest inflation rate since January, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and transport while inflation was steady for housing & utilities.
Published on 2017-07-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases To 4-Month Low Of 3.9%
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.9 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, compared to a 4.4 percent increase in April and slightly below market expectations of a 4 percent increase. It was the lowest inflation rate since January 2017, mainly due to a slowdown in the cost of transport.
Published on 2017-06-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate At 3-Month Low Of 4.4% In April
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 4.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, compared to a 5.1 percent increase in March and below markets expectations of a 4.5 percent rise. It was the lowest inflation rate since January 2017, mainly due to a marked slowdown in cost of transport while food inflation was steady.
Published on 2017-05-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Highest In Over 8 Years
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 5.1 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, compared to a 4.5 percent increase in February and below markets expectations of a 5.3 percent rise. It was the highest inflation rate since November 2008, as prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and housing and utilities increased further while cost of transport surged.
Published on 2017-04-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate At Over 8-Year High Of 4.5% In February
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 4.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, compared to a 3.2 percent increase in January and above markets expectations of a 4.1 percent rise. It was the highest inflation rate since November 2008, driven by faster rises in prices of food and non alcoholic beverages and housing and utilities while cost of transport surged.
Published on 2017-03-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate At 11-Month High Of 3.2% In January
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.2 percent year-on-year in January of 2017, compared to a 1.8 percent increase in December 2016 and above markets expectations of a 2.8 percent rise. It was the highest inflation rate since February 2016, mainly driven by a faster increase in prices of food and non alcoholic beverages and a surge in cost of transport.
Published on 2017-02-22

Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady at 1.8% in December
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.8 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, the same as in November but slightly below markets expectations of a 1.9 percent rise. The inflation rate remained at the highest level since May, mainly due to rising prices of food and non alcoholic beverages while inflation for housing & utilities were steady and cost of transport fell less than in a month earlier. Core consumer prices rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in December, compared to a 2.2 percent gain in November. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, after a 1.0 percent rise in a month earlier.
Published on 2017-01-18

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 6-Month High of 1.8% in November
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.8 percent year-on-year in November of 2016, compared to a 1.4 percent increase in October and above market estimates of a 1.6 percent rise. It was the highest inflation rate since May, mainly due to a faster increase in prices of food and non alcoholic beverages while cost of transport fell less than in a month earlier and inflation for housing & utilities were steady.
Published on 2016-12-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 1.4% in October
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.4 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, compared to a 1.5 percent increase in September. It was the lowest figure since July while market expected a 1.5 percent gain, as prices of food and non alcoholic beverage rose at a slower pace while inflation for housing & utilities were steady and cost of transport fell at the same pace as in a month earlier.
Published on 2016-11-25

Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady at 1.5% in September
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.5 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, the same as in August and below market estimates of a 1.7 percent increase. While prices of food rose at a slower pace, inflation for housing & utilities was steady and cost of transport fell less than in a month earlier.
Published on 2016-11-25

Malaysia Inflation Rate Above Forecasts in August
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.5 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, compared to a 1.1 percent gain in July and market estimates of a 1.3 percent increase. Prices of food and housing & utilities rose at a slower pace while cost of transport fell less than in a month earlier.
Published on 2016-09-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 16-Month Low
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.1 percent year-on-year in July of 2016, compared to a 1.6 percent gain in June and market estimates of a 1.2 percent increase. It was the lowest inflation figure since March 2015 as prices of food eased while cost of transport declined further and cost of housing & utilities were steady.
Published on 2016-08-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 15-Month Low
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, compared to a 2.0 percent gain in May and below market estimates of a 1.8 percent increase. It was the lowest inflation figure since March 2015 as prices of food went up slightly while cost of transport fell further and cost of housing & utilities were steady.
Published on 2016-07-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 13-Month Low
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.0 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, compared to a 2.1 percent gain in April and matching market estimates. It was the lowest inflation figure since April 2015 as prices of food and housing & utilities eased while cost of transport fell further.
Published on 2016-06-15

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 12-Month Low
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, slowing from a 2.6 percent increase in March and slightly below market estimates of a 2.2 percent rise. It is the lowest inflation figure since May 2015 as prices moderated for most categories while cost of clothing & footwear, transport and communication fell.
Published on 2016-05-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 5-Month Low
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, slowing from a 4.2 percent increase in February and below market estimates of a 3.6 percent rise. It is the lowest inflation figure since November 2015 as prices of food and housing & utilities rose at a faster pace while cost of transport declined sharply.
Published on 2016-04-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Highest in Over 7 Years
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 4.2 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, as compared to a 3.5 percent increase in January and above market consensus of a 4.0 percent rise. It is the highest inflation figure since December 2008, as cost increased for all categories.
Published on 2016-03-25

Malaysia Consumer Prices at 22-Month High
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.5 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, as compared to a 2.7 percent increase in December 2015 but below market consensus of a 3.7 percent rise. It is the highest inflation figure since March 2014, as cost increased for all categories.
Published on 2016-02-24

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.7 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, as compared to a 2.6 percent increase in November and in line with market consensus. It is the highest figure since August, as a faster increase in prices of food offset a further decline in cost of transport while cost of housing & utilities were steady.
Published on 2016-01-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Slightly Up in November
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, as compared to a 2.5 percent increase in October and above market consensus of 2.3 percent. Prices of food and housing & utilities increased less than a month earlier while cost of transport fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-12-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low in October
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.5 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, slowing from 2.6 percent in September and slightly below market expectations. It is the lowest figure since June, as a further decline in cost of transport offset a faster increase in prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages while cost of housing & utilities remained steady.
Published on 2015-11-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eases in September
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, slowing from 3.1 percent in August and below market expectations. A further decline in cost of transport offset a small increase in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages while cost of housing & utilities remained steady.
Published on 2015-10-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate Slightly Above Consensus
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.1 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, easing from 3.3 percent in July but slightly above market consensus. A decline in cost of transport offset an increase in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages and housing & utilities.
Published on 2015-09-23

Malaysia Inflation Rate Exceeds Forecasts in July
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 3.3 percent year-on-year in July of 2015, up from 2.5 percent in June and above market consensus. It is the fastest inflation since August 2014, as cost of most components increased during the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr celebrations.
Published on 2015-08-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Exceeds Forecast in June
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.5 percent year-on-year in June of 2015, up from 2.1 percent in May and above market expectations. It is the fastest inflation since December 2014, as cost of furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance and recreation & culture increased while a decline in cost of transport eased.
Published on 2015-07-15

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 5-Month High
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2015, up from 1.8 percent in April and slightly above market consensus. It is the fastest inflation since December 2014, mainly due to an increase in cost of food & non-alcoholic beverages; housing and utilities and furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance.
Published on 2015-06-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 4-Month High
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 1.8 percent year-on-year in April of 2015, up from 0.9 percent in March but slightly below market forecasts. It is the fastest inflation since January this year, mainly due to an increase in cost of alcoholic beverages & tobacco, food & non-alcoholic beverages, health and restaurants & hotels.
Published on 2015-05-22

Malaysia Inflation Accelerates in March
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased by 0.9 percent in March from 0.1 percent rise in the previous month, as a decline in cost of transport and clothing and footwear slowed while cost of furnishing, household equipment & routine maintenance and health increased.
Published on 2015-04-22

Malaysia Inflation Lowest Since November 2009
Consumer prices in Malaysia increased only 0.1 percent in February, much lower than market expectations, as cost of transport and communication decreased and prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages grew slower.
Published on 2015-03-20

Malaysia Inflation Lowest Since December 2009
Annual inflation rate in Malaysia slowed to 1 percent in January of 2015, from a 2.7 percent in the previous month as cost of transport and communication declined and rise in prices of housing and utilities and food and non-alcoholic beverages moderated.
Published on 2015-02-18

Malaysia Inflation Below Expectations in December
Consumer prices in Malaysia rose 2.7 percent in December of 2014, easing from a 3 percent growth in the previous month as increase in cost of food, housing and transport slowed.
Published on 2015-01-21

Malaysia Inflation Rises in November
Malaysian annual consumer prices edged up 3 percent in November of 2014 from 2.8 percent in the previous month, driven by higher cost of food, transport and housing.
Published on 2014-12-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Edges Up in October
Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.8 percent in October of 2014 from 2.6 percent in September, driven by higher food, transport and housing prices.
Published on 2014-11-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate Down to 12-Month Low
Malaysian annual inflation rate decelerated sharply to 2.6 percent in September of 2014 from 3.3 percent in August. It is the lowest rate in a year mainly due to a slowdown in transport cost.
Published on 2014-10-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 3.3% in August
Malaysian annual inflation rate edged up to 3.3 percent in August from 3.2 percent in July. The data came above market expectations, mainly driven by higher food prices.
Published on 2014-09-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Below Expectations in July
Malaysian annual inflation rate slowed to 3.2 percent in July from 3.3 percent in June, slightly below market expectations and driven by lower food and transport cost and falling clothing prices.
Published on 2014-08-20

Malaysia Inflation Rises to 3.3% in June
Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated slightly to 3.3 percent in June of 2014 from 3.2 percent in the previous month, driven by higher food, housing and health cost.
Published on 2014-07-16

Malaysia Inflation Rate Eased in May
Malaysia’s annual inflation rate decelerated for the second consecutive month to 3.2 percent in May of 2014, down from 3.4 percent in the previous month, as cost of food and fuel slowed.
Published on 2014-06-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Slows in April
Malaysia’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.4 percent in April of 2014 from 3.5 percent in the previous two months, due to lower food cost.
Published on 2014-05-21

Malaysian Inflation Rate Unchanged in March
Malaysian annual inflation remained steady at 3.5 percent in March of 2014, after accelerating in the previous six months. A slowdown in transport prices was enough to offset higher food, housing and gas prices.
Published on 2014-04-16

Malaysian Inflation Rate Rises Further in February
Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated for the sixth consecutive month to 3.5 percent, the highest in 32 months, due to higher housing utilities and transport cost.
Published on 2014-03-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate Edges Up to 27-Month High
In January of 2014, Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated for the fifth consecutive month to 3.4 percent, the highest rate since October of 2011, due to higher food, transport and electricity prices.
Published on 2014-02-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Rises in December
In December of 2013, Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.2 percent, up from 2.9 percent in the previous month, the highest rate since November of 2011. Higher inflation is partly result of subsidy cuts introduced by the Government in 2013, such as a 10 percent rise in petrol prices and a 15 percent hike in power tariffs.
Published on 2014-01-22

Malaysia Inflation Rate Accelerates in November
In November of 2013, Malaysian annual inflation rate rose for the third month in a row to 2.9 percent, still reflecting higher petrol cost after the government cut fuel subsidies in September. On a monthly basis, prices slowed for the second straight month to 0.3 percent, after rising to 0.8 percent in September.
Published on 2013-12-18

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 2.8% in October
In October of 2013, Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated for the second straight month to 2.8 percent, from 2.6 percent in September, as transport prices increased, still reflecting the cut in fuel subsidies.
Published on 2013-11-22

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 20-Month High in September
In September of 2013, Malaysian annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.6 percent, its highest rate since January of 2012, boosted by higher transport cost. During the month, the government cut fuel subsidies, leading to fuel price hikes.
Published on 2013-10-25

Malaysia Inflation Rate Slightly Down to 1.9% in August
In August of 2013, Malaysian inflation rate slightly decelerated to 1.9 percent, from 2 percent in July, as food prices slowed.
Published on 2013-09-18

Malaysia Inflation Rate Edges Up to 2% in July
In July of 2013, Malaysian annual inflation rate slightly increased to 2 percent, from 1.8 percent in the previous month, due to higher food prices. From June to July, inflation rate went up by 0.2 percent.
Published on 2013-08-21

Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady at 1.8% in June
In June of 2013, the annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.8 percent, the same rate recorded in the previous month, as government subsidies prevented higher food price increases ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan.
Published on 2013-07-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 1.8% in May
In May of 2013, the annual inflation rate increased for the fifth consecutive month to 1.8 percent, from 1.7 percent in April, on the back of higher food prices. It is the highest rate in the last twelve months.
Published on 2013-06-19

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 1.7% in April
In April of 2013, the annual inflation rate increased for the fourth month in a row to 1.7 percent, from 1.6 percent recorded in March, mainly due to a rise in food prices.
Published on 2013-05-22

Malaysia Annual Inflation Rate Up to 1.6% in March
In Malaysia, the annual inflation rate increased to 1.6 percent in March of 2013, from 1.5 percent recorded in February, as a result of higher prices for food, health, education and hotels.
Published on 2013-04-17

Malaysia Inflation Rate Up to 1.5% in February
In Malaysia, the inflation rate increased 1.5 percent year-over-year, and 0.2 percent month-over-month in February of 2013, mainly due to a rise in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2013-03-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 1.3 Percent in January
In Malaysia, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.3 percent year-over-year, and 0.4 percent month-over-month in January of 2013
Published on 2013-02-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate at 1.20 percent in December
Malaysia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.2 percent year-on-year, and on a monthly base the CPI remained stable.
Published on 2013-01-23