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Malaysia Inflation Rate Below Forecasts in November
Malaysia's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 0.9 percent in November of 2019 from 1.1 percent in the previous month and less than market estimates of 1.2 percent. This was the lowest inflation rate since May, as food prices rose the least in six months while cost of transports fell further. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1 percent in November, compared to a 0.2 percent in October.
Published on 2019-12-20

Malaysia Inflation Rate Unchanged at 4-Month Low
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2 percent in October, compared to a flat reading in September.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in September, after a 0.2 percent gain in August.
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. Food and housing & utilities prices rose faster while transport cost dropped less than in a month earlier. Core consumer prices, which exclude most volatile items of fresh food as well as administered prices of goods and services, rose 1.9 percent in June, the most since January last year and compared to a 0.4 percent gain in May. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in June, following a 0.2 percent rise in May.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.2 percent in May, following a flat reading in April.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat in April, following a 0.2 percent gain in March.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.2 percent in March, the same pace as in February.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.2 percent in February, swinging from a 0.5 percent fall in January.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.5 percent in January, following a 0.1 percent rise in the preceding month and marking the first monthly decrease in seven months.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.2 percent, after a 0.4 percent rise in the preceding month and marking the fourth straight monthly increase.
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. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, after a 0.2 percent rise in the preceding month. It was the highest monthly figure since November 2017.
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. Meantime, annual core inflation decreased 0.2 percent in August, the same pace as in July, and marking the second straight month of core deflation. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent, the same pace as in the prior month.
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 transports while food inflation eased. Meantime, annual core inflation decreased 0.2 percent in July after an increase of 0.1 percent in June, and marking the first core deflation since the series began in 2016. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent, after decreasing by 1.2 percent in June.
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. Meantime, annual core inflation eased sharply to 0.1 percent in June (from 1.5 percent), and marking the lowest figure on record. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 1.2 percent, after increasing by 0.2 percent in May.
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. Meantime, annual core inflation was steady at 1.5 percent in May, remaining at its the lowest figure on record. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent, after being flat in April.
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 were higher mainly for transport, restaurants & hotels and recreation and culture. Meanwhile, cost eased for food & non-alcoholic beverages and inflation was steady for housing & utilities. Meantime, annual core inflation fell to 1.5 percent in April in April from 1.7 percent in a month earlier and reaching the lowest figure on record. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, after a 0.3 percent fall in March.
Published on 2018-05-23