Malaysia Inflation Rate Steady at 1.6%

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-19T04:25:18+00:00

Malaysia's inflation in January 2026 was stable at 1.6%, matching predictions and remaining the highest since January 2025. Core inflation held steady at 2.3%, the highest since October 2023, with a slight monthly increase in consumer prices.

EthereumCraftsman

2026-02-19 04:25:18

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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.

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