Malaysia Inflation
Inflation falls to over one-year low in June
Inflation came in at 2.4% in June, which was down from May’s 2.8%. June’s reading represented the lowest inflation rate since April 2022. The moderation was broad-based, with lower price pressures recorded for food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities, and transportation. Moreover, prices for recreation services and culture grew at a more subdued pace.
Accordingly, the trend pointed down slightly, with annual average inflation coming in at 3.7% in June (May: 3.8%).
Lastly, consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.15% in June over the previous month, mirroring May’s reading.
Malaysia Inflation Chart
This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Malaysia from 2013 to 2022.
Malaysia Inflation Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.0 | 0.7 | -1.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.2 | 1.0 | -1.4 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -1.1 | -1.4 | -2.7 | 9.5 | 7.7 |