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2026.08.1704:00:00UTC+00Malaysia’s Inflation Eases Slightly in July as CPI Growth Slips to 1.8% YoY

Malaysia’s consumer price inflation edged lower in July 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.8% year-on-year, down from 1.9% in June 2026. The latest reading, updated on 17 August 2026, signals a marginal easing in price pressures and suggests that inflation remains contained on an annual basis.

Both the June and July figures are measured against the same months a year earlier, reflecting year-over-year changes in consumer prices. While the slowdown from 1.9% to 1.8% is modest, it indicates that price growth is stabilising at relatively low levels, which could provide some breathing room for households and policymakers alike.

The softening pace of inflation in July will be closely watched by markets and monetary authorities as they assess the balance between supporting economic growth and maintaining price stability in the coming months.

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