Malaysia Inflation Eases; Trade Surplus Grows Sharply
Inflation stayed within Bank Negara’s target range as exports rose faster than imports and lifted Malaysia’s September trade surplus to RM33.7 billion, officials said.
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Malaysia Inflation Eases; Trade Surplus Grows Sharply
Malaysia's consumer price inflation decreased slightly in September, while the trade surplus rose markedly from last year as exports grew faster than imports. Consumer price inflation eased to 1.8 percent in September from 1.9 percent in the prior month. Malaysia's foreign trade surplus climbed to MYR 33.7 billion in September from MYR 20.5 billion in the same month last year.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's inflation increased by 1.8 percent in September 2026 compared to 1.9 percent in the previous month, with the index points increasing to 137.6 from 135.2 in September 2025. The Department of Statistics (DOSM) said this was driven by the housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels group which increased slowly to 1.4 percent compared to 2.1 percent in August 2026. ...
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