Malaysia's Inflation Drops 1.8% in July

Malaysia’s Inflation Eases to 1.8% in July 2026, Driven by Moderating Transport Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysia’s headline inflation eased to 1.8 per cent in July 2026 from 1.9 per cent in June, as price growth in key sectors such as transport, insurance, and personal care moderated, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported today. According to DOSM, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 137.1 points in July, up from 134.7 points recorded in the corresponding month last year. The transport sector served as a pr…