Malaysia's inflation rose to 1.8% in February, primarily due to higher utility costs.

Malaysia's inflation increased to 1.8% in February, driven primarily by higher utility costs. This marks the first rise in consumer price inflation in four months, with utility costs growing at a faster pace of 2.7% in February compared to a 2.0% increase in January. Transport costs also rose, climbing 1.2% from the previous month's 0.7% increase. Core inflation remained at 1.8% in February.

March 25, 2024
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