Malaysia's inflation stayed at 1.6% in January 2026, with core inflation unchanged at 2.3%.

Malaysia's inflation rate held steady at 1.6% in January 2026, matching December's level, with core inflation unchanged at 2.3%. Rising prices for personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods led the increase, while food and beverage costs rose 1.5% and transportation fell 0.7%. Housing and utilities inflation rose to 1.2%. Monthly prices edged up 0.1%, and fuel prices declined in most regions. Three states saw higher inflation than the national average, while Kelantan had the lowest at 0.3%.