Malaysia’s Inflation Rises to 1.9% in April as Price Pressures Edge Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2026 – Malaysia’s inflation rose to 1.9% in April, signalling a gradual increase in price pressures as households and businesses continue to navigate higher living costs, global energy volatility and resilient domestic demand.

The latest reading shows that inflation remains manageable by historical standards, but the upward move will still be closely watched by policymakers, consumers and investors. It comes at a time when Malaysia’s economy has continued to outperform earlier expectations, with gross domestic product expanding 5.4% in the first quarter of 2026, slightly above the 5.3% forecast by the Statistics Department and Bloomberg’s median estimate.