Malaysia’s Inflation Seen Staying Within 1.5% to 2.5% as Policy Support Contains Price Pressure

Kuala Lumpur, 15 June 2026 – Malaysia’s inflation is expected to remain within the official forecast range of 1.5% to 2.5% this year, giving policymakers room to manage cost-of-living pressures while preserving domestic growth momentum.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said inflation is expected to stay moderate despite external uncertainty, global supply risks and recent volatility in energy prices. The outlook is broadly aligned with Bank Negara Malaysia’s projection that headline inflation will average between 1.5% and 2.5% in 2026.