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Malaysia's August Inflation Rises to 1.9%
Malaysia's inflation edged up to 1.9% in August 2026 as transport and services costs rose.
In brief
Malaysia's inflation edged up to 1.9% in August 2026 as transport and services costs rose. Malaysia's August inflation rose to 1.9% due to higher transport and services costs. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Inflation Rises
Malaysia's August inflation increased to 1.9% from 1.8% in July.
Transport Costs Up
Transport group inflation rose 2.0% in August.
Services Costs Rise
Personal care and services inflation jumped 3.2% in August.
State Inflation
Nine states recorded inflation above Malaysia's national rate.
Kelantan Exception
Kelantan saw lower food inflation in August.
Monthly Change
Inflation rose 0.3% month-on-month in August.
The headline
Malaysia's August inflation rose to 1.9% due to higher transport and services costs.
