Inflasi Malaysia turun 1.8% pada Julai

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, seven states recorded inflation exceeding the national average by 1.8% in July, with Negeri Sembilan reporting the highest rate at 2.5%, followed by Kedah and Pahang at 2.3% each (Picture: Bernama). Malaysia's inflation decreased to 1.8% in July from 1.9% in June, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which rose to 137.1 points in July from 134.7 points a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Transport contributed to the increase, although the inflation rate narrowed to 1.4% in July from 2.8% in June. Inflation for personal consumption, social protection, and various goods and services narrowed to 2.9% in July from 3.4% in June, followed by restaurant and accommodation services at 2.0% from 2.6% and education at 2.0% from 2.1%.

"Both insurance and financial services and healthcare categories declined to 1.1% in July compared to 5.7% and 1.2% in the previous month, respectively. "Meanwhile, jewelry and household appliances and interior decoration rose marginally by 0.3%, compared to 0.4% in June," the statement said. DOSM reported that consumer and communication services inflation dropped to 3.4% in July from 2.4% in June, while food and beverages, as well as housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, rose to 1.8% from 1.4%.

Meanwhile, recreation, sports, and cultural services increased to 1.2% from 1.1%, while clothing and footwear rose by 0.1% from zero. "Approximately 65.3% of items, or 374 out of 573, recorded price increases. Of these, 367 items, or 98.1%, showed an increase of less than or equal to 10%, while seven items recorded an increase above 10% in July 2026.

"The remaining 157 items, or 27.4%, showed a decrease, while 42 items remained unchanged," according to DOSM. According to DOSM, seven states recorded inflation above the national average by 1.8%, with Negeri Sembilan recording the highest rate at 2.5%, followed by Kedah and Pahang each at 2.3%, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory at 2.2%, Johor at 2.1%, Labuan Federal Territory at 2.0%, and Sabah at 1.9%.

All states recorded an increase in inflation, except for Kelantan and Labuan Federal Territory, which remained unchanged (no price increase). Compared to the previous month, overall inflation remained unchanged in July, consistent with the figure recorded in June. "Food and beverages inflation declined by 0.3% in July compared to 0.2% in June, while recreation, sports, and cultural services, as well as restaurants and accommodation services, increased marginally by 0.2% each, compared to 0.1% in June," the statement said.

In the consumer category, education inflation increased by 0.1% in July, unchanged from the previous month, while transport and personal protection, social protection, and various goods and services each recorded a decline of 1.1% and 0.5%, respectively.