19.03.202604:00:00UTC+00Malaysia’s Monthly Inflation Inches Up in February as CPI Rises 0.20%

Malaysia’s consumer price inflation edged higher in February 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.20% month-over-month, up from a 0.10% increase recorded in January 2026. The latest data, updated on 19 March 2026, points to a modest firming in price pressures on a sequential basis.

On a month-over-month basis, February’s reading means prices grew at twice the pace seen in January, when the index had slowed to a 0.10% gain compared with the previous month. The comparison framework shows that “Actual” reflects the change in February versus January, while “Previous” captures January’s change relative to December.

While the increase remains small in absolute terms, the step-up from 0.10% to 0.20% may draw attention from market participants monitoring early signs of shifting inflation dynamics in Malaysia, particularly in the context of monetary policy expectations and consumer purchasing power.