Malaysia’s inflation expected to remain between 1.5 and 2.5pc this year, says economy minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's economy minister stated that inflation is expected to remain between 1.5 and 2.5 percent this year despite ongoing price pressures from energy supply crises and global uncertainties. The current inflation rate is 1.9 percent, lower than the global forecast of 4.3 percent, and the government is implementing measures to mitigate inflation's impact.

• Malaysia's inflation is expected to stay between 1.5 and 2.5 percent this year
• The government aims to prevent inflation from significantly affecting the economy and cost of living
• Current inflation rate is 1.9 percent, lower than the global forecast of 4.3 percent