Malaysia’s inflation up 2pc in May as information, food and housing groups record gains, says DOSM (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia's inflation rose 2.0% in May 2026, driven by increases in information, food, and housing costs, while some fuel prices declined and electricity surcharges were introduced for high consumers.

• Malaysia's inflation increased 2.0% in May 2026, with CPI index rising to 137.1 from 134.4
• Information, food, and housing groups saw price increases, while transportation and education inflation rates declined
• Fuel prices decreased for some petroleum products, but electricity surcharges were imposed on high consumers
• 63.5% of items recorded price increases, with 97.5% of those increases below 10%