KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable at 1.9 per cent in 2026.
Business : Malaysiaâs Inflation To Remain Manageable At 1.9 Pct In 2026 â OCBC, RHB IB
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- OCBC Group Research revised its headline inflation forecast to 1.9 per cent from two per cent previously, while RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) retained its projection at 1.9 per cent, compared with year-to-date inflation of 1.8 per cent.
- In research notes today, both OCBC and RHB IB noted that headline inflation eased to 1.8 per cent year-on-year in September from 1.9 per cent in August.
- OCBC said food and utilities inflation eased to 1.8 per cent and 1.4 per cent from 1.9 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively, more than offsetting higher transportation inflation of 2.5 per cent from two per cent in August.
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