2026.02.1904:00:00UTC+00Malaysia’s January Inflation Holds Steady at 1.6% Year-on-Year

Malaysia’s consumer price inflation remained unchanged in January 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 1.6% year-on-year, matching the pace recorded in December 2025. The latest data, updated on 19 February 2026, indicate a stable price environment at the start of the year.

On a year-over-year basis, January’s reading reflects the same annual rate of change as December, meaning price pressures neither accelerated nor eased between the two months. According to the comparison methodology, both the current and previous figures measure inflation against the same month a year earlier, underscoring a consistent trend in Malaysia’s inflation dynamics heading into 2026.

The steady 1.6% print may be viewed as a sign of contained inflationary pressures, offering policymakers and markets a degree of predictability as they assess the broader economic outlook and potential implications for interest rates and consumer spending.