Central bank considers monetary policy stance appropriate, supportive of economy, consistent with price stability

National CPI expected to trend slightly higher this year due to low base effect, domestic policy adjustments, communication-related inflation

DOSM says rise led by personal care, social protection, miscellaneous goods and services groups

Food prices usually increase at a faster rate than wages, which means a heavier burden for lower-income families

Look under surface differences in financial systems to comprehend how money, economic structures really function, says ex-banker

CPI inflation was maintained within target range last year, supported by stable inflation across various components

Jakarta finalises EU free trade negotiations, signs free trade deal with Eurasian Economic Union, aims to sign US tariff deal by end-January

More challenges lie ahead of 2026 despite low unemployment, inflation, rising real incomes across the board, says PM Wong

Central bank says rise driven partly by higher cigarette prices after excise duty hike

Direct price comparisons between states inappropriate since Selangor has higher living standards, income levels, says MB

Education sector contributing factor to increase, says DOSM

Local note on track to strengthen further in 2026, says economists

Local note may test breach of RM4.08 level as lower US federal fund rate in 2026 is plausible, says analyst

New outbreak of trade tensions render global growth vulnerable, investor optimism over AI may trigger stock market correction if expectations unmet, says OECD

Report shows nation’s economic powerhouse continues to outperform country GDP forecasts

Report shows nation leads SEA, growth supported by consumer adoption, stable macroeconomic conditions

State’s expansion already exceeds initial RS-1 target, reaching 7.3 pct, says MB

Softer global oil, commodity prices in near future may help keep inflation lower, maintain moderate domestic cost conditions

Nation's inflation lower than Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, but higher than China

Bank notes that headline, core inflation remain in check, monetary policy likely to remain nimble