Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting
The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
The Taylor Swift effect that drove up travel and hotel-related costs had analysts looking for an uptick in headline inflation in February.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM
Malaysia's headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), moderated to 1.8 per cent in October 2023, the lowest since April 2021.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Headline inflation rises to 3.3 pct in 2022, expected to moderate but remain elevated in 2023 - BNM
Malaysia's headline inflation increased to 3.3 pct in 2022 compared with 2.5 per cent in 2021, while core inflation averaged higher at 3 pct, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Headline inflation stable at 4.0 pct in November 2022 - BNM
Headline inflation continues to remain stable at 4.0 per cent in November 2022, similar to October 2022, as the increase in core inflation was offset by lower inflation in other categories.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Headline inflation rises to 4.7 pct in August 2022 - BNM
Headline inflation has increased to 4.7 pct in August 2022 from 4.4 pct in July, in line with market expectations, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Fri Sep 30 2022
Malaysia's inflation in June 2022 increased 3.4 pct - DOSM
Malaysia's CPI increased by 3.4 pct year-on-year (y-o-y) to 127.4 in June 2022 from 123.2 in June 2021, surpassing the average inflation in Malaysia for the January 2011-June 2022 period by 1.9 pct.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Malaysia records a 1.2 per cent drop in CPI for 2020
For the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, headline inflation fell 1.5 per cent to 120.3 compared to 122.1 a year earlier.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Headline inflation in October slipped
Malaysias consumer price inflation slowed in October 2017 to 3.7% year on year (yoy). The figure was 4.3% yoy in September 2017.
Mon Nov 27 2017
Financial and monetary developments in Malaysia
Headline inflation, as measured by the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), moderated to 2.6 per cent in March (February: 4.2 per cent), reflecting the lower fuel prices.
Fri Apr 29 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024