Malaysia’s Inflation Update: October 2025
MALAYSIA – The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has released the latest monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. In this blog, we will be exploring the latest inflation trends in Malaysia, starting with overall inflation (YoY), followed by a breakdown of price movements across major components.
As of October 2025, Malaysia’s inflation rate dropped to 1.3%, down from 1.5% in September 2025.
Scope
- Source: Consumer Price Index October 2025 (Link)
- Focus Area: Covers national trends, key inflation components, and state-level breakdowns.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Inflation
National Inflation Trend (1.3% in October 2025)
In October 2025, Malaysia’s headline CPI eased to 1.3% year-on-year (YoY)
How to read the chart:
A rising line indicates stronger price increases compared to the same month last year, meanwhile a downward or flattening line suggests easing inflation pressures.
Each point shows Malaysia’s YoY inflation rate from January 2024 to October 2025.
Inflation by Components (October 2025)
Below is the October 2025 breakdown by major components (YoY):
Personal Care & Miscellaneous recorded the highest inflation at 6% YoY. Followed by Insurance & Financial Services at 5.6%. Restaurant & Accommodation Services also saw an increase of 3.4%. Other components: education (2.4%), health (1.5%), food & beverages (1.5%), recreation, sport & culture (1.2%), housing & utilities (1.1%), furniture & household (0.3%) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (0.3%).
State-Level Highlights
Johor recorded the highest YoY inflation at 1.9%. Negeri Sembilan (1.7%), Selangor and Kuala Lumpur (1.6%), Melaka and Terengganu (1.4%), Pahang and Sabah (1.3%), Labuan 1.1%, Pulau Pinang (1%), Perlis and Putrajaya (0.9%), Sarawak (0.8%), Kedah and Perak (0.5%) and again Kelantan experienced the lowest inflation at 0.1%
