In May 2025, Malaysia's annual inflation rate eased to 1.2%, down from 1.4% in the preceding two months, matching market expectations. This figure represents the lowest inflation rate since February 2021. Notably, food prices saw their smallest increase in eight months, rising by 2.1% compared to 2.3% in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1%, maintaining the same rate of increase as in April.