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Curbing Inflation, Easing Costs: The Policy Perspective

Ahmad Mohd Ripin, Deputy Director, Monetary Policy Department of Bank Negara Malaysia

11-Apr-25 08:30

Curbing Inflation, Easing Costs: The Policy Perspective

Bank Negara Malaysia's latest monetary policy statement has shown that central headline inflation eased from 1.7% in January to 1.5% in February 2025, while core inflation, which excludes volatile items like fresh food, inched higher to 1.9% in February 2025 compared with 1.8% in January. Ahmad Mohd Ripin the Deputy Director, Monetary Policy Department of Bank Negara Malaysia explains the disconnect between official inflation figures and the public’s lived experience of rising costs.

Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam, Aisalli Ayub


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  government,  investments,  financial wellness

Tags:  bank negara malaysia,  monetary policy,  inflation,  rising cost, 


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