Headline inflation rises to 4.7pct in August - BNM

Headline inflation has increased to 4.7 percent in August 2022 from 4.4 percent in July, in line with market expectations, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

The central bank said core inflation increased to 3.8 percent during the month versus 3.4 percent in the previous month.

“The increase largely reflected higher prices for rental and...