Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8% in 2024, but food prices climbed 2.5% due to rising costs of staples like rice and meat. As blanket subsidies are phased out, policymakers must weigh targeted support against market pricing. Dr Amjad Rabi explores the policy trade-offs ahead.



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Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.8% in 2024, but food prices climbed 2.5% due to rising costs of staples like rice and meat. As blanket subsidies are phased out, policymakers must weigh targeted support against market pricing. Dr Amjad Rabi explores the policy trade-offs ahead.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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