Malaysia's inflation rate remained relatively stable at 2 percent in May, with RHB forecasting inflation to average 2.1 percent this year. But beneath the headline numbers, producer prices have surged, raising questions about whether businesses can continue absorbing higher costs and how long inflation can remain contained. We discuss the outlook for prices, policy and the risks ahead with Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research at RHB Bank.

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Malaysia's inflation rate remained relatively stable at 2 percent in May, with RHB forecasting inflation to average 2.1 percent this year. But beneath the headline numbers, producer prices have surged, raising questions about whether businesses can continue absorbing higher costs and how long inflation can remain contained. We discuss the outlook for prices, policy and the risks ahead with Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research at RHB Bank. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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