DOSM: Malaysia’s health inflation doubles to 3pc in 2025 on higher insurance and healthcare costs

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Malaysia’s health inflation rate has doubled to 3% in 2025, primarily driven by higher costs in insurance and healthcare services. The increase reflects rising expenses that may impact overall consumer inflation in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, July 7 — Health inflation in Malaysia increased to three per cent in 2025 from 1.4 per cent the previou...