The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period January to March 2010 increased by 1.3 per cent to 113.2 compared with that of 111.8 in the same period last year.

When compared to the same month in 2009, the CPI for March 2010 registered an increase of 1.3 per cent from 111.7 to 113.2 and compared with the previous month, the CPI remain unchanged at 113.2.

Consumer Price Index (2005 = 100) (% Change)	2009/2008	Jan - March 2010/2009	March 2010/2009
Malaysia	0.6	1.3	1.3
Peninsular Malaysia	0.5	1.3	1.3
Sabah	1.7	1.1	1.1
Sarawak	0.2	0.9	0.9

Below table shows the information of the Malaysia monthly inflation rate since year 2006. (Malaysia Inflation Rate Since Year 2006)

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Avg
2010	1.2	1.2	1.3
2009	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.5	3.3	2.5	1.7	1.3	0.9	0.6	0.5	0.6	2.19
2008	2.3	2.7	2.8	3	3.8	7.7	8.5	8.5	8.2	7.6	5.7	4.4	5.43
2007	3.2	3.1	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.6	1.9	1.8	1.9	2.3	2.4	2.00
2006	3.2	3.2	4.8	4.6	3.9	3.9	4.1	3.3	3.3	3.1	3	3.1	3.63

Inflation is expected to go high this year, there is the discussion of the electricity hike in July and the toll operator' toll review request.

Do wait and see whether the above mentioned utility and toll increase will materialize or the government will  subsidize or make compensation in order for the rate to be maintained at current level.

However, too much subsidize probably will hide the real cost of living and doing business in Malaysia. What do you think?

Do always remember to keep your money in the investment tools that provide higher return rate than the inflation rate. Happy Investing. 

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