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Malaysia's health inflation more than doubles to 3pc in 2025
Health-related costs in Malaysia surged to 3.0 per cent annually in 2025, more than doubling from 1.3 per cent the previous year, the Department of Statistics revealed.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia's health inflation rate accelerated significantly in 2025, rising to 3.0 per cent compared to 1.3 per cent in 2024, according to official figures released by the Department of Statistics.
The more than twofold increase underscores growing pressures on healthcare costs across the nation, affecting both private medical services and pharmaceutical expenses. The surge reflects broader inflationary trends impacting the healthcare sector regionally and globally.
The acceleration in health inflation poses potential challenges for household budgets and government healthcare expenditure. Rising medical costs typically affect consumers seeking private healthcare services, prescription medications, and specialist treatments.
The statistics agency's latest data comes amid ongoing monitoring of inflation trends across various sectors in Malaysia's economy. Healthcare costs have emerged as a significant component of consumer spending, particularly as the population ages and demand for medical services increases.