Snapshot for Malaysia CPI YoY (MACPIYOY)

Rate Profile Information for MACPIYOY

Sector MACP presents data relating to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Malaysia. Methodology: CPI measures the average rate of change in prices of a fixed basket of goods andservices that represents the expenditure pattern of all households in Malaysia. Base year : (2005=100) For previous CPI figures, please refer to {ALLX MYCP}. Changes to index as per base year: 1985 - 1990 = (1980=100) 1991 - 1994 = (1990=100) 1995 - 2000 = (1994=100) 2001 - 2005 = (2000=100) Index MACPRENT represents data relating to housing, water, electricity, gas & other fuels. Weightings:- Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages - 31.4 Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco - 1.9 Clothing and Footwear - 3.1 Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas - 21.4 Furnishings, Household Equipment - 4.3 Health - 1.4 Transport - 15.9 Communication - 5.1 Recreation Services and Culture - 4.6 Education - 1.9 Restaurants and Hotels - 3.0 Miscellaneous - 6.0