Median estimate of six economists shows consumer inflation edging up from 1.9% in August. Core inflation remains at 1.7%. ANZ says higher fuel costs are partly offset by softer food prices and electricity relief. Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to hike rates by 25 bps next month despite benign inflation. CPI data due later Monday.
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