Inflation control needs more than rate hikes 


PETALING JAYA: Since inflation is also driven by factors beyond demand, relying on monetary policy alone is not sufficient to address rising prices.

More specifically, monetary policy alone cannot tackle challenges arising from supply shocks or changes in regulation that often lead to a higher cost of production and eventually, higher prices to consumers.

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