Rancak Media MALANG – Malang City’s inflation pressure for November 2025 showed signs of easing, remaining well within the targeted range. This positive development highlights the effectiveness of ongoing economic stabilization efforts.
According to Febrina, Head of Bank Indonesia (BI) Malang Representative, insights from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reveal that Malang City’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a monthly inflation rate of 0.16% (month-to-month/mtm) in November. This figure marks a significant decrease compared to the previous month’s 0.31% (mtm). “With this achievement, Malang City recorded an annual inflation rate of 2.71% (year-on-year/yoy),” Febrina stated on Tuesday (2/12/2025).
The primary driver of the CPI inflation in November 2025 was the food, beverage, and tobacco group, which contributed 0.08% (mtm) to the overall rate. This category’s influence underscores the sensitivity of local prices to essential commodities.
Breaking down the contributing factors, Malang City’s inflation was specifically fueled by price increases in several key commodities. Jewellery gold led the increase with a 0.06% contribution, followed by tomatoes at 0.03%, red chilies at 0.02%, red onions at 0.02%, and long beans also at 0.02% (mtm) respectively. The persistent rise in jewellery gold prices was directly attributed to the continued upward trend in global gold commodity values throughout November 2025.
Meanwhile, the surge in prices for tomatoes, red chilies, and red onions stemmed from a confluence of factors including reduced production amidst escalating public demand. Furthermore, heavy rainfall significantly disrupted both agricultural production and distribution channels for these perishable goods.
However, the overall inflationary pressure was mitigated by several commodities that experienced deflation. Rice, for instance, saw a deflationary contribution of -0.04% (mtm), while broiler chicken meat and broiler chicken eggs contributed -0.03% and -0.01% (mtm) respectively. The price reductions for these commodities were largely due to a well-maintained supply, helping to balance the inflationary pressures.
The moderation and containment of inflation within the target range are largely attributable to the robust coordination efforts of the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID). This team’s collaborative synergy involved a series of strategic initiatives throughout November 2025. These included the sequential implementation of Affordable Food Markets (GPM) across five sub-districts in Malang City from November 19-28, comprehensive monitoring of staple food prices, a proactive chili planting campaign on November 7, active participation in the East Java Province TPID High-Level Meeting on November 25, and consistent engagement in weekly TPID coordination meetings.
“The policy synergy between the Central and Regional Governments and Bank Indonesia will be continuously strengthened through the National Food Inflation Control Movement (GNPIP) and the reinforcement of the 4K program,” Febrina affirmed. This program, focusing on price affordability (Keterjangkauan harga), supply availability (Ketersediaan pasokan), smooth distribution (Kelancaran distribusi), and effective communication (Komunikasi efektif), aims to steadfastly maintain inflation within the target range of 2.5 ± 1% (yoy).
Summary
Malang City experienced an easing of inflationary pressure in November 2025, successfully remaining within its targeted range. According to Bank Indonesia Malang, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.16% (mtm), a significant decrease from the previous month’s 0.31%. This positive development contributed to an annual inflation rate of 2.71% (yoy).
The main drivers of inflation included jewellery gold, tomatoes, red chilies, and red onions, primarily due to global price trends and production issues exacerbated by heavy rainfall. Conversely, deflation in commodities such as rice, broiler chicken meat, and eggs helped mitigate overall price increases. These outcomes are largely attributed to the robust coordination efforts of the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID), which implemented various strategic initiatives to maintain price stability and ensure supply availability.
