Economists expect inflation to increase by between 3% and 4% until the end of the year from 2% in July. However, the overall inflation for 2013 should remain at a moderate pace of 2.0% to 2.5% on the back of the lower inflation of 1.7% recorded during the first seven months of the year. Why Malaysian economist and professor in economy cannot advice the public. May be we need more basic research and extension work.