KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Food prices in Malaysia showed mixed trends in June, with the overall food and beverages group rising by 2.1 per cent year-on-year, according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

The price of vegetables saw a steep decline of 7.2 per cent, contributing to the moderation in headline inflation to 1.1 per cent.

Milk and other dairy products fell by 1.8 per cent, while cereals, meat and fish also recorded softer prices.

Food consumed at home fell 0.4 per cent, while commercially prepared meals rose 4.7 per cent, slightly faster than May.

Oils and fats increased by 1.7 per cent, while fruits and nuts dropped by 0.1 per cent year-on-year.

Core inflation was steady at 1.8 per cent while overall inflation excludin...