BNM international reserves stood at US$132.6 billion as at June 30, 2026, providing sufficient external liquidity to finance 4.7 months of imports of goods and services and covering 0.9 times the country’s total short-term external debt, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
In a statement, the central bank said the reserves position had taken into account the quarterly foreign exchange revaluation changes.
Foreign currency reserves remained the largest component of the country’s reserve assets at US$117.2 billion, representing about 88.4% of total international reserves.
Malaysia’s reserve assets also comprised:
- US$6.0 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs);
- US$5.8 billion in gold holdings;
- US$2.3 billion in other reserve assets; and
- US$1.3 billion in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve position.
This reflects continued ability to meet its external obligations while providing a buffer against potential global financial and economic shocks.
BNM said the reserves remain adequate based on international reserve adequacy benchmarks, supporting confidence in the country’s external sector amid ongoing uncertainties in the global economic environment.
