Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$132.1 billion as at July 31, 2026, providing the country with a healthy external liquidity buffer amid continued global economic uncertainty.
In a statement, the central bank said the reserve position is sufficient to finance 4.7 months of imports of goods and services and is equivalent to 0.9 times Malaysia’s total short-term external debt, indicating that the country’s external reserves remain at a prudent level.
The reserves comprise several key components, with foreign currency reserves accounting for the largest share at US$116.8 billion.
Malaysia’s reserve assets also include US$6.0 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), US$5.8 billion in gold holdings, US$2.2 billion in other reserve assets, and US$1.3 billion in the country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International reserves serve as an important safeguard against external economic and financial shocks, enabling the central bank to support orderly conditions in the foreign exchange market, meet the country’s external payment obligations and maintain confidence in Malaysia’s financial system.
The latest reserve level reflects BNM’s continued efforts to maintain adequate external buffers while supporting overall monetary and financial stability amid evolving global market conditions.
