Bank Negara Malaysia published its International Monetary Fund Special Data Dissemination Standard breakdown of international reserves, reporting USD132.57 billion in official reserve assets and USD1.55 billion in other foreign currency assets at end-June 2026. The central bank assessed Malaysia’s international reserves as usable. Predetermined short-term foreign currency outflows over the next 12 months totaled USD8.65 billion, while net short forward positions stood at USD27.19 billion, reflecting ringgit liquidity management. The data excludes USD2.98 billion in projected inflows from interest income and project loan drawdowns. Government guarantees of foreign currency debt due within one year represented the only contingent short-term net drain, at USD846.4 million.
Bank Negara Malaysia2026-07-31
Bank Negara Malaysia reports USD132.57 billion in usable international reserves at end-June 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia reported USD132.57 billion in official reserve assets at end-June 2026 and assessed Malaysia’s international reserves as usable. Predetermined 12-month foreign currency outflows totaled USD8.65 billion, while net short forward positions stood at USD27.19 billion.