Bank Negara Malaysia published its International Monetary Fund Special Data Dissemination Standard breakdown of international reserves, reporting USD 132.067 billion in official reserve assets and USD 368.5 million in other foreign currency assets at end-July 2026. The data indicate that Malaysia’s international reserves remain usable. Over the next 12 months, predetermined short-term foreign currency outflows total USD 8.306 billion, while net short forward positions stood at USD 26.897 billion, reflecting ringgit liquidity management. A further USD 1.226 billion contingent drain relates to government guarantees of foreign currency debt due within one year. Projected inflows of USD 3.057 billion from interest income and project loan drawdowns are excluded under the reporting methodology.
2026-08-28Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia reports USD 132.1 billion in official reserves, confirms reserves remain usable
Bank Negara Malaysia reported USD 132.067 billion in official reserve assets at end-July 2026 and assessed the reserves as usable. Predetermined 12-month foreign currency outflows total USD 8.306 billion, while net short forward positions stood at USD 26.897 billion.