International reserves rise to USD132.1 billion
Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves rose to USD132.1 billion as at 31 July 2026 from USD117.4 billion at the end of June.
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia · August 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2026 —
International reserves rise to USD132.1 billion KUALA LUMPUR — Bank Negara Malaysia’s international reserves increased to USD132.1 billion as at 31 July 2026, up from USD117.4 billion at the end of June, the central bank said in a statement on Wednesday.
Market Impact
The reserves are sufficient to finance 4.7 months of imports of goods and services and cover 0.9 times of total short-term external debt, according to the central bank. The reserves position remains adequate to support the country’s external obligations and liquidity needs.
The latest reserves level reflects a USD14.7 billion increase from the previous month. The ratio is calculated using the latest reserves data and short-term external debt figures as at the first quarter of 2026. Short-term external debt, which includes borrowings maturing within one year, is primarily held by resident banks and multinational corporations for foreign currency liquidity operations.
The central bank did not provide further details on the factors driving the increase in reserves. The reserves are deemed adequate to meet Malaysia’s external payment obligations without reliance on Bank Negara’s holdings.
Analysts expect the reserves to remain stable, supported by Malaysia’s diversified export base and steady foreign investment inflows. The central bank’s next update on international reserves is expected in September 2026.
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