Bank Negara Malaysia reserves climb to US$132.6bn in June

The central bank's foreign-exchange buffer continues its steady accumulation, adding roughly US$2bn to the stockpile since mid-June and extending a multi-month upward trend.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-07 07:17 UTC · 1 min read

Bank Negara Malaysia reported that its international reserves reached US$132.6 billion as of June 30, 2026.

The figure represents a modest increase from the US$130.5 billion recorded just two weeks earlier, on June 15.

73 billion in April. The steady monthly gains reflect sustained inflows, bolstering the country's external financial position.

The latest data point extends a consistent trajectory of reserve accumulation for the central bank.

Official assets had previously risen to US$130.63 billion at the end of May, up from US$129.73 billion in April.

The steady monthly gains reflect sustained inflows, bolstering the country's external financial position.

For investors monitoring emerging-market liquidity, the growing reserve buffer provides a cushion against external shocks and currency volatility.