Malaysia's international reserves increased to US$130.63 billion (around RM554 billion) at the end of May 2026, compared to US$129.73 billion recorded at the end of April, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
BNM also announced other foreign currency assets amounting to US$766.5 million, while the short-term outflows that have been set for the next 12 months are estimated at US$6.65 billion. Economic Calendar
The amount includes the repayment of the government's foreign loans as well as maturing BNM Interbank Bills in foreign currencies.
At the same time, the net short forward position was recorded at US$24.67 billion, which BNM said reflected the ringgit's liquidity management measures in the money market.
BNM explained that the data does not take into account projected foreign currency inflows from interest income and project loan disbursements. For the next 12 months, the inflow is estimated to be US$3.04 billion.
In addition, the only short-term contingent liability on foreign currency assets is the government guarantee for foreign currency debt maturing within one year, amounting to US$846.4 million.
BNM also stressed that there are no foreign currency loans with embedded options, no undrawn unconditional credit facilities with the central bank or other financial institutions, and no foreign currency options transactions against the ringgit.
Overall, BNM stated that Malaysia's international reserves as of end-May 2026 remain sufficient and can be used to meet the country's economic and financial needs.
