Bank Negara Malaysia’s Reserves Rise to US$132.6 Billion

Kuala Lumpur, 6 November 2026 – Bank Negara Malaysia reported that its international reserves rose to US$132.6 billion as at 30 October, from US$132.1 billion on 15 October. The US$500 million increase, based on the published rounded figures, was about 0.4%. Foreign currency assets accounted for the largest share of reserves, at US$116.8 billion, while the central bank’s total assets stood at RM645.14 billion.

For Asian businesses and investors with Malaysian exposure, the release is a snapshot of the central bank’s external liquidity. It is useful for monitoring the resources available during periods of currency or funding stress, but it does not explain why the reserves changed or tell businesses where the ringgit will trade next. A higher US-dollar value is not, by itself, evidence of an equivalent flow of new foreign currency into Malaysia.