Malaysia’s foreign exchange reserves increased to USD 127.9 billion, up from USD 126.9 billion previously, according to the latest data updated on 24 February 2026.
The USD 1 billion rise in reserves suggests a marginal strengthening of the country’s external buffers, which are closely watched by investors and analysts as an indicator of Malaysia’s capacity to manage external shocks, support its currency, and cover imports and external debt obligations.
While the move is incremental, the continued build-up in reserves underscores a generally stable external position, which can help underpin market confidence in Malaysia’s financial and currency markets.
