FX.co ★ Malaysia Current Account Surplus Widens in Q3

In the third quarter of 2025, Malaysia's current account surplus expanded significantly to MYR 12.2 billion, a notable increase from MYR 1.8 billion during the corresponding period the previous year. This growth was propelled by an increase in the goods account surplus, which climbed to MYR 33.3 billion, up from MYR 22.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Concurrently, the services account saw a turnaround, moving from a MYR 0.8 billion deficit to a surplus of MYR 0.7 billion. This improvement was bolstered by a rising surplus in the construction sector, enhanced returns from travel, and reduced deficits in insurance, pension services, and other business services. Additionally, the secondary income deficit contracted to MYR 1.8 billion, improving from MYR 2.4 billion a year prior. However, the primary income account deficit widened to MYR 19.9 billion from MYR 17.4 billion in the same period last year.