Malaysia’s current account surplus jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2026, rising to $15.20 billion from $2.70 billion in the previous quarter, according to data updated on 15 May 2026.
The latest figure marks a significant strengthening from the fourth quarter of 2025, when the surplus stood at $2.70 billion. The move to $15.20 billion in Q1 2026 signals a substantial improvement in Malaysia’s external balance at the start of the year.
The first-quarter data will be closely watched by markets and analysts as an indicator of the country’s trade and income flows, and its capacity to generate foreign exchange earnings heading into the rest of 2026.
