Bank Negara international reserves hit 11-year high on forex, gold gains


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KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s international reserves hit US$128.3 billion as of Feb 27, 2026, the highest level in more than 11 years, supported by stronger foreign exchange and gold accumulation.

According to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB), reserves rose US$1.4 billion, or 1.1 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m), marking the highest level since August 2014.

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