Overview

Malaysia’s Current Account Balance (CAB) recorded a significant surplus of RM15.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by a sturdy performance in the Goods account and sustained improvement in Services account. The Goods account recorded net exports of RM33.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 compared to RM24.3 billion in the preceding quarter.  Meanwhile, the Financial account registered a higher net inflow of RM27.4 billion (Q4 2025: RM9.4 billion), driven by net inflows across all investment, particularly in Direct Investment and Portfolio investment.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) registered a net inflow of RM22.8 billion in Q1 2026 (Q4 2025: net inflow of RM26.6 billion), supported by inflows in Debt instruments as well as Equity & investment fund shares. This FDI were mainly channelled into the Services sector, particularly Information & communication subsector, while Singapore, China and Hong Kong were the main source countries. Meanwhile, Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) recorded a net outflow of RM8.1 billion in Q1 2026 (Q4 2025: net outflow of RM4.1 billion), driven by investments in the Services and Mining & quarrying sectors. The outflows were largely directed to Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

The International Reserves increased to RM511.3 billion as at the end of Q1 2026, compared to RM509.7 billion as at the end of Q4 2025.

The full publication of Quarterly Balance of Payments, First Quarter 2026 can be downloaded through eStatistik portal.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA

15 May 2026

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