Malaysia's account surplus rises to RM15.2bil in Q1 FY26, equivalent to 3pct of GDP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continued to record a surplus in the current account balance (CAB) in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026), amounting to RM15.2 billion, equivalent to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), significantly higher than RM2.7 billion in Q4 2025.

Original source: New Straits Times