RHB | Malaysia | Foreign Exchange Reserves Rose Marginally In February

Economic Research	08 March 2016
Malaysia
Economic Highlights
Foreign Exchange Reserves Rose Marginally In February The foreign exchange reserves gained by a marginal USD0.1bn to USD95.6bn as at 29 February 2016, following an increase of USD0.2bn in January, likely attributed to the continued albeit narrowing current account surplus recorded during the month. Economist:  Peck Boon Soon  | +603 9280 2163 Economist:  Vincent Loo Yeong Hong  | +603 9280 2172
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