Govt’s debt-to-GDP ratio rises to 65.2pc, but statutory debt stays within the limit, says Audit Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Federal Government’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio increased by 0.7 p...
According to the National Audit Department's Auditor General's Report (LKAN) 2/2026, the Malaysian government's debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 65.2% in 2025 from 64.5% in 2024. The statutory debt, which includes Malaysian Government Securities, Malaysian Government Investment Issues, and Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills, amounted to RM1.295 trillion in 2025.
Despite the increase in the overall debt-to-GDP ratio, it remains within the statutory debt limit of 65% set by the Loans (Local) (Statutory Limit on Borrowing) and Government Funding (Statutory Limit on Moneys Received) Order 2022.
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