Debt, liabilities rise to RM1.76t, GDP ratio falls
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s aggregate debt and liabilities exposure rose to RM1.76 trillion as at end-June 2026, but its share of gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 80.7 per cent from 84.4 per cent a year earlier.
Malaysia's aggregate debt and liabilities exposure reached RM1.76 trillion as of end-June 2026, but its share of GDP fell to 80.7% from 84.4% a year earlier, according to the Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates Report 2027. The report highlights that federal government debt accounted for the largest portion at RM1.38 trillion, or 63.1% of GDP, while committed guarantees stood at RM248.3 billion, or 11.4% of GDP.
The government has pledged to closely monitor these exposures and associated risks to ensure they remain manageable and aligned with fiscal objectives.
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