<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Juy 15): The federal government's statutory debt stood at 61.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) as of end-March 2026, still below the statutory limit of 65%, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The ministry said the government continues to maintain fiscal discipline and comply with all statutory debt limits set.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“The government has never failed to meet its interest payment obligations or repaying matured debt.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“This reflects the country's debt position that remains manageable, supported by a deep domestic financial market, a stable debt profile, and disciplined fiscal management,” the MOF said in a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat, published on the Parliament website Wednesday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>According to the ministry, as of the end of March 2026, the federal government's total debt stood at 63.1% of GDP compared with 65.2% in 2025.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>At the same time, offshore borrowings amounted to RM20.8 billion, well below the RM35 billion ceiling, while Malaysian Treasury Bills totalled RM4.5 billion, remaining below the statutory limit of RM10 billion, the ministry added.</p></div>

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