Kuala Lampur:The Federal Government's debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio rose to 65.2 percent in 2025, marking an increase of 0.7 percentage points from 64.5 percent in 2024.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the National Audit Department (JAN) reported that the Federal Government's statutory debt stood at RM1.295 trillion in 2025. This debt comprises Malaysian Government Securities, Malaysian Government Investment Issues, and Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills.

The statutory debt-to-GDP ratio has been on an upward trend since 2023, moving from 62 percent to 63.9 percent. However, it remains below the statutory debt limit of 65 percent, as outlined in the Loans (Local) (Statutory Limit on Borrowing) and Government Funding (Statutory Limit on Moneys Received) Order 2022.