Dr Mahathir: Malaysia's debt level still "healthy"


PUTRAJAYA: The ratio of debt to gross domestic product (GDP), which stands at 53 per cent currenty, is still considered "healthy" for the country as trading and revenue continue to rise, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"We can still pay our debts. We still can pay as we see investments yielding high profit. During my administration, a RM300mil profit made by Maybank is already considered as large.

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