Malaysia's debt still manageable, says Idris Jala


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's debt is still manageable as it is below 55 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala.

He said the 53.8 per cent of national debt for last year is within the range as the government continues its efforts to bring down the fiscal deficit level.

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