Malaysia's statutory debt within acceptable limits, says Finance Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's statutory debt reached 56.8% at the end of June but this is well below the allowed 60% statutory debt limit, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

He said the government is planning to table a motion to lift the statutory debt ceiling in the next parliamentary session.

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