The national audit department reported improved government finances in 2025, with a reduced deficit-to-GDP ratio and lower debt growth rate. New borrowings decreased, but loan restructuring efforts were not effective in preventing new arrears from accumulating.
The deficit-to-GDP ratio declined from 4.1% to 3.7% in 2025.
The federal government's debt growth rate decreased from 10.2% to 5.9% from 2021 to 2025.
New borrowings decreased by 8.2% from RM202.248 billion in 2024 to RM185.577 billion in 2025.
The government wrote off RM578.32 million in repayment arrears in 2025, involving 23 loans.
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The federal government’s debt growth rate from 2021 to 2025 declined from 10.2% to 5.9%, the audit department said.
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government’s financial performance improved in 2025, with its revenue surplus increasing by RM2.184 billion and its deficit narrowing by RM3.878 billion compared with 2024.
In a statement on the auditor-general’s (A-G) report released today, the national audit department said the deficit-to-GDP ratio also declined from 4.1% to 3.7% in 2025.
"This achievement is better than the 3.8% target set in the 2025 budget. It lays a solid foundation for achieving the medium-term deficit target of below 3%," it said.
The A-G's report covers Putrajaya's financial statements for 2025, the activities of federal ministries and departments, the financial statements and activities of state governments, agencies, ministries and departments, as well as the management of state-owned companies.
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