KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty-nine per cent of the RM1.32 trillion federal debt as of Dec 31 last year, amounting to RM514.85 billion, will mature within one to five years.
According to the Auditor General's Report 2/2026, RM313.39 billion (23.7 per cent) will mature within six to 10 years, while RM492.52 billion (37.3 per cent) will mature in 11 years or more.
Federal debt refers to the outstanding debt of the federal government arising from domestic borrowings, external borrowings and external assistance, excluding the debts of government agencies or government-owned companies.
The report stated that federal debt increased by RM73.16 billion (5.9 per cent) to RM1.32 trillion, up from RM1.25 trillion in 2024.
