KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- New borrowings under the MADANI Government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
New Government Borrowing To Fund Development, Repay RM13 Bln 1MDB Bonds – Anwar
Anwar Ibrahim, Parliament, 1MDB, Dewan Rakyat
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated new borrowings fund development and repay RM13 billion in 1MDB bonds, with debt increasing due to budget deficits.
- New borrowings finance development projects and repay RM13 billion in 1MDB bonds.
- National debt continues to rise due to budget deficits and cumulative borrowing.
- Fiscal deficit has decreased from 6.4% in 2021 to 3.7% in 2025, with further reductions projected.
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