KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today sought to correct claims that Malaysia’s debts had increased under his management as finance minister.

He attributed the rise to debts inherited from previous governments, such as those linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Anwar said the federal government tries its best to fulfil the needs of all but has limited finances.

“Now, among big issues, they say Anwar manage the economy, the debt increases,” he said during a meet-up before over 200 female trainees at the National Service programme’s Camp 515 here, rejecting the claim.