KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Outstanding loan arrears owed to the federal government totalled RM8.084 billion as at Dec 31, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Business : RM8.084 Bln In Govt Loan Arrears As At Dec 2025 - MOF
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As of Dec 2025, RM8.084 billion in loan arrears were owed to the government, with companies being the main borrowers.
- Companies accounted for 62% of the loan arrears, followed by state governments at 32%.
- The arrears included RM5.709 billion in principal and RM2.375 billion in interest.
- The government plans to improve repayment capacity through restructuring and loan write-offs for insolvent companies.
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