Deputy finance minister Liew Chin Tong said the arrears mainly involve loans for basic public infrastructure projects, including clean water supply, sewerage, low-cost public housing, and public transport. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Outstanding loan arrears due to the federal government totalled RM8.08 billion as of Dec 31, 2025, said deputy finance minister Liew Chin Tong.

Liew said companies made up the largest share of borrowers at 62%, followed by state governments at 32%.

The arrears mainly involved loans for basic public infrastructure projects, including clean water supply, sewerage, low-cost public housing, and public transport, he told the Dewan Rakyat when winding up his ministry's debate on the Auditor-General’s Report 2/2026 today.