Musk says US going bankrupt ‘extremely quickly’
The US national debt currently stands at about US$35 trillion, according to the US Treasury Department.
Tue Sep 10 2024
National debt to decline if Malaysia succeeds in cutting fiscal deficit to 3.5 pct - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said if the level can be reduced as per target, it would assure foreign investors that the govt has good fiscal discipline.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Federal govt debt could be fully settled in 2053 - MOF
According to the ministry, the federal government's debt at end-2022 amounted to RM1,079.6 billion, or 60.4 per cent of the GDP.
Thu Mar 30 2023
National debt, earthquake assistance among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
The latest national debt position, Malaysia's assistance to the Turkish and Syrian governments following the earthquake and corruption cases are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Tue Feb 14 2023
National debt, liabilities totalling RM1.5 trillion must be addressed - PM Anwar
Anwar said the country's economic position is still not strong and also affected by external developments.
Tue Jan 17 2023
National debt still within statutory limit - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the federal government's debt to GDP ratio as at end November 2020 was RM818.2 billion or 56.8 per cent.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Jawi script, national debt to be raised in Parliament today
Sabri Azit will ask why Jawi script writing is not introduced at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia level while Jawi-related courses are available at the tertiary level.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Looking ahead for some alternative avenues of funding deficit
The level of national debt is not necessarily the chief indicator of the government's ability to repay.
Tue Nov 17 2020
National debt remains at manageable level - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib said as at June this year, the national debt amounted to 53.2 per cent of the GDP.
Tue Oct 25 2016
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025