Household debt rises by 4% to RM1.27 trillion, making up 87.5% of GDP
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 6): The overall household debt increased by 4% to RM1.
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Malaysia's absolute poverty rate at 5.6% — chief statistician
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): The Statistics Department said today the absolute poverty rate in Malaysia improved from 7.
BNM Annual Report 2019: Household debt continues to expand, but credit risks largely contained
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said today household debt, as measured by the household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, expanded at a faster pace in the second half of 2019, primarily driven by loans for the purchase of residential properties.
BNM Annual Report 2019: Risk of loan repayment defaults remains low among M'sian households
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Although household debts expanded faster in the second half of 2019, the risk of Malaysian borrowers defaulting on their loan repayment remains low, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
Malaysia GDP growth slows to 4.4% in 3Q vs 4.9% in 2Q
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 15): Malaysia's economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product, moderated to 4.
Malaysia's household debt deleveraging to continue: Report
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): The stock of household debt as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia has declined over the years, thanks in part to a weaker housing market, and more deleveraging is likely to continue.
Malaysia’s household debt ratio down but still high, says BNM
PETALING JAYA (March 27): Malaysia’s total household debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio has eased further for the fourth consecutive year to 83% at end-2018 compared with 83.
Closely monitor large household debt, IMF tells Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (March 12): Malaysia’s financial sector appears resilient with sound profitability and liquidity indicators, as well as low non-performing loans, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Putrajaya recognising income gap woes
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The government appears to recognise that income gaps are growing more alarming than previously acknowledged.
Wan Azizah: Resolving wealth gap a priority for Pakatan government
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said ensuring an equitable distribution of wealth among the people is one of the core elements that the Pakatan Harapan government is working to achieve.
