How does statutory debt compare to the GDP limit?

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Statutory Debt Remains Below the Revised Limit of 65 Per Cent of GDP

As of the end of September, the federal government's statutory debt stood at RM905 billion, equivalent to 59.7 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure was below the previously established statutory limit of 60 per cent of GDP. Subsequently, in October, the statutory debt limit was formally raised to 65 per cent of GDP.
Statutory Debt Level at End-September

The total statutory debt accumulated by the end of September reached RM905 billion. This amount represented 59.7 per cent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product for that period.
Previous Statutory Debt Limit

Prior to the revision, the statutory debt was capped at 60 per cent of the GDP. The reported statutory debt of 59.7 per cent of GDP as of end-September was therefore within this existing limit.
Revised Statutory Debt Limit

In October, the government adjusted the statutory debt limit upwards. The new ceiling for statutory debt was set at 65 per cent of the GDP, providing a wider scope for borrowing.

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