Nation’s finances stable despite higher debt, says auditor-general

The increase in national debt by 10.2 percent from 2021 to 2022 is not something to be worried about, said auditor-general Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

“I want to emphasise that the country’s financial statements are stable. In fact, it’s much better than last year. So yes, debt has increased but at the same time, our revenue and financial performance have also increased, as well as our gross domestic product (GDP).

“And that is why we gave...