Free Malaysia Today·4 min read·hard
Malaysia sells first dollar bonds in 5 years as subsidy bill rises
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Bloomberg
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Malaysia has successfully raised US$1.5 billion through its first dollar bond sale in five years to fund infrastructure and refinance debt. The move comes as the nation faces rising fuel subsidy costs exacerbated by global geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies.
Malaysia’s spending on petrol and diesel subsidies could climb to RM40 billion this year if current market prices persist.
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