Despite household debt hitting 84.3pc of GDP, BNM says it's not a concern for now
He said the central bank is monitoring closely the elevated household debt level, even as loans are being extended prudently and repaid on time.
'From a stability perspective, these are good quality loans, and the total shareholder return (TSR) has also improved,' Abdul Rasheed told a press conference after announcing Malaysia's second quarter 2025 GDP performance here today.
He also said banks have been prudent in their loan approvals and have supported households through sound financing practices.
'The latest household impairment ratio stands at a healthy 1.1 per cent, which reflects the resilience of household borrowers,' Abdul Rasheed noted.
The central bank governor emphasised that BNM would continue to monitor household debt developments to safeguard financial stability while ensuring that credit remains supportive of economic growth.
In a recent session of the Dewan Rakyat, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying stated that Malaysia's household debt reached RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March 2025. While this level remains elevated, it is offset by robust household assets.
She said the household sector remains resilient, backed by financial assets amounting to RM3.45 trillion as at end-March 2025, which is 2.1 times higher than total debt. — Bernama
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