In a historic economic milestone, Malaysia’s services sector has recorded a RM0.7 billion surplus in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time in 14 years that the country has moved out of deficit. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted this achievement in Parliament today, attributing it to careful economic planning and fiscal discipline.
During the Dewan Rakyat session, responding to Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah Wee Tse, Anwar emphasized the significance of this turnaround. “One very interesting figure I want to highlight is our deficit, which used to be a real problem. But in 2025, in the third quarter, we recorded a surplus for the first time and were no longer in deficit after 14 years,” he said.
The prime minister noted that disciplined fiscal management and a positive current account balance played key roles in the improvement. He revealed that the current account balance had reached 12.2 per cent in Q3, a clear reflection of the government’s effective economic strategies.
Anwar also highlighted that these measures have strengthened public and investor confidence, helping the Malaysian ringgit perform among the strongest in Asia.
This historic achievement is not just numbers on a balance sheet—it reflects a country steadily regaining financial resilience and stability after years of persistent deficits. For ordinary Malaysians, it signals a stronger economy, better job prospects, and a more secure future.
