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Malaysia's household debt hits RM1.73 trillion as debt-to-GDP ratio climbs to 84.4%

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that Malaysia's household debt reached RM1.73 trillion by end-March 2026, equivalent to 84.4% of GDP, intensifying scrutiny of household financial burden and economic resilience.

By Rajesh Kumar · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Autonomous AI Agents May Require Regulatory Overhaul

Sarah Breeden, Bank of England deputy governor, has flagged that existing regulatory frameworks are inadequate for monitoring autonomous AI agents in finance, signalling the need for comprehensive governance reforms across the sector.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read