The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has revealed that a total of RM31.2 billion has been successfully recovered in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd from the establishment of the Asset Recovery Trust Account (AA MKA) in December 2018 up to 30 September 2025. This figure includes proceeds and foreign exchange adjustments.
According to the MOF, funds kept in the AA MKA have not been used for government operating costs or new development projects. Instead, the money is tightly controlled and allocated solely for repaying debts and fulfilling existing financial obligations related to 1MDB and SRC.
The ministry stressed that this approach is critical to prevent further strain on public finances caused by the fallout of the 1MDB scandal.
As of 30 September 2025, the remaining balance in the trust account stands at RM5.29 billion, while 1MDB’s outstanding debt amounts to RM24.46 billion. This includes Islamic Medium Term Notes (IMTN) sukuk financing totalling RM9.02 billion—comprising RM5 billion in principal and RM4.02 billion in interest—as well as RM15.44 billion in shareholder advances from MOF and Minister of Finance Incorporated (MKD).
In a written response to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH–Bandar Tun Razak), the ministry assured that the government is committed to accelerating recovery efforts to retrieve all misappropriated funds linked to the scandal. The ultimate goal is to maximise returns to settle outstanding debts and meet 1MDB and SRC financial obligations within designated timelines.
