Malaysia's $2. 8 Billion Debt Burden: A Stubborn Legacy of Corruption Malaysia still owes a staggering $2.
8 billion in 1MDB debts, a grim reminder of the country's long and difficult struggle to come to terms with its corrupt past.
The liability includes a government guaranteed Islamic note set to mature in 2039, as well as servicing the principal and interest on a massive financing package.