The Indonesian media is impressed with the attitude of Malaysian citizens in helping their government towards settling the country’s debts and called on Indonesians to follow the example .

The government’s efforts to set up ‘Tabung Harapan Malaysia’ should be an inspiration for Indonesian nationals to show their love for their country by helping their government overcome difficulties, they said.

A MetroTV report today commented on the inspirational response of Malaysians in the crowdfunding initiative to help the country pay its debts.

"Malaysians believe that for whatever amount contributed, they have played their part in helping their country. This also is a way for them to express their love for the nation,” the news report added.

The Indonesian online media also expressed their admiration on the over RM30 million raised since it was set up on May 31, and commended the administration of the government led by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for measures taken to reduce the country’s financial burden.

Indonesian BBC news said: "Malaysians work together to help to pay country’s debts,” and urged Indonesians and their government to take up the same initiative.

“As of February, the country had debts had reached US$356.2 billion, which is a far larger amount than the US$251 billion (RM1 trillion) debt faced by Malaysia.”

- Bernama