Fitch Rating’s decision to downgrade Malaysia’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) to BBB+ from A- is unlikely to impact its financial markets on a sustained and significant basis, …
COMMENT | Malaysia’s grand delusion 2020
This year 2020 was to be a “coming out” celebration of sorts for Malaysia, akin to South Korea’s glittering 1988 Olympics Game that heralded the nation’s entry into the developed world. Had everything …
Tale of two Belt and Road Initiative port projects in Malaysia shows limits of Chinese money
Most studies of Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative to grow global trade have focused on the goals that China seeks to achieve, oftentimes at the expense of host countries. It is viewed …
Economists offer different takes on Fitch downgrade of Malaysia’s rating
Economists have given mixed views on Fitch Ratings’ latest revision of Malaysia’s sovereign rating, with some saying it is on expected …
Amid Malaysia’s political chaos, is the country’s king carving out a new place for himself?
While Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah’s unprecedented statements and actions are seen by some as contradictory to the king’s constitutional role, it can be argued he is portraying himself as a …
Malaysia reports 1,335 new COVID-19 cases
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 1,335 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Dec 6), taking its total to 72,694. Three of the new infections were …
‘Don’t know if I’ll ever fly again’: Pilots, aircrew in Malaysia turn entrepreneurs to tide over COVID-19
It has been months since Naeem Nassir was terminated from Oman Air in July, and the 30-year-old pilot still longs for the adrenaline …
The Road Is “Wide Open” for Fintech as It May Become Primary Mode for Offering Financial Services, Says Malaysia’s Central Bank Asst Governor
The road Is “wide open” for Fintech as It may become primary mode for offering financial services, says Malaysia’s Central Bank Asst Governor.
Anwar: Malaysia’s Fitch Ratings downgrade shows urgent need for reforms, transparency from government
Stressing the need for a Covid-19 pandemic exit plan for Malaysia shaped by clear governance and an inviting investment-friendly environment, Anwar claimed that the finance minister had not managed to …
Govt should address key concerns that led to Malaysia’s downrating by Fitch, says Anwar
The government should address the key concerns that led to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating being downgraded by Fitch Ratings, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.