Malaysia’s Long-Term Issuer and Senior Unsecured Debt Given A3 Rating – Outlook Stable: Moody’s Investors Service

The Government of Malaysia’s local and foreign currency long-term issuer and local currency senior unsecured debt received an A3 rating with a Stable Outlook, from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s). The Stable Outlook is based on Moody’s view that based on current assumptions, the risks to Malaysia’s credit profile remain steady at the A3 level.

Moody’s stated that key drivers for the rating affirmation include Malaysia’s robust medium-term growth prospects, resilient credit profile and economic debt carrying capacity. Moody’s expects the existing diversified and competitive economy, in combination with supportive demographics to drive medium-term growth. Moody’s also points to Malaysia’s reliable and effective macro...