Malaysia's large banks able to face competition from innovative digital banks - Moody's investors
Malaysia's six largest banking groups by assets are well-positioned to face competition from innovative digital banks following the announcement of five new digital entrants announced by Bank Negara.
Wed May 04 2022
Malaysia's diverse exports to help mitigate lockdown impact - Moody's
Msia's diverse export destinations and products should help to mitigate the impact of a prolonged national lockdown through the end of June.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Banks in Malaysia benefit from diversified and competitive economy - Moody's
The banks are capitalising on Malaysia's strong executive and legislative institutions.
Tue May 18 2021
Moody's assigns A3 rating to Malaysia's international sovereign sukuks
The government will collect all returns on the portfolio assets against the relevant periodic distribution amounts due.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Pace of recovery at Malaysian banks set to exceed regional peers' - Moody's
This stronger asset quality will help Malaysian banks restore profitability faster than their peers.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Loan repayment assistance poses risks to Malaysian banks' asset quality, strong capitalisation a respite - Moody's
The proportion of loans under RA for these banks increased to 13 per cent on average in February from 11 per cent in November 2020.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Budget 2021 recognises continuous support to lives and livelihoods - World Bank
The budget emphasises on inclusivity with further measures to sustain social protection support to vulnerable people.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Malaysia's credit profile relatively resilient - Moodys
The rating agency also argues that it would take a significant deterioration of Malaysia's (A3 stable) external metrics from current levels for the country's credit profile to weaken.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Moody's say MBSB merger is credit positive
This is because the merger, according to Moody's, would enable MBSB to gain access to cheaper source of funds and enables them to broaden their revenue stream.
Tue Jul 18 2017
MAHB's shares down after Moody's downgrade
MAHB share was easier this morning in the wake of the company being downgraded by rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, over challenges to its Turkey unit.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Malaysia's fiscal policy effective, says Moody's
Malaysia's monetary policy is effective in ensuring adequate levels of liquidity, banking stability and low inflation, said Moody's Investors Service.
Thu Mar 17 2016
Moody's expects capitalisation of Malaysian banks to remain robust
Global credit rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, expects the capitalisation of banks in Malaysia to remain robust.
Mon Mar 07 2016
Moody's: Global banks' credit risks to low oil prices rising
The deepening oil price slump will intensify pressure on banks globally, with those in major net oil exporting countries most exposed to credit risks in the near term.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Najib: Rakyat must have confidence in line with int'l rating agencies
Najib said the level of confidence of these international bodies must be disseminated to the rakyat to show that so much had been done by the government.
Tue Dec 08 2015
Political risk on Malaysia's creditworthiness very low - Moody's Investors Service
Moody's Investors Service has rated the likelihood of political factors in Malaysia affecting the country's creditworthiness as very low.
Sat Nov 14 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024