Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns
China and M'sia would be most severely hit, with rating downgrades by more than six notches in the partial collapse scenario, study shows.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Global warming could cut over 60 countries' credit ratings by 2030, study warns
The hardest hit countries included China, Chile, Malaysia, and Mexico which could see six notches of downgrades by the end of the century.
Fri Mar 19 2021
China dismisses Moody's downgrade as 'inappropriate'
The downgrade was based on the "pro-cyclical" rating approach which is "inappropriate," the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, China''s Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed May 24 2017
PMO welcomes S&P's latest assessment
The Prime Minister's Office is satisfied with the Standard & Poor's reaffirmation of its ratings in various 'A' categories for short and long-term credit ratings for Malaysia.
Tue Jul 28 2015
Further consolidation of fiscal deficit may trigger rating upgrade: Moody's
One of the infrastructure weaknesses addressed was a large proportion of expenditure dedicated to fuel subsidy by the government.
Wed Feb 04 2015
China ratings firm warns of global 'currency crisis'
Rising sovereign debt levels in advanced economies are spawning a crisis that could topple the dollar and other reserve currencies, a Chinese credit ratings agency warned Monday.
Mon Feb 25 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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