Fed Rate Cut Pushes Ringgit To Four-year Peak Vs Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened at its strongest level in more than four years against the greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps).

Fitch's Affirmation Of Malaysia's Ratings Bolstered By Sterling Performance Across Key ESG Indicators — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.

IILM Concludes 2025 With US$1.365 Bln Short-term Ṣukuk Reissuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$1.365 billion short-term sukuk across four tenors, in its final auction for 2025.

IILM Issues US$1.35 Bln Sukuk Featuring First Nine-month Note

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has issued and reissued US$1.35 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) in short-term sukuk across five tenors, its widest range of maturities offered in a single auction.

IILM’s Short-term Sukuk Portfolio Hits New Record High Of US$6.2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) outstanding short-term Sukuk portfolio has reached a new record level of US$6.2 billion (US$1=RM4.20).

IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

Downward Trend In Debt, Fiscal Reforms Can Support Malaysia’s Sovereign Rating -- Fitch

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The expectation of a downward trend in general government debt and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is closer to peer medians, supported by a strong consolidation strategy and improved growth prospects, could put upward pressure on Malaysia’s ‘BBB+’ sovereign rating.

Fitch Lifts World Growth Outlook, Warns Of US Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has lifted its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarter data, but said evidence of a United States (US) slowdown is mounting.

Johor Data Centres Operating Capacity Can Reach Up To 5,000 MW In 2029 - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings foresees tremendous growth in data centres in Johor, with operating capacity to possibly reach up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) in 2029.

MOF Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and subdued external demand, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

IILM’s US$800 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed 2.3 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$800 million (US$1=RM4.23) in short-term sukuk across three tenors, with the offering oversubscribed by 2.3 times.

Fiscal Consolidation Pays Off For Malaysia; US Dollar Seen On Weaker Path

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a positive outlook for the country’s sovereign credit ratings.