Fitch: Political Stability Important Rating Driver for Malaysia

Sagarika Chandra, Associate Director, Asia Pacific Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings

19-Apr-17 09:20

Fitch: Political Stability Important Rating Driver for Malaysia

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With general elections slated by 2018, Fitch will view Malaysia's rating sensitivities through the lens of political stability and economic policy-making. Sagarika also talks about domestic and external factors that could weigh on Malaysia's outlook.

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Tags: sovereign ratings, credit risks, external sentiment, fundamental outlook, capital outflow, current account, domestic demand, fiscal consolidation, governance standards, contingent liability, 1MDB

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