S&P Global Ratings Affirms Malaysia's A- Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Malaysia's sovereign credit ratings, maintaining a long-term foreign currency rating of A- with a stable outlook. The agency highlighted strong economic momentum, narrowing budget deficits, and flexible monetary policy as key supporting factors for the affirmation. Malaysia's GDP is projected to grow by 5.5% in 2026, driven by robust exports and AI-related semiconductor shipments.