Fitch maintains Malaysia's sovereign credit rating at BBB+ with ‘stable’ outlook


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KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has maintained Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook, underpinned by a diversified economy and export base.

Its Asia-Pacific sovereigns associate director, Kathleen Chen, said strong medium-term growth prospects, as well as current account surpluses, also support the rating strength.

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