February 2014

Posted Date : 11 Mar 2009 The second stimulus package unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib, is a bold effort by the government to boost domestic growth in the wake of rapidly deteriorating global economic conditions. Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) views the RM60 billion stimulus package, which represents 9% of Malaysia’s …

MARC views stimulus package as critical buffer against sharp slowdown in Malaysian economy Read More »

Posted Date : 02 Jan 2009 MARC has revised its forecast of Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2009 to 2.5% from its October’s projection of 3.5% as a result of the continuing uncertain outlook for the global macro economy combined with moderating consumer demand which would dampen domestic economic growth prospects. As shockwaves from the global …

As reality bites, MARC lowers its 2009 forecast for Malaysian GDP to 2.5% Read More »

Posted Date : 05 Nov 2008 MARC anticipates the ongoing weakness of the US economy to trigger a global recession in 2009 that will have an adverse impact on Malaysia’s economic performance next year. The impact will likely to filter through as sharp moderation in the external sector as lower demand hits Malaysia’s export sector. …

Slower economic growth and lower bond issuance but recession not on the cards Read More »

Posted Date : 20 Oct 2008 MARC views that the ongoing global turbulence roiling the financial markets will likely trigger a global recession in 2009 and accordingly forecasts Malaysia’s GDP growth for next year at 3.5%. The world’s largest economy and Malaysia’s single largest trading partner, the United States (US) is likely to experience its …

MARC forecasts Malaysia’s 2009 GDP growth at 3.5% : Resilient amid global financial dislocation Read More »

Posted Date : 10 Jun 2008 The year 2008 had started out as rather picture perfect despite slowing global growth and turbulence in international markets. Indicators such as retail sales growth, auto sales, home sales and consumer credit growth exhibited strength, and the economy showed good momentum. As the second half of 2008 commences, MARC …

A modest retreat in credit fundamentals ahead? Read More »