Sovereign Risk Country Scorecard: Malaysia, Q4
Malaysia has a somewhat above-average risk profile compared with similar emerging countries. It has high economic growth, limited unemployment and strong inflation targeting, in addition to a number of energy- and climate-related benefits owing to its oil and gas reserves and CO2 sinks based on land use and forestry. Malaysia’s external positions are a weakness but its current account balance is positive and its public finances are satisfactory. Its main weaknesses are its limited GDP/capita, the high share of short-term debt in its gross external debt, and political challenges. A notable deterioration has recently been observed in the country’s socio-political profile, due in particular to the 1MDB scandal involving the prime minister. Malaysia is also obliged to import gas despite high production (mismatches) and must contend with significant physical climate risks.​
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