Moody’s sees key risk to Malaysia credit rating from tariffs

TARIFF shocks pose a major threat to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, given the potential disruption to economic growth and fiscal consolidation, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The ratings firm sees downside risks to its initial projection of 5% growth for Malaysia this year due to exposure to global trade tensions. There’s also a possibility that the...

QuickCheck: Is there an assistance scheme that credits RM200 into MyKad monthly?

SCAMMERS are constantly devising new methods to exploit unsuspecting victims. Whether it’s the promise of financial aid or masquerading as legitimate entities, these fraudsters use deceptive tactics, mainly on social media, to dupe victims into divulging personal information. Recently, a viral TikTok post claims that there is a new aid scheme in which RM200 is credited...