PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 29 -- S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia's sovereign credit rating at 'A-' with a Stable outlook, citing the economy's resilience and diversification, sustained growth momentum and continued fiscal consolidation.

The ratings agency expects Malaysia's economy to expand 5.5 per cent in 2026, following 5.2 per cent growth in 2025 and 5.7 per cent year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Finance said.

S&P forecasts average annual growth of five per cent between 2026 and 2029, while Malaysia's 10-year weighted-average real GDP per capita growth is estimated at 3.7 per cent, above the global median for peers at similar income levels.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim s...