KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA) – Rating Agency Malaysia Bhd (RAM) said it has reaffirmed the short-term rating of P1 for Esso Malaysia Bhd’s RM250 million 5-year commercial papers that mature in 2004. The rating reflects Esso’s strong position in the downstream petroleum industry and efficient operations and the financial flexibility derived from parent firm Exxon Mobil…