Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.

Impact investing need not mean sacrificing returns, panellists at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026 say, as investors increasingly look beyond ESG labels to measurable outcomes while Malaysia’s alternative financing platforms grapple with exits, governance and repeat capital.

Malaysia private capital is entering a new phase as shifting global conditions create opportunities to move up the value chain, strengthen the country’s regional position and turn emerging economic challenges into new areas for investment, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan bukan pembebasan, tetapi memberi sedikit kelegaan selepas bertahun-tahun Rosmah Mansor berdepan sabitan dan penghakiman di media sosial.

The Court of Appeal has not cleared Rosmah Mansor yet. But after seven years of conviction, condemnation and social-media vilification, it has given her something fundamental: an opportunity for evidence at the heart of her case to be properly tested.

Three former prime ministers facing separate legal proceedings is more than a political spectacle. It raises a bigger question about executive judgement, institutional confidence and the message Malaysia sends to investors.