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.
Prime minister has confirmed preferential treatment for so-called Bumiputra companies will also apply to hiring for multibillion-dollar construction project
But detractors say affirmative action risks...