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.
In Part 1, we examined why the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award continues to raise legitimate legal questions. In Part 2, we shift the focus to a more fundamental issue: how Malaysia should advance its own interests in the South China Sea. From the historical legacy of the "Malayan Sea" to recent developments at Pulau Layang-Layang, Lawyer Nor Hisham Mohd Nor argues that Malaysia must articulate a distinctly Malaysian narrative rooted in sovereignty, history and national interest.
China’s Skyworth PV is making an aggressive push into Malaysia, betting that regulatory reforms, rising tariffs and shifting energy economics will trigger the next wave of rooftop solar growth — but it is entering an increasingly crowded and competitive market.
The Ringgit Malaysia will stop heading north when speculators stop selling US$ and start buying the American currency by selling RM and gold!
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Hubungan Jubli Emas antara China-Malaysia adalah kukuh dan stabil, tiada konflik di Laut China Selatan seperti yang digembar-gemburkan.
Sepanjang 50 tahun yang lalu, kedua-dua negara...
Sabah and Sarawak, no longer states in partnership with Malaya in Malaysia, but territories — i.e. colonies — needs decolonisation by the 24-Nation UN...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would have done better in UK 2024 if he had pushed through legislation in Parliament on runoff if there were more than two parties in the fray in any seat!
Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed Malaysia’s intention to seek accession with the BRICS economic grouping. The announcement brought excitement and consternation concurrently to Malaysians. Let’s dissect why the news brought the feeling of excitement and dread simultaneously to Malaysia.
Sabah and Sarawak, always against Anwar Ibrahim, would probably find it difficult accepting another Decree by Agong on the prime ministership if the incumbent remains in the saddle!
The anti-multicultural Opposition in Malaysia, rooting for the past, should note that there are parallels with Narendra Modi's India, both being Commonwealth jurisdiction, as ex-British Empire territories, based on the rule of law!
Former dictatorial Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (based on own words) has run foul of numerous laws, the law will take its course on alleged wrongdoing!
Dictatorial former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, barking up the wrong tree on Indian and Chinese diaspora in Malaysia, on Tamil and Malay as language and form of identity!