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.
Malaysia's anti-graft landscape has been roiled in recent weeks by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) high-profile arrests of prominent figures. From politicians and business...
Mahathir, in alleging that Sultan handed over power to the British, glossed over the colonial administration elevating river mouth dwelling toll collectors in Malaya as territorial rulers recognised by the English crown!
This time round, Anwar Ibrahim is in the shackles put in place by his own ‘unity government’ partners.
Having spent so many years being incarcerated...
By: John Berthelsen (Asia Sentinel)
On October 17, Halim Saad, the executive chairman of Renong Group, bid RM5.2 billion (US$1.24 billion) in an attempt to...
By Hasnah AR
What was the biggest reason for the then opposition to want to overthrow the Barisan Nasional (BN) government? Just because of corruption?...
The Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the Wall Street Journal report accusing its government as “groundless”.
It said that China does not attach conditions...