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.
MACC, acting on the directive of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, was apparently probing former leaders including one time Finance Minister II Daim Zainuddin and former dictatorial Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. They may have unlawfully retained reported Old Umno billions in assets!