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Malaysia must give investors clearer exits to unlock ASEAN capital

MALAYSIA needs to give investors clearer routes to get their money back if it wants to attract more private capital and establish itself as a gateway to ASEAN, the Malaysia Private Capital Association (MPCA) said. The association said the country’s p...

Malaysia must provide investors with clearer exit routes to attract more private capital and establish itself as a gateway to ASEAN, according to the Malaysia Private Capital Association (MPCA). The association argues that the country's private capital market cannot be judged solely by the number of funds raised or completed investment deals, but rather by a stronger cycle of investment, company growth, exits, and reinvestment.

This was among the key issues discussed at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026, which brought together investors, fund managers, founders, corporations, and policymakers. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong emphasized that Malaysia has a unique opportunity to strengthen its economic position and create a more attractive environment for businesses and investors, given the global shift from efficiency towards resilience following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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