M&A activities to gain momentum

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic is spurring South-East Asian firms, including Malaysian companies, to pursue growth opportunities via mergers and acquisitions (M&As) over the near to medium term, according to the latest EY Global Capital Confidence Barometer survey.

Ernst & Young PLT strategy and transactions partner Preman Menon said Malaysia echoed much of the trends seen across the region, including performance, during the Covid-19 period.