Malaysia tops emerging South-East Asia for investments

“In this year’s report, we identify several policies that will help emerging South-East Asia remain competitive when it comes to investment opportunities,” said Milken Institute head of the research department Claude Lopez.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia ranks No. 1 in emerging South-East Asia as the country with the most potential to attract foreign investors, according to the 2022 Milken Institute Global Opportunity Index.

The annual assessment, created to help inform investors and policymakers in global investment decisions, evaluates an economy’s investment landscape using variables such as macroeconomic outlook, access to financial services and the potential for future innovation and development.