Private equity firms show keen interest

Maybank Investment Bank head of advisory Reza Mohd Zin

PETALING JAYA: Private equity (PE) firms are undeterred from investing in Malaysia’s consumer, healthcare and technology sectors despite the tough operating business environment, according to industry experts.

Although there could be some PE funds exiting from the local market amid higher interest rates and inflationary pressure, observers said there are some sectors that would be able attract such firms.