Malaysia’s benchmark index outperforms Asean peers


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is the best-performing Asean benchmark index year-to-date, up 10%, as policy execution and foreign direct investment inflows lift sentiment.

According to Maybank IBG Research, the Johor Baru-Singapore special economic zone (SEZ) and technology upcycle will drive the next leg of gains.

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