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Oct 23, 2026

Can Malaysia Grow Its Own Businesses?

Can Malaysia grow its own businesses?

Malaysia has made progress in building its own industries, but growing foreign ownership presents new challenges. The country must find ways to strengthen Malaysian-owned firms while continuing to benefit from foreign investment.

Our Director of Research, Yin Shao Loong, was asked by Prof Amir Lebdioui about Malaysia’s greatest achievements and weaknesses in its development journey. The question now is how Malaysia can build on its past successes while navigating an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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