Malaysian state funds scout for overseas deals to drive growth

Malaysian state funds scout for overseas deals to drive growth

KL Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

An underperforming economy, in the middle of a booming region, is pushing Malaysian government-linked investors to seek higher returns from investments outside the country. At the same time, the country’s private equity and venture capital firms, traditionally well-supported by public monies, are increasingly seeking alternative sources of funding for growth.