According to Milken Institute, Malaysia has claimed the top spot for investors who are looking to put money into emerging and developing markets. It ranks higher than Thailand, China, Indonesia and Vietnam. The report reckons that Malaysia performed well on institutional frameworks, which has been thanks to its strong investors’ rights. Malaysia has many other positive attributes apart from the Institute’s assessment filters that include business perception, economic fundamentals, and international standards and policy. It has a relatively young demographic that is expected to remain below 40 years of age for at least the next three decades. An ageing population is not something that Malaysia needs to worry about for quite a while. And there’s more. Malaysia’s trade balance has been generally positive, apart from during the pandemic years. No real surprises there. Additionally, its economy boasts an annual growth rate that has averaged 4.4% from 2006 until 2023. Households also appear...