KUALA LUMPUR April 26, 2026 – Malaysia continues to draw strong foreign capital inflows and record rising markets despite ongoing global tensions from the Iran conflict, according to Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz, Chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Senior Political Advisor to Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a clip from the CNBC Converge Live panel discussion titled “Redrawing The Global Trade Map” held in Singapore, Tengku Zafrul emphasised Malaysia’s economic resilience. He posted the video on X (formerly Twitter) on April 25 with the caption: “Markets up. Money still coming in. During a global crisis? What do investors see in Malaysia?”
The former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry noted that Malaysia is benefiting from capital reallocations driven by the geopolitical uncertainties. “Despite the concerns you raised, we are in a slightly stronger position,” he told CNBC’s Morgan Brennan, attributing this to the country’s sound fiscal and monetary policies.
Tengku Zafrul highlighted sustained investor interest in key growth sectors. “For Malaysia, investments are still [flowing into] key sectors like our digital economy,” he said, underscoring opportunities across ASEAN.
While acknowledging that Malaysia, as an open and trade-dependent economy, is not entirely immune to global shocks, he stressed the government’s commitment to supporting high-value industries such as data centres in a sustainable manner. Concerns over energy security from data centre investors were addressed, with assurances that the administration is actively working on long-term solutions.
The positive sentiment aligns with broader observations of Malaysia’s strategic advantages, including geopolitical neutrality, a robust middle class, competitive cost structures, and major infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and appeal to international investors seeking reliable destinations amid worldwide instability.
Tengku Zafrul’s comments come as Malaysia positions itself as a preferred investment hub in Southeast Asia, leveraging strengths in semiconductors, digital services, and energy to capitalise on shifting global supply chains.
This development reinforces the Madani government’s economic agenda, with MIDA continuing to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into high-impact sectors.
For more details, watch the full CNBC interview segment shared by Tengku Zafrul on his official X account (@tzafrul_aziz).
Life News Agency will continue to monitor Malaysia’s investment landscape and global economic developments.
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