Global Funds Look to Malaysia as Iran War Shakes Up Asian Assets

Malaysia emerged as the preferred destination for global investors among Southeast Asian peers, even before the Iran war triggered a surge in energy prices. The note implies pre-conflict investor flows favored Malaysia, signaling relative resilience and attractiveness versus regional peers as energy prices rise.

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Malaysia emerged as the preferred destination for global investors among Southeast Asian peers, even before the Iran war triggered a surge in energy prices. The note implies pre-conflict investor flows favored Malaysia, signaling relative resilience and attractiveness versus regional peers as energy prices rise.