Episode 41-Malaysia’s Future: Balancing Growth and Giants

In the last decade, Malaysia has experienced dramatic shifts— from the 1MDB scandal that shook the nation, to its rise as an economic player, all while balancing relationships with global powers like the US and China. To help us unpack these complex dynamics, we’re joined by Nick Khaw, economist and Head of Research at Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. With years of experience shaping policy in the Economic Planning Unit, Nick offers unique insights into Malaysia's growth, its political landscape, and what the future holds. In this episode, we spoke about several topics including:The legacy and ongoing impact of 1MDBAssessing Malaysia's economy todayBalancing between the US and ChinaNick writes monthly column for The Edge Malaysia, with the articles also being available at www.nicholaskhaw.com. Nick's X (Twitter)[email protected] us: [email protected] Majlis & Markets on LinkedIn-https://lnkd.in/eXKNRVcFIntro theme song-Arab and Muslim by StockMusic via Pixabay