Signal Malaysia leads the six at 23rd overall, 17th in Financial Services and 18th in Business Perception

Summary

Malaysia is the strongest investment destination among the six Southeast Asian growth markets studied. It has the group's highest GDP per capita and also its highest GOI score, ranking 23rd in the world overall. Its standout categories are Financial Services, where it places 17th, and Business Perception, where it places 18th. The report adds that Malaysia comes first among the six in every category except Economic Fundamentals and has held up despite recent political transitions. Compared with other developing economies it is significantly stronger on Financial Size and Condition and Business Constraints, with Recovery and Resolution Process its one slightly below-average area.