Businesses pursue M&A for a myriad of commercial reasons including pursuing rapid inorganic growth, expanding market reach, unlocking synergies, or raising funds.
While "doing a deal" still ultimately involves either selling shares or assets, its art has become more complex over the years through innovative mechanisms like earn-outs, locked box accounts, and M&A insurance.
Anchored by strong GDP growth of 6% in 2026 Q2, Malaysia is expected to continue to have a robust M&A scene building on the strong momentum from previous years. Healthcare and education sectors continue to attract domestic and foreign interest due to its cost competitiveness relative to Singapore and Hong Kong, while benefiting from world-classcinfrastructure and access to the broader Asean market through Malaysia's strategic location.
