Malaysia imposed a State of Emergency at the start of the year to try and contain the most recent outbreak of COVID-19. However, economic officials think it will still be business as usual. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank, joined us on Across the ASEAN to share his outlook for Malaysian markets, and why equities in Kuala Lumpur may outpace the country's projected economic rebound. He also shared his thoughts on Malaysian banks, and if the rising short positions on the country's glove makers are merited.

<p>Malaysia imposed a State of Emergency at the start of the year to try and contain the most recent outbreak of COVID-19. However, economic officials think it will still be business as usual. Anand Pathmakanthan, Head of Regional Equity Research at Maybank, joined us on Across the ASEAN to share his outlook for Malaysian markets, and why equities in Kuala Lumpur may outpace the country's projected economic rebound. He also shared his thoughts on Malaysian banks, and if the rising short positions on the country's glove makers are merited.</p>

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