Malaysia's ambitions to position Johor as a regional investment hub have come under scrutiny after the Network School controversy prompted the company to pause its planned RM500 million investment. The episode has raised broader questions about regulatory certainty, investor confidence, and how Malaysia balances national security concerns with its efforts to attract foreign capital. What will it take to reassure global investors and keep Malaysia competitive in the regional race for investment?

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Malaysia's ambitions to position Johor as a regional investment hub have come under scrutiny after the Network School controversy prompted the company to pause its planned RM500 million investment. The episode has raised broader questions about regulatory certainty, investor confidence, and how Malaysia balances national security concerns with its efforts to attract foreign capital. What will it take to reassure global investors and keep Malaysia competitive in the regional race for investment? Image Credit: Shutterstock

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