Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz emphasised the urgent need for Malaysia to attract high-quality investments to become a key regional investment hub, particularly amid ongoing uncertainties from the Covid-19 pandemic and global conflicts. During the opening of HSBC Malaysia’s new head office at Tun Razak Exchange, he highlighted Malaysia's strategic location and developed financial sector as critical for economic recovery. HSBC has invested US$250 million in its new office, reinforcing its commitment to Malaysia and supporting the country's growth in the ASEAN region.