Malaysia
PwC Insights
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January 2025
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While most directors express confidence in executing routine governance duties, they're concerned about staying agile. As companies are pushed to reinvent themselves, boards must evolve to address not only compliance but also emerging areas like GenAI and sustainability. Our inaugural survey reveals both a promising shift towards progressive governance and paradoxes that could hinder long-term viability. Read more
Feature
CEOs in Malaysia are increasingly optimistic about the economy and their revenue prospects, spurring efforts to reinvent their businesses. Although momentum is building, over half of them say they do not believe their organisations will be viable in a decade if they continue on their current path. Read more
Cybersecurity
The cyber realm has been called the ‘fifth domain’ of warfare, signifying its strategic importance to national security. PwC’s 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights uncovers significant gaps companies must bridge to achieve cyber resilience, considering cyber risks' ranking as a top 3 risk priority of business and tech leaders in Malaysia. Read more
Business services
As business services leaders map out strategies for future success, they will need data and insights to guide them. The new Global Business Services Index offers insights into eight sectors, analysing the performance of each in the critical areas of resilience, employment, innovation and productivity. Read more
Reporting
In Asia Pacific, the call for dependable sustainability reporting is reshaping corporate practices, with 60% of companies now seeking external assurance—up from 49% in 2023. Yet, many still settle for limited or moderate assurance, indicating room for improvement in the robustness of assurance practices. Read more
Semiconductors
Why do executives outside of the technology sector need to pay attention to the dynamics of the semiconductor industry? Because semiconductors underpin almost every other technology, impacting everything from AI to aviation and appliances. Read more
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