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The Missing Ingredients To Make Malaysia A Global Wealth Hub

Nirbhay Handa, CEO, Multipolitan

07-Aug-25 12:00

The Missing Ingredients To Make Malaysia A Global Wealth Hub

As global capital becomes increasingly mobile, Multipolitans are a new class of wealthy individuals seeking cities that can not only grow their wealth but preserve it for the future. A new report from Multipolitan reveals one city is quietly setting the global benchmark for stability and sustainability. So, what makes Singapore so attractive, and where does Malaysia stand?

Nirbhay Handa, CEO of the global migration platform Multipolitan, joins us to unpack the findings from their ‘Wealth Report 2025’. He explains the three indices used to rank global cities and reveals why Singapore is the only city to rank in the top five across all three, making it the ultimate destination for "future-proof wealth.


We discuss:

  • The rise of Multipolitans and what they look for in a city.

  • Key findings from the Tax Friendly and Wealth Preservation indices.

  • Why Singapore stands out as the global benchmark.

  • How Malaysia can unlock its potential as a complementary hub.

  • Why trust and predictability are more important than low taxes.

    For globally mobile entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices, this is a guide to the cities and strategies that will define the future of wealth preservation.

Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Tags:  investment migrationwealth managementglobal mobilitywealth preservationtax policy





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