PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has added a feather in its cap by emerging as the most globally connected country among middle-income economies, ranking 16th out of 180 countries in the “DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026”. The noteworthy achievement reflects Malaysia’s emphasis on and success in attracting inward investment and boosting its role in supply chains, senior research scholar-cum-adjunct assistant professor at the New York University Stern School of Business, Professor Steven A Altman, said in Hanoi yesterday. Malaysia has climbed the rankings in recent years, underscoring the impact of the country’s efforts to integrate with the global economy, he said in the report co-published by DHL Group and New York University Stern School of Business.

Source: The Star March 11, 2026 01:35 UTC