A raft of companies has been shifting operations to Malaysia from Singapore in recent months, illustrating a broader trend of global mobility that has firms seeking jurisdictions with lower costs, tax incentives and access to larger markets. Apparel giant H&M announced in May that it would relocate its Southeast Asian headquarters from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, affecting 78 positions. Meanwhile Heineken said in March that it would move large-scale production for its Asia Pacific Breweries...
