Foreign Investors Extend Selling Streak On Bursa Malaysia

Foreign investors have extended their net selling streak on Bursa Malaysia for two consecutive weeks. According to data, the market recorded net outflows totaling RM623.6 million last week as cautious sentiment persisted across the domestic equity landscape.

Market activity shows that foreign institutions acted as net sellers on every trading day throughout the week. This consistent exit strategy highlights a sustained period of reduced foreign interest in local stocks, with momentum leaning heavily toward divestment rather than accumulation.

The original publisher noted that the intensity of this sell-off peaked toward the end of the week. Friday recorded the highest single-day net outflow, amounting to RM181.3 million, which contributed significantly to the week’s total deficit.

Kenanga Research observed that this pattern reflects a broader sense of caution currently influencing the Malaysian market. The trend of net selling has remained uninterrupted over the five-day trading window, underscoring the current atmosphere among international institutional participants.

For Malaysian investors, this trend is significant as foreign participation is a key driver of liquidity and valuation on Bursa Malaysia. The sustained outflow suggests that global institutions are currently prioritizing risk management and shifting away from local financial stocks in the face of ongoing market uncertainty.