KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2026 – Local institutional investors continued to provide a stabilising force for Bursa Malaysia, extending their net buying streak as domestic funds stepped in to support the market amid cautious foreign participation and uneven broader sentiment.
The sustained buying by local institutions highlights the important role of domestic funds in cushioning Bursa Malaysia during periods of external uncertainty. While foreign flows often shape short-term market direction, local institutional support can help reduce volatility, especially when investors are navigating global interest-rate expectations, geopolitical risks and regional equity-market rotation.
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