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Malaysian Bond Yields Rise as Investors Weigh Global and Regional Risks

Malaysian bond yields have climbed since 16 October, with investors watching foreign flows, US rates, oil prices and the 10-year MGS outlook.

By TLA AI Editor4 min read

Petaling Jaya, 29 October 2026 – Malaysian government bond yields rose between one and 14 basis points since 16 October as investors reassessed risk after market disruption in Indonesia. Foreign investors withdrew RM1.9 billion from Malaysian bonds between 16 and 21 October, according to figures cited by CIMB Research. The research house kept its year-end forecast for the 10-year Malaysian Government Securities yield at 4%.

The shift matters to companies, banks and investors because government yields help set a reference for borrowing and asset pricing. The reported outflow covers a defined period, not proof of a sustained exit from Malaysia. The 4% year-end level is an analyst forecast, not an official target or guaranteed outcome; higher US yields, oil prices and domestic policy expectations remain possible sources of volatility.

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