Local Institutions Extend Bursa Buying Streak as Foreign Funds Withdraw RM366 Million

Kuala Lumpur, 2 September 2026 – Malaysian institutional investors remained net buyers of domestic equities for a fifth consecutive week, recording RM200.5 million of inflows as foreign institutions continued to reduce exposure. The divergent flows show local capital supporting Bursa Malaysia during a period of geopolitical uncertainty and higher global yields, but they also underline persistent caution among overseas investors.

Average daily trading volume increased across all investor groups during the week ended 28 August. Retail activity rose 11.6%, local institutional volume increased 14.3% and foreign institutional trading surged 96.5%. The sharp increase in foreign turnover accompanied net selling rather than accumulation, suggesting active repositioning rather than a simple withdrawal from the market.