Foreign funds turned net buyers in 2026, with YTD net inflows of over RM11bn into Malaysian equities and bonds (equities >RM3bn, bonds RM8.4bn). Key beneficiaries: industrials, financials, plantation; top net‑bought stocks include Press Metal and MISC, while telecoms, consumer and construction saw selling. Foreign ownership stayed ~19%. Analysts say a firmer ringgit, robust FDIs, AI/data‑centre demand and stable policy underpin inflows, though risks include US rate rises, inflationary pressures and sectoral vulnerabilities.
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