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Malaysia’s latest fund flow report for the week ended  Nov 7, 2025 , paints a mixed picture: while global investors stay cautious amid economic turbulence, local institutions are quietly positioning for long-term gains. Global Jitters Weigh on Markets The week saw global markets shaken by weak data and uncertainty. U.S. job cuts  hit  153,074 in October  — the highest since 2003 — driven by cost-cutting and AI restructuring. The  S&P PMI  rose to  54.6 , signaling growth, but  consumer sentiment plunged  to 50.3 amid shutdown fears. In  Europe , the PMI came in at  52.5  with the ECB holding rates steady. China’s exports  fell  1.1% , underscoring cooling demand. Result: a  risk-off mood  swept through Asia. Japan’s  Nikkei dropped 4.1% , and  Brent oil slid 2.2% , extending global caution. Asia Sees Heavy Foreign Outflows Foreign funds pulled  USD9.88 billion  out of Asian markets. I...

From Aversion to Attraction After years of regulatory crackdowns and property market turmoil, global investors are returning to China. A  world-beating US$2.7 trillion equity rally  and advances in high-tech industries have made Chinese assets hard to ignore. Goldman Sachs noted hedge funds were the most active in onshore equities in recent years, reversing the “uninvestable” label that haunted China since 2021. Rising Inflows Across Asset Classes Foreigners increased holdings of  stocks, bonds, loans, and deposits  simultaneously in 1H 2025 — the first such occurrence since 2021. Net inflows through June already surpassed  2024’s total by 60% , according to PBOC data. August also saw continued net foreign purchases of onshore stocks and bonds, reinforcing momentum. In total, global funds remain  underweight by 1.3 percentage points , signaling further room for exposure. Tech and AI Drive Sentiment China’s  tech sector is the key catalyst : Alibaba ...

Regional Flows: Broad Inflows, Except India and Thailand Foreign investors net bought  US$389.4 million (RM1.65 billion)  worth of Asian equities in the week ended  Aug 15, 2025 , marking a  second straight week of inflows , according to MBSB Investment Bank. South Korea  led the region with  US$587.5 million inflows , boosted by optimism over the upcoming  Lee–Trump summit  (Aug 25, Washington) to strengthen alliances in semiconductors, batteries, shipbuilding, and critical minerals. Indonesia  attracted  US$412.3 million  after signing a free trade agreement with Peru. Taiwan  posted  US$90.4 million , extending its  foreign buying streak to eight consecutive weeks , the longest since 2021. India , however, saw  US$347.8 million in outflows , its fifth straight week of foreign selling — the longest since March 2025. Thailand  also recorded net outflows. Despite the withdrawals,  S&P Global Ratings...

Foreign investors showed renewed interest in Malaysia’s transport sector last week, pumping  RM162 million into Westports Holdings (WPRTS) , even as overall foreign money continued to leave the market. Local retail investors, meanwhile, leaned heavily towards  Sunway Construction (SUNCON) , adding  RM55.8 million  to the stock. Key Flows Foreign Net Inflow:  RM162m into WPRTS; RM94.7m into Tenaga; RM75.3m into Gamuda. Foreign Exits:  RM46.4m out of Zetrix; RM44.8m out of KPJ Healthcare; RM40.9m out of Public Bank. Retail Favorites:  RM55.8m into SUNCON; RM44.9m into Maybank. Institutional Buys:  RM48m into KPJ Healthcare; RM39.3m into Alliance Bank (ABMB). Market Context Foreign Outflow:  RM89.9m overall last week (smaller than the RM206.1m the week before). Local Retail:  Third consecutive week of net buying at RM105.4m. Institutions:  Net sellers at -RM15.5m. Sector Moves:  Foreigners piled into  Transport & Logistic...

  Crosscurrents Persist, But Capital Finds Direction Despite macro headwinds from  Trump’s tariff escalations , weakening U.S. consumer data, and oil volatility, global equity markets posted broad gains last week. In Asia, investor sentiment remained bifurcated:  institutional flows favored safety and policy plays , while  retail flows leaned toward speculative opportunities . Asia Fund Flow Summary (Last 5 Days) Market Net Inflow/Outflow (USD) Key Drivers India +$1.52B Resilient consumption, soft CPI Thailand +$105.5M Dovish central bank tone Malaysia +RM33.2M (USD ~$7M) Reversal after 5-week outflows South Korea -$1.35B Trade tensions, FX risk Philippines -$128M GDP downgrade Vietnam -$112M Slowing exports, FX pressures Malaysia Fund Flow Breakdown Foreigners: Net Buy:  RM33.2M overall Top Picks: MAYBANK:  +RM154M TENAGA:  +RM130.7M WPRTS:  +RM44.5M Locals: Institutions:  +RM142.8M (defensive tilt: Financials, Utilities) Retail:  -RM17...

After weeks of outflows, foreign investors brought RM33.2 million back into Bursa Malaysia last week. This shift was uneven—utilities, transportation, and industrial sectors saw healthy inflows, while financial services, property, and telco & media continued to face selling pressure. Local institutions maintained their steady buying momentum, contributing RM142.8 million in net inflows, suggesting continued confidence in the broader market. Meanwhile, local retailers turned net sellers again with RM176 million in outflows. According to MIDF, this return of foreign funds could signal the beginning of renewed confidence in Malaysia’s equities market, especially in sectors with robust fundamentals like utilities and transport. What Investors Should Watch: ✅  Utilities & Transport : Foreign buying momentum could continue, potentially lifting select counters. ⚠️  Financials Weakness : Persistent outflows hint at lingering caution—investors may want to be selective. 📈 ...