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Foreign investors record US$2.02 bil outflow across Asian markets, Bursa sees net selling

Foreign investors extended net selling across eight Asian markets, with Bursa Malaysia also recording outflows.

Foreign investors extended a two-week streak of net selling across eight Asian markets, with total outflows of US$2.02 billion, according to a fund-flow report for the week ended Feb 27, 2026. On Bursa Malaysia, foreign investors were net sellers on three of five trading days, recording net outflows of RM156.4 million during the period. 

Foreign investors pull funds from Asian equities as Bursa Malaysia also sees outflows

The largest foreign selling on Bursa Malaysia occurred last Friday, followed by significant net sales on Thursday and Monday. In contrast, local retailers showed net buying activity during the week. 

Healthcare, transportation and logistics, and property sectors attracted the most net inflows, while financial services, telecommunications and industrial products saw the most outflows. The pattern highlights shifting investor preferences amid broader regional market dynamics. 

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