Bursa Malaysia collaborates with regulators to enhance market efficiency and reduce foreign fund outflows through investor engagement programmes.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is strengthening cooperation with regulatory authorities to enhance market efficiency and reduce the risk of foreign fund sell-offs.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed collaborative efforts to improve market vibrancy and accessibility for all investors including foreign participants.
Bursa Malaysia actively engages intermediaries to facilitate information sharing with foreign investors through programmes like Invest Malaysia and IM Away.
These programmes specifically aim to enhance Malaysia’s profile and visibility among international investors.
They encourage demand for market opportunities through continuous investor relations engagement.
Beyond traditional marketing, Bursa Malaysia focuses on core initiatives to strengthen regional competitiveness.
Key areas include advancing environmental, social and governance standards for the capital market.
The exchange has introduced the Bursa Research Incentive Scheme Plus and implemented the IR4U Programme.
The ministry responded to parliamentary questions about factors contributing to foreign fund withdrawals from local markets.
Officials also addressed measures authorities could take to mitigate such risks.
This integrated effort reflects government and market authorities’ commitment to maintain stability.
Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia work alongside industry players to enhance investment attractiveness.
They aim to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a leading regional investment destination.
The ministry noted US monetary policy supporting a 25-basis-point rate reduction in mid-September 2025.
This move has been a key catalyst for improving sentiment across emerging markets.
Investors view the Federal Reserve’s stance as signaling potential low interest rate maintenance.
This increased interest benefits equity markets including Malaysia’s. – Bernama
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