Mixed views on outlook of market


Foreigners have been selling since the GE

PETALING JAYA: Investors seem to be divided over the outlook for the market in the immediate term, with foreigners “playing it safe” and having mostly been net sellers post-election, while locals have stepped up to be net buyers on Bursa Malaysia.

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