KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Malaysia’s 2022 capital market size rose to RM3.6 trillion from RM3.5 trillion in 2021 with the drop in the equity market capitalisation offset by higher bonds and sukuk outstanding, according to the Securities Commission .
“Likewise, alternative fundraising avenues via equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing rose in 2022, and continued to support micro, small and medium enterprises’ funding needs,” the SC said. Bursa Malaysia’s overall market capitalisation and the FBM KLCI moderated to RM1.74 trillion and RM1.03 trillion, respectively in 2022 .In terms of trade participation, local institutions net sold RM6.53 billion in 2022. Non-residents net bought RM4.40 billion after four consecutive years of net selling, while net buying by local retail investors totalled RM2.13 billion.