Malaysia's energy sector was a top performer today, gaining 1.8%, buoyed by rising international oil prices and an optimistic demand outlook for the Southeast Asian region. Oil and gas service providers and upstream companies saw their share prices surge.
Malaysia's energy sector emerged as the strongest performer on Bursa Malaysia today, with its index climbing 1.8% to reach a new one-year high. This robust performance was primarily attributed to the sustained increase in international crude oil prices, with Brent crude futures surpassing US$85 per barrel. Market optimism regarding growing energy demand driven by economic recovery in the Southeast Asian region further boosted the sector. Among the notable gainers, Velesto Energy Bhd surged 3.2%, Dialog Group Bhd rose 2.5%, and Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd recorded a 1.9% increase. Analysts anticipate that with the rebound in global economic activities and ongoing OPEC+ production cuts, the energy sector is poised to maintain its upward momentum in the short term, attracting increased institutional investor interest.
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