Malaysia's technology sector performed strongly on Friday, boosted by an optimistic demand outlook for the semiconductor industry. Positive sentiment in regional tech stocks also provided support to the local market.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14, 2026 – Malaysia's technology sector stood out in Friday's trading, with the FBM Technology Index rising 1.5%, making it one of the best-performing sectors. The primary driver was continued optimism regarding the recovery of global semiconductor demand, especially in the context of advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G technologies. Local semiconductor-related companies such as Inari Amertron and Malaysian Pacific Industries (MPI) saw gains of 2.5% and 1.8% respectively. Analysts predict that with the global economic recovery and stabilization of supply chains, the technology sector is poised to maintain its growth momentum in the coming quarters. Furthermore, positive performance from regional tech stocks, particularly in Taiwan and South Korea, also provided confidence to Malaysian tech counters.
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