CIMB Group led blue-chip gains on Friday, rising 1.5% to close at RM6.85. Maybank and Tenaga Nasional also showed stable performance, closing at RM9.20 and RM11.50 respectively, indicating sustained investor confidence in large-cap stocks amidst market fluctuations.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14, 2026 – Major Malaysian blue-chip stocks showed mixed performance in Friday's trading. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd stood out, with its share price rising 1.5% to close at RM6.85, indicating market optimism regarding its earnings outlook. Malayan Banking Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd also maintained stable trajectories, closing at RM9.20 and RM11.50 respectively, reflecting sustained investor interest in these defensive large-cap stocks. Analysts believe that in the current environment of higher market uncertainty, investors tend to favor blue-chip stocks with strong fundamentals and stable dividends. Despite overall cautious market sentiment, leaders in specific sectors continue to attract buying interest.
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