On February 5, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) edged up by 0.25% to 1,535.80 points, buoyed by optimistic regional market sentiment and local bargain hunting. Trading volume remained healthy, indicating a gradual return of market confidence. Investors are closely watching upcoming corporate earnings.
On February 5, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) closed up 3.84 points, or 0.25%, at 1,535.80 points. Market sentiment was uplifted by positive performances in other major Asian markets, particularly a rebound in technology stocks. Local investors engaged in bargain hunting for blue-chip counters that had recently undergone corrections, contributing to the index's modest rise. Total trading volume for the day reached 3.85 billion shares valued at RM2.41 billion. Analysts noted that despite lingering global economic uncertainties, signs of domestic economic recovery in Malaysia and stable inflation data provided underlying support for the market. The market is expected to consolidate within the 1,530 to 1,545 range in the near term, awaiting further catalysts.
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