The banking sector performed strongly today, rising by 1.1%, while the technology sector declined by 0.8%. Energy and healthcare sectors also faced challenges, reflecting a rotation of funds towards more defensive sectors amidst concerns over global growth and interest rate trajectories.
On February 5, 2026, sector performance in the Malaysian stock market showed clear divergence. The banking sector emerged as the day's highlight, collectively rising by 1.1%, largely due to optimistic expectations for the interest rate environment and robust loan growth figures. In contrast, the technology sector faced selling pressure, declining by 0.8%, partly due to weakness in global tech stocks and concerns over high valuations. The energy sector also saw a slight dip of 0.3%, influenced by fluctuations in international oil prices. The healthcare sector fell by 0.5% due to investor profit-taking. The property sector remained flat, awaiting further economic stimulus measures.
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