The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) closed 0.5% higher today at 1528.7 points, buoyed by positive regional market sentiment and strong banking sector performance. Investors remain cautiously optimistic ahead of upcoming corporate earnings reports, contributing to a moderate trading volume.
On February 5, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) demonstrated a robust performance, closing up 7.64 points, or 0.5%, at 1528.7 points. This upward movement was primarily driven by a generally optimistic sentiment across regional equity markets and sustained buying interest from local institutional investors. Banking stocks were among the top performers, with Maybank and CIMB leading the charge. Trading volume remained moderate, indicating that investors are exercising caution ahead of the upcoming corporate earnings season. Analysts noted that while global economic uncertainties persist, signs of domestic economic recovery in Malaysia and stable inflation data are providing underlying support to the market. The KLCI is expected to trade within the 1520-1540 range in the short term, awaiting further catalysts.
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