On February 5, 2026, Malaysian blue-chip stocks displayed robust performance, with Maybank rising 1.2% to RM9.35 and CIMB gaining 1.5% to RM6.80, contributing significantly to the KLCI's ascent. Investors remain optimistic about the banking sector's outlook, anticipating healthy earnings reports and stable economic conditions supporting loan growth.
On February 5, 2026, major Malaysian blue-chip stocks exhibited strong performance, particularly within the financial sector. Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) saw its share price climb 1.2% to close at RM9.35, while CIMB Group Holdings Bhd recorded a 1.5% gain, settling at RM6.80. The robust showing by these two banking giants was a significant contributor to the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index's (KLCI) modest rise. Investors remain optimistic about the banking sector's earnings outlook, anticipating sustained loan growth amidst a stable economic recovery. Other blue-chips such as Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Axiata Group Bhd also registered moderate gains, reflecting confidence in large-cap stocks.
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