The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) closed marginally higher today, gaining 0.25% to 1528.45 points. The rise was attributed to positive regional market sentiment and support from local banking counters. Trading volume was active as investors anticipate upcoming corporate earnings reports.
The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) extended its recent gains today, closing up 3.82 points or 0.25% at 1528.45 points on February 5, 2026. Market sentiment was buoyed by a generally positive performance across other major Asian indices. Local banking stocks such as Maybank and CIMB Group showed steady performance, providing support to the index. Total trading volume for the day reached 3.85 billion shares, valued at RM2.57 billion, indicating active investor interest in specific sectors. Analysts noted that despite lingering global economic uncertainties, signs of domestic economic recovery in Malaysia and improving corporate earnings expectations are providing momentum to the market. Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming fourth-quarter corporate earnings reports for further market direction.
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