On February 5, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) rose marginally by 3.2 points to 1,518.5, with moderate trading volume. Investors remained cautious about the regional economic outlook, but local institutional buying provided some support. The market saw mixed performance across sectors, reflecting a wait-and-see approach ahead of key economic data.
On February 5, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) closed at 1,518.5 points, up 3.2 points or 0.21% from the previous trading day. Market turnover stood at 3.85 billion shares valued at RM2.75 billion. Despite a strong overnight performance in US equities, a generally cautious sentiment across regional Asian markets limited the KLCI's gains. Sustained buying interest from local institutional investors in selected blue-chip stocks, such as Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), provided underlying support for the index. Technology stocks generally underperformed, while the banking and plantation sectors showed resilience. Analysts anticipate the market to remain in a consolidation phase ahead of upcoming economic data releases and the corporate earnings season.
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