Malaysia's technology sector performed strongly today, with its index rising 1.5%, driven by robust global semiconductor demand and local expansion plans. Companies like Inari Amertron and Vitrox saw their share prices climb, reflecting positive industry sentiment.
On February 5, 2026, Malaysia's technology sector emerged as a market highlight today, with the Technology Index climbing 1.5% to reach a new high since 2024. This rally was primarily fueled by the sustained recovery in the global semiconductor industry and robust demand for chips driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G technologies. Local semiconductor assembly and test service providers like Inari Amertron (INARI) saw their share price rise by 2.5% to RM3.70, while automated vision inspection solutions provider Vitrox Corp Bhd (VITROX) also recorded a 1.8% gain, closing at RM7.90. Analysts anticipate that as global electronics demand picks up and supply chains diversify, Malaysia, as a key semiconductor manufacturing and testing hub, will continue to benefit, with the technology sector expected to maintain its strong momentum.
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