Today, the banking sector demonstrated a strong performance, climbing 1.5%, while the technology sector experienced a slight pullback of 0.7%. The energy sector, however, remained resilient, buoyed by an uptick in global crude oil prices, indicating a mixed market sentiment across different industries.
On February 5, 2026, sector performances on Bursa Malaysia were mixed. The banking sector was the standout performer today, driven by heavyweight counters like Maybank and CIMB, collectively gaining 1.5%. Investors remain optimistic about the banks' earnings outlook. Meanwhile, the technology sector, which had seen strong gains recently, experienced a slight pullback of 0.7% as some investors opted for profit-taking. The energy sector, however, benefited from rising international crude oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing US$80 per barrel, boosting shares of energy-related companies such as Petronas Chemicals and Dialog Group. The property sector saw a flat performance, while the healthcare sector remained under pressure due to the continued subdued performance of glove manufacturers. Clear signs of sector rotation were observed in the market.
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