On February 5, 2026, Malaysia's banking and technology sectors shone, rising 1.1% and 0.8% respectively, driven by positive earnings outlooks and tech recovery. The plantation sector also remained stable, supported by consistent palm oil prices and robust demand.
On February 5, 2026, sector performance on Bursa Malaysia was diverse, with the banking and technology sectors emerging as the day's primary highlights. The banking index surged 1.1%, largely due to the robust performance of major bank stocks and market expectations of a potential interest rate hike cycle. The technology index also registered a 0.8% gain, reflecting the global tech stock recovery trend and positive order book outlooks for local tech firms. Concurrently, the plantation sector, while not seeing significant gains, remained stable, supported by the sustained stability of international palm oil prices. Analysts noted that as economic recovery continues, the consumer and industrial sectors are also poised to catch up in the coming months. However, the energy sector showed a flat performance due to fluctuating international oil prices. Overall, market capital flows favored sectors with higher earnings certainty.
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