On February 5, 2026, the FBM KLCI fell 2.31 points to 1,489.50, primarily dragged by banking and energy counters. Investors remained cautious about global economic prospects, leading to a slight decrease in trading volume. Market breadth was negative, indicating more declining stocks than advancing ones.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Bursa Malaysia saw cautious trading, with the FBM KLCI closing marginally lower by 2.31 points at 1,489.50. Trading volume was relatively subdued at 3.85 billion shares, valued at RM2.15 billion. Key decliners included banking giant Maybank and utility provider Tenaga Nasional. Investors adopted a wait-and-see approach amidst lingering concerns over global economic slowdown. Mixed performance in regional Asian markets also influenced local sentiment. Analysts anticipate continued volatility in the market ahead of key economic data releases next week, suggesting a period of consolidation.
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