On February 5, Malaysia's technology sector fell 1.5%, impacted by a global tech stock sell-off. The energy sector, however, rose 0.9% due to recovering international oil prices. Banking and property sectors showed flat performance, reflecting mixed investor sentiment across the board.
On February 5, 2026, various industry sectors in Malaysia displayed significant divergence in performance. The technology sector emerged as the day's weakest performer, declining by 1.5%, largely influenced by an overnight dip in the Nasdaq index and investors taking profits from richly valued tech stocks. Local semiconductor-related companies like Inari Amertron and Malaysian Pacific Industries both recorded losses. Conversely, the energy sector rose by 0.9%, buoyed by a rebound in international Brent crude oil prices above US$82 per barrel. Oil and gas service companies such as Velesto Energy and Hibiscus Petroleum saw their share prices climb. The banking and property sectors, however, showed flat performance, lacking a clear direction, reflecting the market's cautious stance on the pace of economic recovery.
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