Major Malaysian blue-chip stocks showed mixed performance today. Maybank climbed 1.2% to RM9.25, while Petronas Gas rose 0.8% to RM17.80. Sime Darby Plantation, however, saw a slight dip of 0.5% to RM4.60, reflecting ongoing volatility in commodity prices.
On February 5, 2026, major Malaysian blue-chip stocks exhibited a mixed performance. Financial giant Maybank led the gains, with its share price climbing 1.2% to RM9.25, driven by optimistic market sentiment regarding banking sector earnings prospects. Petronas Gas also performed well, rising 0.8% to RM17.80, benefiting from stable utility demand. However, Sime Darby Plantation saw a 0.5% decline, closing at RM4.60, as fluctuating palm oil prices impacted investor sentiment. Analysts suggest that investors are reassessing risk-reward profiles across different sectors, leading to divergence within the blue-chip segment.
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