The banking sector surged 1.1% today, emerging as the top-performing segment. Conversely, the energy and technology sectors faced headwinds, declining by 0.8% and 0.5% respectively, due to fluctuating oil prices and a global tech stock pullback.
On February 5, 2026, sector performance on Bursa Malaysia showed a mixed picture. The banking sector was the standout performer of the day, collectively rising by 1.1%, largely driven by stable interest rate outlooks and robust corporate earnings expectations. Major banking stocks like Maybank and Public Bank recorded gains. However, the energy sector felt the impact of a slight pullback in international crude oil prices, declining by 0.8%. The technology sector also wasn't spared, falling by 0.5% amidst a broader regional tech stock correction, as investors remained cautious about high valuations. The property sector remained relatively flat, inching up 0.2%, as the market awaited further economic stimulus measures.
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