Selected sectoral indices – such as plantation, financial services and real estate investment trusts (REITs) – emerged as outperformers amid a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. “We opine that the finance and consumer sectors could see this momentum continue in 2026. As of Monday, we observed that the only sectors in the positive territory y-t-d are REITs, plantation and finance. Yong also noted that the plantation sector remains a top performer, with crude palm oil prices trading between RM3,900 and RM4,100. Meanwhile, on key themes for 2026, Tan believes Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) will play a key role in supporting the economy and equity market.

Source: The Star December 31, 2025 02:05 UTC