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Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, with utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services counters continuing to provide support to the local bourse.
FBM KLCI Futures Opened Mixed In Early Trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mixed on Thursday.
Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of Potential Pre-Merdeka Buying Interest
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
Corporate
Public Bank Shares Down 2.13 Pct At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s share price slid 2.13 per cent at midday despite reporting a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) yesterday.
Petronas Gas Shares Up 0.45 Pct In Early Trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd’s share price rose 0.45 per cent in early trade today, after the company reported a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30,2026 (2Q FY2026), yesterday.
Keyfield Announces US$24.7 Mln Inai Kenanga Acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd has acquired Inai Kenanga, a mega trailing suction hopper dredger, for a cash consideration of US$24.7 million (US$1=RM4.02).