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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.

CPO Futures Close Lower Tracking Weaker Vegetable Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

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).