MISC shares hit 7-year high on possible unit sale

PETALING JAYA: Shares in MISC Bhd hit a seven-year high on speculation the energy shipping unit of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) may be selling its oil tanker unit.

The stock hit RM9.21 in early trade, before closing at RM9.20 yesterday, up 21 sen from the previous close.