Public Bank records net profit of RM1.62bil in 2Q, declares 9c div/share

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd, which registered an earnings boost in the first half of 2023 on the back of healthy loans and deposits growth, continues to see positive prospects for the country's banking sector.

Managing director and CEO Tan Sri Tay Ah Lek said upside factors include the continued expansion of the Malaysian economy while new growing opportunities arise from the increasing demand for digital banking and ESG products.