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Kelington's Q2 profit hits higher gear on overseas projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Kelington Group Bhd’s net profit rose 25.7 per cent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2 FY26) from RM32.89 million a year ago lifted by higher contributions across all core segments.

Kelington's Q2 profit hits higher gear on overseas projects

Kelington Group Bhd reported a 25.7% increase in net profit for Q2 FY26, reaching RM32.89 million, as higher project activities in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Germany boosted revenue by 22.1% to RM344.42 million. The advanced engineering (ultra high purity) division remained the core business segment, contributing 65.3% of total revenue in the first half.

Kelington announced a second interim single-tier dividend of 3.0 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM26.5 million, bringing total dividends for the fiscal year to 6.0 sen per share or RM52.8 million. The company's CEO, Lim Seng Chuan, attributed the strong performance to sustained demand and the company's ability to deliver to customer expectations.

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