YTL Power International is trading 7.32% up at MYR 4.69 after strong buying interest on August 7, 2026, amid speculation over YTL Group’s potential RM4 billion Penang Light Rail Transit civil-works contract.
- The specific catalyst is credible but remains speculative: the award is expected in November, and no contract has been awarded.
- Shares also benefited from optimism around Malaysia’s data-centre and AI infrastructure expansion.
- 27.47 million shares changed hands during the August 7 morning session.