The board of directors of Public Bank Berhad declared a first interim dividend of 9.0 sen per share, representing a total dividend payout of MYR 1.75 billion or 52.4% of the group's net profit for the half year ended 30 June 2023. The first interim dividend will be paid on 22 September 2023 based on the dividend entitlement date of 14 September 2023.