<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Fiber optic manufacturer Opcom Holdings Bhd said Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng PLT has resigned as its external auditor due to a disagreement over audit fees.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The resignation is with effect from Monday (Aug 7), the group said in a bourse filing, adding it is in the midst of appointing a new auditor.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“The resignation is due to a disagreement regarding the fees associated with conducting the audit. This disagreement arises from expanded operations and consequently an increase in audit fees,” said Opcom.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The fiber optic manufacturer said it is not aware of any other matters that need to be brought to the attention of its shareholders.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Opcom shares closed unchanged at 74 sen, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM248.18 million.</p></div>

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Fiber optic manufacturer Opcom Holdings Bhd said Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng PLT has resigned as its external auditor due to a disagreement over audit fees.

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