Maybank posts higher 1Q net profit of RM2.59bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) reported a net profit of RM2.59bil in the first quarter of 2025 (1QFY25), an improvement from RM2.49bil in the year-ago quarter, on the back of increases in net fund-based income and non-interest income.
During the quarter under review, the group said revenue fell to RM16.87mil from RM18.35mil in the year-ago quarter.
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