Amanah Saham Sarawak declares final dividend of three sen per unit
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg ( pic ) said the distribution involved a total payout of RM14.52mil to 57,870 investors based on their holdings as of June 30.
He said this brought the total dividend distribution for the year to six sen per unit, after an interim dividend of three sen per unit was distributed in January this year.
"This is good news for Assar investors and I hope it will encourage the bumiputra community in Sarawak to keep investing," he said when announcing the dividend here on Wednesday (July 16).
For FY2025, Assar recorded a gross income of RM38.39mil.
After deducting expenses of RM5.7mil, its net income stood at RM32.69mil, with RM26.52mil available for distribution.
"The remaining RM12mil in undistributed income will be retained as reserves for future distributions," Abang Johari said.
He also announced that Assar was launching a mobile office to enhance accessibility to investors outside Kuching, especially those in remote areas.
The mobile office will travel to smaller towns and rural communities, offering services such as opening accounts, processing investments, updating investors' information and handling enquiries.
"I hope this initiative will be maintained and expanded.
"We want to see innovative service delivery in Sarawak, especially in rural areas, to make it more inclusive, people-friendly and efficient," Abang Johari said.
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