ASNB announces RM423mil payout for ASB 3 Didik

New Straits Times

30-06-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced the income distribution for its fixed-price fund, Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik), for the financial year ending June 30, 2025.
ASB 3 Didik declared a total payout of RM423 million, equivalent to 5.25 sen per unit, for 338,320 unitholders who currently hold 8.12 billion units.
The income distribution of ASB 3 Didik translates to total returns of 5.25 per cent, outperforming its benchmark, Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit, of 2.51 per cent by 274 basis points.
As of June 19, 2025, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM539.10 million.
According to PNB, the fund was able to sustain the dividend payout of 5.25 sen made in the prior year, despite a much more challenging period due to the highly volatile global economic and capital market environment arising from significant changes in US trade policies and elevated geopolitical tensions.
"This achievement underscores PNB's commitment to supporting Bumiputera investors' long-term financial goals through disciplined and proactive investment management.
"The fund has generated the majority of their earnings from realised gains and dividend income through a mix of local and global equity investments," it said in a statement.
Recognising the importance of income stability, PNB said the fund also diversified into global fixed-income assets, ensuring a steady and reliable stream of income to support investors' financial stability to balance the needs of both emerging young investors and its loyal investors.
PNB noted that this outcome reflects its disciplined investment approach, anchored by robust portfolio management, proactive risk oversight, and continuous performance evaluation.
"ASB 3 Didik's ability to generate sustainable returns amid evolving market turbulence reinforces its position as a trusted and competitive long-term investment partner dedicated to empowering Bumiputera investors to uplift their financial lives.
"The fund also offers an opportunity for investors to position themselves to take advantage of future market recoveries and growth opportunities, helping the young investors to achieve their financial aspirations with confidence and stability, while protecting the investment which caters to the needs of our loyal (senior) investors," it added.
PNB said the computation of income distribution for ASB 3 Didik is based on the average minimum monthly balance held throughout the financial year of the fund.
The distribution declared will be automatically reinvested into unitholders' accounts on July 1, 2025.
Transactions for ASB 3 Didik at ASNB branches and agents, including all online channels and internet banking, have been temporarily suspended from June 27 to 30, 2025, to facilitate the computation of the income distribution.
Meanwhile, PNB and ASNB have also launched the 'Labur & Level Up' campaign, running from June 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, in line with their ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy and helping Malaysians build long-term wealth.
The campaign rewards investors for staying consistent in growing their savings and working towards their financial goals through the myASNB app, with a chance to win a share of RM1.18 million in total prizes.