AMANAH Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has declared an income distribution amounting to RM896.01 million for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), for the financial year ending 30 September 2025.
The distribution will benefit 717,446 unitholders who collectively hold 19.16 billion units of ASM 3. PNB said the income distribution of 4.75 sen per unit maintains the dividend at the same level as the previous year, reinforcing investor confidence in the fund’s performance and stability.
“This strong result stands out amid a challenging domestic market, with the FBMKLCI still negative year-to-date. Despite market volatility, ASM 3 remained resilient and delivered consistent returns, reinforcing its strength in uncertain conditions,” PNB said in a statement.
The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit return of 2.40 per cent, by 235 basis points for the financial year up to 24 September 2025. Income for ASM 3 was derived from realised gains, dividend income, and other sources from both domestic and international investments.
PNB highlighted ASM 3’s commendable gains reflect the strength of its disciplined investment approach and long-term strategy, supported by asset diversification and increased exposure to fixed income instruments for stability and consistent returns.
The income distribution, calculated based on the average minimum monthly balance held during the financial year, will be automatically reinvested as additional units into unitholders’ accounts on 1 October 2025.
Meanwhile, transactions for ASM 3 at ASNB branches, agents, and online platforms, including internet banking, were temporarily suspended from 28 to 30 September 2025. Transactions will resume on 1 October 2025 via the myASNB portal, mobile application, or at any ASNB branches nationwide. - September 29, 2025
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