KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared most earlier losses to settle 4.55 points easier, or 0.28 per cent, to 1,616.52 from Thursday’s close of 1,621.07. The benchmark index, which opened 0.37 of-a-point lower at 1,620.70, moved between 1,609.67 and 1,621.25 throughout the day. The broader market was negative, with decliners outpacing advancers 604 to 439. A total of 550 counters were unchanged, 1,151 untraded, and 18 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.17 billion units worth RM2.24 billion from 4.48 billion units worth RM2.75 billion yesterday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-presiden...
Maybank (KL:MAYBANK)
Net Profit: RM2.63b (+4% YoY)
EPS: 21.75 sen
NII: +1.1% YoY
NOII: Higher, supported by fees and trading
Provisions: Higher bad debt charges, but offset by income growth
Dividend: 30 sen first interim cash dividend (dates TBD)
Guidance: Reaffirmed FY2025 ROE target ≥ 11.3%
Takeaway: Resilient earnings with strong dividend payout. Higher provisions are a watchpoint, but Maybank remains attractive for income-focused investors.
Public Bank (KL:PBBANK)
Net Profit: RM1.76b (-1% YoY)
NII: +5.1% YoY
NOII: +15% YoY
Drag Factor: Lower non-taxable income pressured bottom line
Asset Quality: Remains strong with prudent loan loss reserves
Dividend: 10.5 sen first interim dividend, ex-date Sept 12, payable Sept 24
Takeaway: Profit dipped slightly, but underlying income growth is strong. Public Bank maintains its hallmark of asset quality discipline and steady dividends, though its yield trails Maybank’s more generous payout.
Dividend Yield Snapshot (based on interim payout only)
(Assuming share prices around Aug 26, 2025)
Maybank: 30 sen ÷ ~RM9.20 ≈ 3.3% (interim only)
Public Bank: 10.5 sen ÷ ~RM4.30 ≈ 2.4% (interim only)
Comparison:
Maybank = higher yield, bigger capital base, higher provisions risk.
Public Bank = lower yield, rock-solid balance sheet, resilient asset quality.
Investor Angle:
If you want stable dividends with higher yield, Maybank is the pick.
If you value asset quality and defensive positioning, Public Bank fits better.
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