KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday on selective buying of defensive stocks after a volatile trading session. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said consumer products and services stocks lifted the key index higher, overcoming lingering geopolitical concerns. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.08 points to 1,715.56 from yesterday’s close of 1,712.48. The benchmark index, which opened 1.91 points higher at 1,714.39, moved between 1,710.79 and 1,720.59 during the day’s trading. In the broader market, gainers outstripped decliners 550 to 476, while 612 counters were unchanged, 1,129 untraded, and 48 suspended. Turnover rose to 2.96 billion units valued at RM2.48 billion from 2.94 billion units valued at RM2.56 billion on Tuesday.
Headline Numbers Net Profit : RM91.71m (+50% YoY) EPS : 3.5 sen Revenue : RM130.16m (+31% YoY) 1H2025 Net Profit : RM165.66m (+50% YoY) 1H2025 Revenue : RM282.27m (+67% YoY) Key Drivers Progressive billings from 4 projects: Bamboo Hills Residences Aster Hill Laurel Residence Medical centre in Bangsar South New property sales : RM413m (mainly from Bamboo Hills, Laurel, Aster Hill & Duo Tower) Unbilled sales : ~RM888m (strong earnings visibility ahead). Other Highlights No dividend declared this quarter. Stock performance : +2 sen to RM1.77 at midday (market cap: RM4.7b ). Takeaway UOA Development continues to post strong double-digit growth, underpinned by healthy new sales and RM888m unbilled sales ensuring forward revenue visibility. The group is leveraging prime projects in Bangsar South & city fringe locations to sustain momentum.