Govt’s dividend income edges up 1.4pc to RM39.55b, with Petronas paying most of it, says A-G
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Federal Government received investment dividends amounting to RM39.547 billion in 2025,...
The Federal Government received RM39.547 billion in investment dividends in 2025, marking a 1.4% increase from RM39.012 billion in 2024. Petronas contributed the highest amount, RM32 billion, while Bank Negara Malaysia saw a significant increase of RM2.40 billion, reaching RM5.25 billion. Overall, dividend receipts from nine companies and one statutory body rose by RM3.451 billion (86.7%) to RM7.433 billion, compared to RM3.982 billion in 2024.
The Federal Government's investments in 109 companies, four statutory bodies, and one international agency totaled RM34.117 billion, with a slight decline of 0.4% from the previous year.
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