KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared an income distribution of 5.50 sen per unit for its fixed-price fund, Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik), for the financial year ending June 30, 2026.

ASNB’s parent company Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) said this amounts to a total payout of RM480 million, benefiting 354,651 unitholders holding 9.85 billion units. 

“This represents a total return of 5.50 per cent, the fund’s highest distribution in the past eight years, outperforming its benchmark, the Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit rate of 2.05 per cent, by 345 basis points.

“As of June 22, 2026, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM568 million,” the fund management company said in a statement today. 

PNB said ASB 3 Didik delivered a higher income distribution of 5.50 sen per unit for the current financial year, compared with 5.25 sen per unit in the preceding year, despite interest rate uncertainty, heightened geopolitical tensions and continued market volatility in the global investment landscape.

“The stronger payout was supported by the fund’s disciplined investment approach and its ability to leverage opportunities arising from technology-driven market leadership,” it said. 

According to PNB, the performance reflects its continued commitment to delivering sustainable income and long-term value for Bumiputera investors through disciplined and proactive investment management.

“During the year, the fund continued to generate the majority of its income from realised gains and dividend income across a diversified portfolio of domestic and global equities.

“In response to evolving market conditions, the fund further strengthened its allocation to fixed income assets to enhance income stability and portfolio resilience,” it said. 

PNB added that the results underscore its disciplined investment approach, supported by robust portfolio management, active risk oversight and continuous performance monitoring across market cycles. — Bernama