Kuala lumpur: Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution payout of RM423 million for its fixed price fund Amanah Saham Bumiputera 3 Didik (ASB 3 Didik) for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. The income distribution is equivalent to 5.25 sen per unit for 338,320 unitholders who currently own 8.12 billion units.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the income distribution of ASB 3 Didik translates to total returns of 5.25 per cent, outperforming its benchmark Maybank 12-Month Fixed Deposit of 2.51 per cent by 274 basis points. As of June 19, 2025, ASB 3 Didik recorded a net realised income of RM539.10 million. The fund was able to sustain the dividend payout of 5.25 sen made in the prior year, despite a challenging period due to the volatile global economic and capital market environment, arising from changes in the United States’ trade policies and elevated geopolitical tensions.

PNB highlighted its commitment to supporting bumiputera investors’ long-term financial goals through disciplined and proactive investment management. The fund has generated the majority of its earnings from realised gains and dividend income through a mix of local and global equity investments. Recognising the importance of income stability, the fund also diversified into global fixed income assets, ensuring a steady and reliable stream of income to support investors’ financial stability and to balance the needs of both emerging young investors and loyal investors.

PNB announced that transactions for ASB 3 Didik at ASNB branches and agents, including all online channels and internet banking, have been temporarily suspended from June 27-30, 2025, to facilitate the computation of the income distribution.