Hartalega profit up 10%

Hartalega Holdings Bhds factory in Batang Berjuntai.

PETALING JAYA: Hartalega Holdings Bhd, the country’s biggest glove-maker in terms of market value, said first-quarter ended June 30 net profit has climbed 9.8% to RM62.7mil, as it benefited from a weaker ringgit and cheaper raw material prices.

Sales volume jumped 15.4% despite slower demand from China, a key export market. Revenue rose 14.8% to RM320.51mil from RM279.19mil.