Karex sees higher demand for condom post-pandemic after weak Sept quarter

FILE PHOTO: A worker performs a test on condoms at Malaysia's Karex condom factory in Pontian

KUALA LUMPUR: Condom maker Karex Bhd struggled to maintain its profit in the three-month ended Sept 30 due to Covid-19 restrictions and persistent logistic disruptions.

The company posted a net profit of RM769,000 in the first quarter of its fiscal year compared with a RM4.4mil made a year ago.