KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has announced a 5.35 per cent dividend for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), its highest payout in eight years.
The total distribution of RM524.74 million rose from RM514.2 million in 2024.
For the period under review, LTAT reported resilient financial results, with total investment income of RM749.49 million and distributable profit of RM541.56 million.
Meanwhile, the fund’s combined reserves increased 29.1 per cent year-on-year to RM1.31 billion, up from RM1.01 billion in FY2024.
"The strong performance reflects LTAT’s continued efforts to strengthen its financial position and build greater resilience in managing contributors’ savings,” the board said in a statement at the 2025 Dividend Announcement Ceremony.
LTAT said the dividend declaration also marks the fourth consecutive year the fund has delivered returns of five per cent or more, underscoring its disciplined investment approach and ongoing efforts to optimise its portfolio in a dynamic economic environment.
The dividend will be credited to contributors’ accounts tomorrow. Contributors can check their statements via the MyWIRA mobile application or visit LTAT’s official website.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said 2025 saw LTAT achieve strong results despite global economic challenges.
He said LTAT continued to strengthen its investment portfolio with full commitment, carefully reviewing each investment, addressing weaknesses, and enhancing governance in companies under the LTAT Group.
As an example, Pharmaniaga Bhd
recorded a net profit of RM8.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, up from RM2.4 million the previous year, marking eight consecutive profitable quarters.
"Pharmaniaga is now on track to exit the Practice Note 17 status in the near term,” he said.
Beyond financial achievements, Mohamed Khaled said LTAT had introduced its 2026-2030 Strategic Roadmap (GEMPUR30).
He added that the plan not only drives LTAT’s investment performance but also supports government aspirations to strengthen the national defence industry under the National Defence Industry Policy. - Bernama
