KUALA LUMPUR: Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) and PHB Asset Management Bhd's (PHBAM) shariah-compliant unit trust, Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB), have declared an interim income distribution of 2.50 sen per unit for the six months ended March 31, 2026.
In a joint statement today, PHB and PHBAM said the distribution comprises an income distribution of 2.06 sen per unit and a bonus distribution of 0.44 sen per unit, with the bonus funded by PHB as sponsor and payable on the first one million units held by each unitholder.
"A total of RM118.74 million will be distributed to about 87,000 unitholders, bringing AHB’s cumulative income distribution since inception in 2010 to RM2.5 billion," it said in a statement.
The statement said the income distribution will be paid in units to investors holding less than 10,000 units. Those with 10,000 units and above will receive cash credited directly into their bank accounts on April 13, 2026.
"The distribution is net of tax and zakat, and unitholders will receive the full amount without the need for further deductions or obligations," the statement added.
PHB group managing director Mazuki Abdullah @ Muhammad said: "This income distribution underscores the resilience of AHB’s portfolio and PHB’s disciplined approach in navigating a dynamic market environment.
"Backed by a diversified portfolio of prime commercial assets, we remain focused on delivering sustainable and competitive returns to our unitholders,” he said.
He added that AHB continues to demonstrate its strength as a shariah-compliant real estate investment unit trust fund that provides competitive value to bumiputera investors, supported by effective asset management and a long-term investment strategy.
"PHB will continue to strengthen its portfolio through strategic asset allocation strategy, prudent capital management, and disciplined acquisitions and divestment, ensuring AHB remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable income distribution while supporting the broader national agenda of wealth creation for bumiputera investors,” he said.
Meanwhile, PHBAM chief executive officer Zulkifli Ishak said: "As AHB fund manager, we will continue to focus on financial literacy initiatives and to underscore the importance of sound financial planning, while widening accessibility to AHB among the bumiputera community.”
These efforts will be complemented by a more aggressive marketing strategy to broaden outreach and encourage sustained participation, he said.
Unitholders may check their income distribution from April 13, 2026, via AHB’s authorised distributors, including PHBAM via its official platform, as well as Maybank, AmBank, Bank Islam and Bank Kerjasama Rakyat.
They may also contact PHBAM’s client services or visit www.phbam.com.my. - Bernama
