Malakoff posts RM34mil net profit on RM2.203bil revenue in Q1

New Straits Times

27-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malakoff Corporation Bhd posted a net profit of RM34.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31 2025 compared to RM62.0 million a year ago.
Its revenue stood at RM2.03 billion, down RM252.2 million or 11.1 per cent from RM2.28 billion in the corresponding quarter last year.
The lower revenue was primarily due to lower energy payments from Tanjung Bin Power Sdn Bhd and Tanjung Bin Energy Sdn Bhd following a reduction in the applicable coal price as well as lower energy payments from Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd in line with a reduced despatch factor.
"These factors, along with a lower positive fuel margin at Tanjung Bin, higher net realisable value provision for coal inventories and a reduced contribution from Prai Power Sdn Bhd following the downward tariff revision under the extended power purchase agreement (PPA), impacted the group's net profit," Malakoff said.
The group said contribution from environmental solutions was encouraging.
Although the tonnes of waste collected under the concession business dropped 0.4 per cent compared to Q1 FY2024, waste handled under the non-concession business increased by 71 per cent year-on-year contributing to the group's net profit for the quarter under review.
Malakoff managing director and group chief executive officer Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib highlighted its continued momentum in strengthening power generation, expanding its renewable energy (RE) footprint and advancing environmental solutions as part of its strategic shift towards sustainable growth.
"We are observing a softening in global coal prices, largely driven by lower demand from major markets such as China and India.
"While this trend may result in moderated energy payments from our coal-based assets, we view it as part of the broader global energy transition.
'In line with this, we continue to monitor the current price trend and remain focused on enhancing operational efficiency and plant reliability. These efforts reflect our continued commitment to maintaining business resilience while supporting the nation's energy needs in an evolving market landscape".
He said the group continued to focus on its operational performance to ensure sufficient energy consumption for the country.
In Q1 FY2025, the percentage of energy sold to the national grid in Peninsular Malaysia was more than 23 per cent of the total electricity generated.
This was made possible through improved efficiency mainly due to minimum scheduled outages in the quarter in addition to the unwavering commitment of its site personnel.
Malakoff said it continues to strengthen its RE portfolio through strategic financing and project execution.
Earlier this year, its wholly-owned Malakoff Power Bhd issued the group's inaugural RM250.0 million Asean Sustainability SRI sukuk Murabahah under a RM1.2 billion Islamic medium-term notes.
This is Malakoff's first sustainability offering under its Asean Sustainability SRI sukuk Murabahah and the first of its kind by an independent power producer in Malaysia.
The proceeds from the issuance will fund eligible projects under Malakoff's sustainable finance framework, established in December 2023.
On the project front, Malakoff Radiance Sdn Bhd formalised a solar PPA with Mardec Bhd for rooftop photovoltaic installations at five sites across Peninsular Malaysia.
Malakoff Radiance also signed a second solar PPA with HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, marking its largest single-site solar deployment to date at 4.22 MWp.
This builds on the success of the first phase, a 2.0 MWp system at the same Pekan facility, which has reduced grid electricity consumption by about 7.0 GWh and avoided nearly 5,489 tCO2e in emissions, equivalent to the carbon absorption of 261,000 trees".
On the environmental solutions front, Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd in February secured a three-year contract renewal with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd for train cleaning and sleeperette preparation services, reinforcing its strong track record in growing non-concession segments.
Subsequently, on Feb 28, Malakoff, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tuah Utama Sdn Bhd, completed the acquisition of a 49 pecent stake in E-Idaman Sdn Bhd, increasing the group's total effective waste management capacity close to 5,200 tonnes per day.
This milestone further supports its long-term goal of managing 10,000 tonnes per day by 2031.