Trading ideas: Maybank, IHH, IJM, Samaiden, Inta Bina, Axiata, QL, Matrix, Duopharma, RHB, Sime Darby, IOI

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

Maybank Bhd has completed the issuance of RM1.8bn in subordinated Sukuk Murabahah under the RM30.0bn Sukuk programme and the proceeds will be applied for Shariah-compliant purposes.

IHH Healthcare Bhd has unveiled a new corporate identity as part of efforts to unify its hospital network and strengthen its role in the healthcare sector.

IJM Corporation Bhd has confirmed that it has submitted a proposal to acquire Permodalan Nasional Bhd's highway assets.

Samaiden Group Bhd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Samaiden Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of award from Unique HEB Energy Sdn Bhd for a works contract in Hilir Perak worth RM290.0mn.

Inta Bina Group Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Symphony Hills Sdn Bhd for main building works in Cyberjaya worth RM67.8mn.

Axiata Group Bhd is open to pursuing asset monetisation opportunities to ease its debt load.

QL Resources Bhd is pressing ahead with its plan to expand the FamilyMart convenience store chain to 600 outlets by FY27, undeterred by rising operating costs.

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd has set a sales target of RM1.6bn and plans project launches worth up to RM1.7bn for FY26.

Duopharma Biotech Bhd has appointed Wan Amir-Jeffery Wan Abdul Majid as its new group chief executive officer, effective Oct 1, 2025.

RHB Bank Bhd's net profit rose 7% to RM1.6bn in 1HFY25 from RM1.5bn a year ago driven by higher net fund-based income, disciplined credit cost management and improved credit quality.

Sime Darby Bhd reported a lower net profit of RM2.1bn for FY25, down 37.7% from RM3.3bn in FY24 as it had a one-off RM2.0bn gain from the disposal of its healthcare business in FY24.

IOI Corporation Bhd’s net profit rose 26% YoY to RM436.5mn in 4QFY25 from RM346.9mn, thanks to foreign exchange gains and higher palm oil prices.

Nationgate Holdings Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM52.2mn in 2QFY25 compared to RM28.5mn a year ago driven by strong demand from the data computing segment.

Mah Sing Group Bhd's PBT rose 16.4% YoY to RM95.5mn for 2QFY25, supported by higher contributions from its M Series projects.

Genting Bhd posted a lower revenue of RM6.8bn in 2QFY25 compared to RM6.9bn a year ago but its profit for the quarter was higher at RM243.5mn compared to RM239.7mn a year ago.

MBM Resources Bhd’s net profit rose 7.2% YoY to RM72.5mn in 2QFY25 from RM67.6mn, driven by higher vehicle sales and production.

NexG Bhd recorded a 139% surge in net profit to RM64.5mn for 1QFY25 from RM27.0mn a year earlier, even as revenue slipped.

KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit rose 8.1% YoY to RM82.1mn in 2QFY25 from RM75.9mn, mainly due to higher patient visits.

Capital A Bhd reported a 2QFY25 net profit of RM1.5bn and expects the aviation sector to be well-positioned for a robust second half, with 4Q traditionally the strongest quarter of the year.