KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- UMW Holdings Berhad’s (“Group”) profit after taxation and zakat (“PATZ”) surged by 80.6% to RM380.3 million for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2021 (“4Q 2021”), compared with the RM210.6 million registered in the corresponding quarter ended 31 December 2020 (“corresponding quarter”).  This was supported by the strong contribution from its Automotive and Equipment segments as demand recovered after the lifting of the Full Movement Control Order (“FMCO”).  The Group’s revenue increased by 12.4% to RM3,645.1 million compared with the corresponding quarter mainly due to higher vehicle and equipment sales.

For the financial year ended 31 December 2021, the Group’s revenue increased by 15.8% to RM11,060.8 million compared with 2020.  PATZ improved by 59.7% to RM515.6 million in 2021 compared with RM322.9 million in 2020 in line with the increase in revenue as well as recognition of deferred tax assets arising from approval of an incentive approved in 4Q 2021.

SEOUL, Korea – March 3, 2022 – Samsung Electronics today announced its category-redefining Galaxy S22 smartphones and Galaxy Tab S8 series are available in markets around the world following record-breaking preorders. 

The Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series saw more preorders within the first week than any other Samsung smartphone and tablet to date. Preorders for the Galaxy S22 series have more than doubled those of the Galaxy S21 series. Driving more than 60% of sales so far was the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Galaxy Tab S8 series preorders also more than doubled preorder numbers for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. Driving approximately 50% of sales so far was the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. 

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 March 2022 — In conjunction with its 10th year anniversary in the region, Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s travel superapp, aims to help rebuild and revive the local tourism sector.

Traveloka will continue its COVID-19 recovery efforts in Malaysia to help contribute significantly to the reopening of the local tourism industry, the third-largest contributor to Malaysia’s GDP.

“With the future reopening of Malaysian borders to international travellers, we are committed to continue working with stakeholders at the federal and state government levels, as a conduit to drive local tourism activities,” said Angelica Chan, Country Manager, Traveloka Malaysia.