UEM Sunrise Bhd has delivered a resilient performance for the first nine months of 2025, supported by improved earnings, stronger operational execution and growing demand across its development portfolio.
For the period ended Sept 30, 2025, the group’s Profit After Tax and Non-Controlling Interests (PATANCI) increased 23% year-on-year to RM61.4 million. Revenue climbed 60% to RM1.3 billion, reflecting steady progress across ongoing projects.
The developer also exceeded its full-year sales target ahead of schedule, securing RM1.08 billion in property sales compared to its RM1.05 billion target. Its RM2.1 billion in unbilled sales is expected to sustain earnings visibility for the next 18 to 36 months—an encouraging sign for market watchers and investors evaluating long-term prospects in Malaysia’s property sector.
UEM Sunrise continued strengthening its financial position, reducing net gearing from 0.43 times to 0.38 times—the lowest level since 2019—while cash, bank balances and short-term investments rose 47% from a year earlier. This financial resilience is particularly relevant as demand grows for well-located commercial property in KL and premium residential hubs surrounding key industrial zones in Selangor.
During the third quarter, the group posted RM417.8 million in revenue, up 13% quarter-on-quarter. Property development contributed 82% of total revenue, anchored by strong take-up in projects such as The MINH in Mont’Kiara, The Connaught One in Cheras and Residensi ZIG in Kiara Bay. Southern-region developments—including Aspira Hills, Aspira LakeHomes and DiReka Square—also supported overall performance.
Despite higher financing and tax expenses, PATANCI for the quarter held at RM18.5 million, cushioned by improved margins and contributions from joint ventures.
Newly appointed managing director and CEO Shaharul Farez Hassan highlighted that the group’s results reflect disciplined execution and sustained market appetite across multiple regions. He also acknowledged the commitment of UEM Sunrise’s team and expressed appreciation to former officer-in-charge Hafizuddin Sulaiman for steering the company during leadership transitions.
He added that improving market sentiment, together with policy catalysts such as the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone and the company’s ongoing U2030 transformation efforts, would continue to support growth.
To date, UEM Sunrise has handed over 1,836 units across five projects with a combined GDV of RM1.7 billion. KAIA Heights Phase 2 also achieved its topping-out milestone in October and remains on track for completion in the first half of 2026.
Looking ahead, the company is confident of meeting its RM2.0 billion GDV launch target for 2025, supported by new attainable and upgrader landed homes in Iskandar Puteri. Its growth plan remains anchored in prudent financial management, targeted land banking and capturing long-term opportunities—particularly in fast-growing corridors where demand for industrial land in Selangor and strategically located commercial assets in KL continues to strengthen.
