OTHERS Press Release: Masteel 4Q25 profit stages firm turnaround to RM4.9 million on record revenue and lower taxes
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Ambank Group announced a financing facility of RM84 million channeled to Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (Masteel) to support technological transformation to emerge as a steel and billet producer with ultra-low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Masteel, a publicly listed company established in 1971, is the country’s first ultra-low carbon steel manufacturer listed in Bursa Malaysia’s FTSE4Good Index and given a full four-star rating for 2023.
In a statement today, AmBank Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamie Ling, said the banking group recognizes Masteel’s achievements and is excited to contribute to the company’s continued success in environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects.
“In line with our ongoing efforts to navigate the rapidly changing economic landscape, this kind of collaboration only further proves AmBank’s commitment to ESG principles.
“This includes sustainable development which also emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability in business strategy,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director and CEO of Masteel, Datuk Sri Tai Hean Leng, described the strong collaboration with AmBank as enabling the company to continue to strengthen its leading position in the management and sustainable production of the Malaysian steel sector as well as advance the decarbonisation agenda for the dynamic construction sector.
“It is a great honor for us when the main banking group, AmBank Group, provides a RM84 million financing facility to Masteel and supports the company’s journey as a leading green steel producer in Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region.
“In recognition of this commitment, especially taking into account the steel industry which is part of the sector that also consumes carbon, Masteel has stepped up from the status quo by emerging as the Gold Winner of the most significant performance category in a period of three years on 6 November 2023, through the ESG Edge Malaysia Awards 2023,” he said.
By Anis Hazim
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): MARC Ratings Bhd has affirmed the AAA-IS(bg) rating on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd’s (Masteel) RM130 million Sukuk Ijarah programme that is guaranteed by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd, with stable outlook.
The steel manufacturer’s credit profile incorporates its longstanding track record in the domestic production of steel billets and steel bars, MARC said in a statement on Tuesday (Nov 28).
The credit profile was also due improving operational efficiency from investment in production technology, the rating agency said, although margins contracted recently amid higher input costs.
In the first half of 2023 (1H2023), Masteel’s revenue grew by 4.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM934.3 million on higher sales volume, despite the price volatility for both material and product prices, which could pressure margins.
“The group manufactures and markets high-tensile steel bars and prime steel billets, with the domestic market continuing to constitute the bulk of revenue at about 96% in 2022 (2021: 91%),” MARC said.
Operating profit margin, nevertheless, contracted in 1H2023 to 1.8% (2022: 2.6%) on lower steel bar prices — down by 5.3% y-o-y to RM3,690 per metric ton (mt) on average — and higher input costs.
“Despite some easing in recent months, raw material costs remained elevated compared to historical levels, which could continue to weigh on margins,” it noted.
Meanwhile, the company’s total debt was largely unchanged at RM482.2 million as at end-June 2023 as compared to RM471.4 million in 2022, mainly composed of bill payables for working capital. Its gross debt-to-equity (DE) ratio stood at 0.56 times as at end-1H2023, and net DE ratios stood at 0.44 times.
“Masteel had RM100.5 million of cash as at end-June 2023, more than sufficient to meet its its upcoming RM50 million notes maturity under the rated programme on Nov 30, 2023,” MARC said.
Shares in Masteel closed unchanged at 33 sen on Tuesday, valuing the company at RM224.11 million.
| MALAYSIA STEEL WORKS (KL) BHD |
| Change description | REGISTERED |
| Old address | Unit B-05-3A, 5th Floor, Block B (West Wing) PJ8 Office Suite, No. 23, Jalan Barat Seksyen 8 46050 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia |
| New address | No. 3A, Mezzanine Floor Jalan Ipoh Kecil 50350 Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysia |
| Telephone No | 03 -40435750 |
| Facsimile No | 03 -40435755 |
| E-mail address | |
| Effective date | 07 Jul 2023 |
| MALAYSIA STEEL WORKS (KL) BHD |
| Date Of Change | 07 Jul 2023 |
| Type Of Change | Appointment |
| Designation | Joint Secretary |
| License No | MACS 01564 |
| Name | TAN KOK AUN |
| Working experience and occupation during past 5 years |
| MALAYSIA STEEL WORKS (KL) BHD |
| Date of change | 01 Jun 2023 |
| Name | PUAN ZUERAINI BINTI AHMAD BASRI |
| Age | 49 |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Type of change | Appointment |
| Designation | Member of Audit Committee |
| Directorate | Independent and Non Executive |
| Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change) |
Chairman:- Mr Roy Thean Chong Yew (Independent Non-Executive Director) Member:- Puan Zueraini Binti Ahmad Basri (Independent Non-Executive Director) |
| Remarks : |
The Company will fill the vacancy within 3 months so that the Audit Committee is comprised of at least 3 members. |