Kosma Cooperative Distributes Record 60% Dividend
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kosma Cooperative distributed a record 60% dividend to its 1,469 members.
- The cooperative's financial performance improved significantly in 2025, with total revenue reaching RM334.24 million.
- Kosma was also recognized as the Sixth Best Cooperative in Malaysia for 2026.
Koperasi Serbausaha Makmur Berhad (Kosma) has achieved a historic milestone by distributing a 60% dividend to its 1,469 members, the highest rate since its establishment in 1967. The dividend payment, totaling RM35.32 million, received approval from the Malaysian Cooperative Commission (SKM) for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. This record achievement was driven by Kosma's robust financial performance, which saw its total revenue increase to RM334.24 million in 2025, up from RM290.78 million the previous year. Net profit also rose to RM102.30 million compared to RM84.02 million in 2024, reflecting strong governance, efficient management, and successful business strategies. The cooperative's excellence was further acknowledged nationally when it was named the Sixth Best Cooperative in Malaysia 2026. The high dividend payout is a testament to the members' trust and support, demonstrating the cooperative movement's vital role in enhancing members' economic well-being.
This achievement proves that Kosma remains a competitive cooperative capable of providing sustainable returns to its members.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.