Optimax expects robust healthcare sector

PETALING JAYA: Optimax Holdings Bhd expects the outlook for the healthcare industry to remain robust, which is in line with the government’s agenda.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said this will be driven by the increase in demand and awareness from both local and foreign patients that are more health conscious.

For the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Optimax’s net profit dipped to RM3.18mil from RM3.84mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue improved to RM31.42mil from RM28.41mil a year earlier.

Basic earnings per share stood at 0.59 compared with 0.90 sen previously.