The uncertainty of the world economy in 2014 was a matter of concern to many. The
geo-political instability and also the drastic fall in the oil price had caused many
countries to review its budget. The European economy was also sluggish with fear of
deflation in some countries. Malaysia was also not spared. Ringgit Malaysia was
traded lower towards the third quarter of the year.
Despite of this, the country had managed to stride through the financial storm.
Supported by a stronger expansion in domestic demand and a turnaround in net
exports, Malaysia ended the year 2014 with the respectable growth of 5.9%. In
tandem with the nation’s economic resilience, the healthcare sector had maintain its
robustness.
Dear Shareholders,
SHAREHOLDERS
CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT TO
“ The Group recorded
the highest
Net Profit
since its
inception 33 years
ago...”
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KPJ Healthcare Berhad annual report
2014