Did Petronas already fully pay the RM24b scheduled dividend?

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Petronas Has Fulfilled its Scheduled RM24 Billion Dividend Payment

Petronas has confirmed the complete disbursement of the scheduled RM24 billion dividend to the government for the current year. This payment was based on the company's financial performance in 2019, adhering to the planned schedule despite the economic challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scheduled Dividend Payment Fulfilled

The national oil company has fully paid the RM24 billion dividend, which was planned based on its financial year 2019 results. This commitment was maintained as part of the company's financial obligations to the Federal government.
Additional Dividend Approved

In addition to the scheduled payment, Petronas' board has approved an additional RM10 billion dividend to the Federal government. This extra payment is expected to be disbursed by the end of November 2020.
Financial Prudence Considered

The decision to approve the additional dividend was made after the Petronas board confirmed the company's ability to comfortably fund its operations, service its debts, meet its obligations, and invest in future growth. The company stated its ongoing commitment to preserving cash and strengthening its financial resilience during this period.
Total Government Payout Expected

The total dividend payout to the Federal government for this year is projected to reach RM34 billion. This figure was previously stated by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

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