KUALA LUMPUR: Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd, which specialises in metal fabrication and assembly for industries such as semiconductor, security screening, and electrical and electronics, is upbeat 2026 prospects in 2026, expecting more contracts during the year.
Group CEO Chuah Chong Syn said that for 2025, the company is on track to finish the year strongly, with third-quarter revenue already almost 30% higher than the same period last year, placing it close to matching the full-year results of 2024.
“The momentum is broad-based and driven by the company’s four core business segments.
“Our growth is not dependent on a single pillar. Security, CNC machining, E&E and the medical segment each provide a strong engine of demand. This multi-segment model is what keeps our performance stable and progressively stronger year after year,” Chuah told reporters during a briefing today.
For the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (Q3’25), Wentel Engineering posted a net profit of RM6.18 million, an increase of 80.82% from RM3.42 million in Q3’24.
Revenue for the quarter rose 32.81% to RM38.43 million from RM28.94 million in Q3’24.
For the nine months of FY25 (9M25), Wentel Engineering posted a net profit of RM22.92 million, up 84.99% from RM12.39 million. Revenue for 9M25 stood at RM104.52 million from RM83.49 million posted in 9M of FY24, an increase of 25.18%.
Chuah said the security segment, which contributes over 60% of group revenue, remains the most consistent growth driver.
“Security is a daily-growth sector. The fundamental demand for security solutions is clear and universal.
“Industry research projects a compounded an
nual growth rate of 6% to 10% through 2030, and this aligns well with what we are experiencing on the ground,” he explained.
Chuah highlighted that advancements in scanning technologies have accelerated market needs.
“Higher-technology scanning equipment is now a necessity, not an option. As the industry upgrades, the demand for new and replacement systems continues to rise.”
In CNC machining, demand remains healthy as manufacturers increasingly require precision components for advanced applications.
Chuah noted that this segment tends to grow as the manufacturing sector enters a new investment cycle.
Meanwhile, the E&E division is showing signs of gradual recovery after a trough in 2022. “Year-on-year, the E&E sector is picking up. It may not be explosive growth, but the trend is steadily upward,” Chuah said.
In the medical segment, certain project transfers are progressing more slowly, but mass-flow production for several items remains intact and is expected to support 2025 growth. “The medical segment is still a strategic long-term play. Once the project transfers fully stabilise, we expect stronger contributions,” Chuah affirmed.
Overall, he remains confident about the group’s trajectory, saying “2024 laid the foundation. 2025 is the year we build on it. With these four segments working together, our growth outlook for this year and next year remains solid”.
Elaborating on the security segment, Chuah said the company continues to see strong, structural demand within its security scanning division, driven by global travel recovery, cross-border movement, and tightening regulatory standards.
He added that the need for scanning systems today is broader than ever.
“Security scanning is now an essential requirement across all cross-border movements — whether it involves people or goods. With air-travel volumes now exceeding pre-Covid levels, the demand for high-throughput and high-technology scanning systems has increased significantly.”
Chuah said the rapid rise of international e-commerce is also fuelling adoption. “Every item purchased from overseas passes through a security checkpoint. That entire flow requires reliable scanning machines.”
He cited regulatory requirements as another major growth catalyst. As authorities introduce new security standards, operators must upgrade or replace existing equipment.
“When regulators tighten security requirements, the industry has no option but to upgrade. These policies usually come with allocated funding, creating a clear and stable investment cycle for security infrastructure,” he said.
Chuah highlighted that Wentel Engineering’s strong positioning in this segment is reinforced by its long-term partnerships.
“We are fortunate to have two major customers in this segment. Whenever large global events such as the Olympics or the World Cup take place, demand surges – and our customers benefit, which in turn benefits us,” he said, adding that this creates a resilient and predictable revenue base for the group.
