News by Adam Aziz

Khazanah Nasional Bhd's wholly owned UEM Group Bhd, in collaboration with local investor Itramas Corp Sdn Bhd — and with the potential participation of several foreign investors — is developing a 1GW hybrid solar photovoltaic power plant in Malaysia that will be integrated with a renewable energy (RE) industrial park.

Abdul Karim was the largest shareholder in the concrete product manufacturer after he acquired a 22.53% stake or 19.35 million shares for 70 sen apiece, or RM13.54 million, in May 2019.

Shares of Star Media Group Bhd jumped as much as 9.5% in the evening session, after minority shareholders voted against a proposal to sell an industrial land, upon which factory buildings will be built, to Matang Bhd in a share and cash deal.

Star Media Group Bhd shareholders have voted to reject its proposal to sell properties, consisting of factories and a warehouse in Shah Alam, to its sister company Matang Bhd for RM33 million in a share and cash deal.

Rafizi said the government is also committed to introducing “more RE programmes based on a willing buyer, willing seller basis” to induce private-sector participation.

The contract, spanning three years starting from June 1, 2023, was awarded by KVDT2’s main contractor Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd and is expected to be completed after 36 months from commencement.

Axis REIT said it has issued a notice to terminate its lease agreement with Yongnam Engineering Sdn Bhd, which is a major tenant at the Axis Steel Centre @ SiLC, following the default.

Brem Holdings Bhd has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in Titijaya Land Bhd, after its 48.33%-owned unit Titi Kaya Sdn Bhd disposed of 7.7 million shares in the property developer.

PVC products manufacturer Tek Seng Holdings Bhd is acquiring three parcels of freehold vacant land near its factories in Seberang Perai, Penang for RM33.96 million.

SIAB Holdings Bhd and Yong Tai Bhd have mutually agreed in principle to terminate two condominium projects belonging to Yong Tai on Jalan U-Thant here, and in Melaka, with a combined outstanding contract value of RM190.48 million.