News by Syafiqah Salim

Lagenda Properties Bhd saw its third quarter net profit decline 21.54% to RM35.73 million from RM45.54 million a year earlier, mainly due to upfront costs incurred in preparation for future project launches and the provision for prosperity tax.

Datuk Michael Chooi Yoey Sun, who emerged as the property developer’s substantial shareholder in January this year, disposed of 10 million shares on the open market on Monday (Nov 7), according to a Bursa Malaysia filing.

The announcement comes following a consent judgement entered on July 28 for Entomo (formerly known as KPISoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd) and Raveenderen to purchase all of HBSB’s shares in MySJ. 

Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust, which is still in the midst of discussion to buy Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall from Malton Bhd, posted a higher net property income (NPI) of RM90.22 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY22).

Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB) recorded a more than five-fold jump in net profit to RM27.64 million or 5.95 sen per share for the fourth quarter ended Aug 31, 2022 (4QFY22), from RM5.12 million or 1.37 sen per share in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

NCT Alliance Bhd has increased the size of its private placement to 15% of total issued shares from 10% proposed less than one month ago, to raise a higher sum of up to RM65.16 million, from up to RM48.37 million previously.

Top Builders, formerly known as Ikhmas Jaya Group Bhd, said it is currently working with auditors to revise the timeline for completing its audited financial statements before the Oct 31 deadline.

"Entering its 19th year of operations, BTS mall had an occupancy rate of 86% as at June 30, 2022."

The recovery of the hospitality sector in the UK, arising from the relaxation of lockdowns and the reopening of borders for international travel, presents an opportune time for Atlan to enter the hospitality sector in the UK.

High building material costs and labour shortages caused Vizione Holdings Bhd to post a wider net loss in its third financial quarter ended Aug 31, 2022 (3QFY22).