News by Tan Xue Ying

In December 2018, EcoFirst had proposed to subscribe for a 20% stake in Geo Valley for RM13,333.46, followed by an acquisition another 50% stake for RM44 million from Geo Valley shareholders.

The Vietnam EPC construction work contributed revenue of RM255.8 million, compared with RM93 million achieved in the corresponding quarter last year.

YFG said the termination is not expected to have any material effect on its earnings, net assets, and gearing as the project did not commence.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong approved Tengku Maimun's appointment based on the advice of Mahathir and upon consultation with the Conference of Rulers.

Zeti said that the group is currently weighing all options available, which includes both internal and external candidates.

According to Ireka, the claims made were premised on the breach of contract and outstanding payment due in relation to the contract.

“Both KBK and Vista have mutually agreed not to extend the MoU upon the MoU expiry, and hence neither party shall have any claim, whatsoever, directly or indirectly against each other in respect of the MoU."

The piling specialist, in its exchange filing yesterday, cited the same reason as before for the deferment — there has been no sufficient successful tenders for projects which could utilise the prefabricated building components.

Maybank president and chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Farid Alias said the bank disbursed a total of RM12.2 billion in mortgages in 2018, bringing its total mortgages disbursed to RM87.5 billion. 

“It will be negative to FGV’s earnings, should Felda amend the terms in the existing LLA and require FGV to pay higher lease for the land. But, at this juncture, it is unclear if Felda can amend the terms of the LLA easily,” said regional head of plantations research at CIMB Investment Bank Ivy Ng.