News by syafiqah Salim

Plantation group SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has teamed up with property developer AME Elite Consortium Bhd (KL:AME) to develop a green industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Piling and foundation specialist Pintaras Jaya Bhd (KL:PTARAS) has secured two piling contracts in Singapore worth about RM175 million.

YNH Property Bhd's (KL:YNHPROP) external auditor has cast doubt on the property developer’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024), citing insufficient evidence for certain ventures and contracts.

Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd (SACSB), a member of MMC Group, is selling approximately 15.06 acres of industrial land located in the Senai Airport City Free Industrial Zone in Johor to Taiwan-based Chenbro Micom Co Ltd.

Revenue increased 3.73% to RM155.27 million, compared to RM149.68 million in 3QFY2023. 

Padini Holdings Bhd (KL:PADINI) announced plans to refurbish nine stores, open four new outlets, and close one location in Malaysia in the current financial year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025) as part of efforts to streamline its retail operations.

Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PAVREIT) saw its net property income (NPI) rise 8.65% to RM131.86 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3QFY2024), from RM121.35 million a year ago, due to lower property operating expenses, primarily driven by the reversal of doubtful debts provision.

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will cover an area governed by six local authorities in Iskandar Malaysia and Pengerang, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Varia Bhd (KL:VARIA) has secured a contract worth RM571.8 million from the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to build a rehabilitation centre in Setiu, Terengganu.

Construction and property company PLB Engineering Bhd (KL:PLB) has proposed to sell its 60% stake in a solar energy firm for RM19.8 million cash to help repay its bank borrowings.