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Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) is calling on the Malaysian government to set up an independent expert panel to monitor the delivery of the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project.

Shares of WCT Holdings Bhd (KL:WCT) rose on Thursday as investors lauded a planned listing of a real estate investment trust, while analysts praised the move that would help pare the company’s debts.

The government is actively negotiating for an amicable solution over the ‘Duta enclave’ conundrum, the court heard on Thursday.

TSR Capital Bhd (KL:TSRCAP) said on Wednesday that it has secured a RM75 million contract to undertake construction works at Elmina Business Park 2 in Gombak, Selangor.

Bina Darulaman Bhd (KL:BDB) said the resignation of its external auditor KPMG four months after its reappointment “is part of a routine governance practice” following the extension of its tenure.

Chin Hin Group Bhd (KL:CHINHIN) managing director Chiau Haw Choon is no longer a substantial shareholder in NCT Alliance Bhd (KL:NCT) after disposing of a 0.62% stake for RM5.8 million.

Haily Group Bhd (KL:HAILY) said on Wednesday that it has secured a RM75.9 million contract from Mah Sing Group Bhd’s (KL:MAHSING) subsidiary for construction works on a residential development in Johor Bahru.

WCT Holdings Bhd (KL:WCT) has proposed to dispose of three retail properties for RM2.44 billion to a newly established real estate investment trust (REIT) named Paradigm REIT, which will be listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Glomac Bhd's (KL:GLOMAC) net profit rose 79.04% to RM7.28 million for its first quarter ended July 31, 2024 (1QFY2025), from RM4.06 million a year ago, driven by higher revenue and improved profit margins from better margin projects.

Precast concrete product maker Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (KL:SCIB) said it is buying a vacant leasehold land measuring 2.49 hectares in Bintulu to undertake a housing project.