In Depth

HSR structure levels playing field for international bidders

There are still many details of the KL-Singapore high-speed rail project that need ironing out before the bilateral agreement is signed at the end of the year. But the memorandum of understanding signed last week shows that both the Malaysian and Singapore governments are now on the same page and more committed than ever to the project.

OCR Land to launch The Pano by 3Q

OCR Land Holdings Sdn Bhd, formerly Ong Chong Realty Sdn Bhd, has been a low-key developer since its establishment almost 27 years ago. It hardly made news until it emerged in 2014 as a substantial shareholder in the then loss-making Takaso Resources Bhd — public-listed manufacturer and exporter of rubber and baby products.

A new landmark in Bangsar

The Malaysian Institute of Architects’ (PAM) new headquarters in Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, called PAM Centre, exudes a minimalist feel. With its façade covered in dark aluminium screen, the 7-storey building features concrete slabs, exposed pipes and raw brick walls, bearing a resemblance to modern industrial offices in Brooklyn, New York.

Gadang’s order book seen surpassing RM1b mark

Gadang Holdings Bhd posted top line of RM248.9 million and bottom line of RM30.5 million in the fourth quarter of financial year 2016 (4QFY16), in which revenue surged 41.5% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and 46.6% year-on-year (y-o-y), while net profit jumped 21.5% q-o-q and 20.1% y-o-y. 

Hua Yang maintains RM500m sales target for FY17

Hua Yang Bhd’s management has maintained its sales target of RM500 million for the financial year ending March 31, 2017 (FY17) despite only charting RM53.2 million of new sales in the first quarter ended June 30, 2017 (1QFY17) (11% and 14% of management’s sales target and our sales assumption, respectively).