News by theedgemarkets.com

UOA Development Bhd’s net profit and revenue jumped almost three times year-on-year for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY2022) on progressive recognition of the property developer’s ongoing project.

Eversendai Corp Bhd's net loss for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY2022) ballooned to RM96.27 million from a net loss of RM14.82 million a year earlier, mainly due to under-utilisation of the group’s fabrication facilities, as well as a weakening ringgit.

AME Elite Consortium Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (2QFY2023) rose more than fourfold to RM45.81 million, from RM9.76 million a year ago, on stronger progress in its industrial parks and fair value gains from disposal of industrial properties.

Property developer Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, saw its net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY2022) rise 19.1% to RM28.81 million from RM24.18 million a year earlier, mainly due to improvement in progress of construction work activities and profit margin.

Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY2022) surged to RM56.13 million from a net loss of RM5.19 million a year earlier on the back of higher revenue.

The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in order to further strengthen their partnership since 2016 via a signing ceremony held last Friday (Nov 25).

Econpile Holdings Bhd's net loss for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (1QFY2023) narrowed to RM4.83 million from a net loss of RM5.79 million a year earlier, mainly due to stabilising building material costs and higher gross profits generated from its overseas operations.

The group also divested the remaining 20% equity in the pre-tertiary education business.

The conglomerate recorded earnings per share of 2.8 sen during the quarter under review, compared with 1.38 sen per share previously.

The improvement in profitability came on the back of higher revenue and profit before tax, following the full resumption of business activities during the quarter.