News by Emir Zainul

IJM Corp Bhd (KL:IJM) on Tuesday refuted money laundering allegations and denied that it is being probed by UK authorities, as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) launched investigations into allegations of a RM2.5 billion money laundering scheme involving the group.

Perak Corp also entered into a joint venture with major shareholder Perak State Development Corp (PKNP) in January 2025 to co-develop the Silver Valley Technology Park Industrial Hub in Hulu Kinta.

Kumpulan Jetson Bhd (KL:JETSON) is disposing of its entire equity interest in GRP Sdn Bhd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, for a total consideration of RM14.8 million, as part of a portfolio rationalisation exercise.

Sarawak-based oil palm planter Rimbunan Sawit Bhd (KL:RSAWIT) is disposing of a 1,504-hectare parcel of plantation land in Miri for RM28 million, cash, as it moves to exit the remote estate that has been weighing on its operating efficiency and profitability.

Selangor Dredging Bhd (KL:SDRED) is acquiring a freehold commercial land in Petaling Jaya for RM63 million to expand its land bank, with the site earmarked for a proposed development carrying an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM507 million.

KEB Bhd has filed its prospectus with Bursa Malaysia for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market, as the property developer seeks to raise funds to finance further land acquisitions to replenish its development pipeline.

A comprehensive blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is expected to be unveiled by March, said newly-minted Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Berjaya Assets Bhd (KL:BJASSET) has appointed Tan Tee Ming, the son-in-law of controlling shareholder Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, as its new chief executive officer, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Advancecon Holdings Bhd (KL:ADVCON) has secured a RM19.33 million contract for earthworks related to a proposed industrial development in Ijok, Selangor.

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) said on Thursday it has secured another two contracts worth over RM8 billion in Australia.