News by Emir Zainul

Jiankun International Bhd (KL:JIANKUN) is taking legal action against two directors of a property developer for failing to complete the share transfer under a RM9.5 million acquisition deal.

The temporary closure of KL Tower — the first since it began operations — has not calmed the dispute between the government and former operator Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB).

Paramount Corp Bhd (KL:PARAMON) said its 70%-owned unit, Tanah Bayumas Sdn Bhd (TBSB), and two others are being sued over its RM145 million purchase of a luxury condominium site in Taman U-Thant.

Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), formerly known as Impiana Hotels Bhd, announced that its proposed acquisition of five parcels of land in Tioman Island for the development of a resort has lapsed, following the expiry of conditions precedent set out in the sale and purchase agreements (SPAs).

YNH Property Bhd (KL:YNHPROP) has begun implementing governance reforms in response to the findings of an independent review into RM1.1 billion worth of joint venture (JV) and turnkey contracts, the group said in a statement on Thursday.

KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:KIPREIT) is acquiring four retail properties worth RM118 million in Kuala Selangor and Kuantan, Pahang, marking a strategic suburban expansion.

Seremban Engineering Bhd (KL:SEB) has proposed to dispose of a piece of  land together with a detached factory near Seremban for RM19.5 million, as part of the company's business rationalisation plan.

KPJ Healthcare Bhd (KL:KPJ) has proposed to inject two hospital properties into Al-'Aqar Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (Al-Aqar REIT) (KL:ALAQAR) for a combined consideration of RM241 million via a sale-and-leaseback arrangement.

Crescendo Corporation Bhd (KL:CRESNDO) has reported a record-high earnings for the financial year ended Jan 31, 2025 (FY2025), thanks to data centre land sales in Iskandar Puteri.

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) reported a 4.8% year-on-year increase in net profit for the second fiscal quarter thanks to domestic construction projects, particularly the Penang land reclamation works.