News by John Lai

Chin Hin Group Bhd (KL:CHINHIN) has called off its planned acquisition of data centre-related firms after the target companies failed to secure an order book of at least RM380 million, a key condition for completion.

Berjaya Land Bhd (KL:BJLAND) said the group is divesting its entire 80% stake in a company undertaking a mixed-use development in Hanoi, Vietnam for 1.239 trillion dong (RM201.96 million) in cash.

Vizione Holdings Bhd (KL:VIZIONE) said a RM490 million contract for the construction of apartments in Sabah awarded to the group by Permaju Industries Bhd (KL:PERMAJU) has been terminated.

The contract encompasses main building works, including external, ancillary and infrastructure works, for 106 bungalow units in Rawang, Selangor.

It is buying the property from High Rich Realty Sdn Bhd, which is controlled by Datuk Seri Tiong Chiong Hoo, Kelvin Tiong Yung Yiing, Clara Tiong Siew Ee and Rosalina Ling Hung Ching via Oriental Evermore Sdn Bhd and Bright World Trading Co Ltd.

Datuk Joseph Lau, the head of the developer behind Desa ParkCity township, has emerged as the second largest shareholder of construction firm Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (KL:CRESBLD).

Gadang Holdings Bhd (KL:GADANG) announced it will allocate about RM19 million in additional costs for the financial year ending May 31, 2025 (FY2025), following the termination of an agreement to jointly develop a parcel of land in the Cyber 9 precinct of Cyberjaya with Cyberview Sdn Bhd.

A group of Kumpulan Jetson Bhd’s (KL:JETSON) minority shareholders, who were blocked from holding an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to remove the entire board, have asked the court to compel the company to give them access to its shareholder records so they can hold the meeting.

Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PARADIGM) on Thursday set the final price for its initial share sale at RM1 apiece as previously indicated amid subdued demand from some investors.

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (KL:E&O) nearly doubled its net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025 (4QFY2025), on profits from its joint ventures, a tax gain and lower finance costs.