News by Luqman Amin

This is because the conditions precedent in the agreement between Econframe and the seller of the stake, ETA Industries Sdn Bhd, had not been fulfilled within the specified timeframe.

The entitlement date will be determined after all relevant approvals for the bonus issue have been obtained.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) said it will remain the asset owner of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) throughout its operational phase, regardless of its planned joint venture (JV) with the project's main contractor, China Communication Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), to share the operational risks of the project once construction is completed.

Construction company Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd (KL:ANEKA) has secured a RM53 million sub-contract for the execution of bored piles and precast reinforced concrete piles works in Selangor.

Construction and trading group Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (KL:PESONA) said it is diversifying into property development through the acquisition of a 51% stake in the developer of a high-rise residential project in Bukit Jalil, for RM40.8 million in cash.

Annum Bhd (KL:ANNUM) said it has been awarded a sub-contract worth RM53.2 million by Iqzan Holding Bhd (KL:IQZAN) to supply material, labour and machinery for the construction of an office building in Jalan Tun HS Lee.

Integrated construction and property company PTT Synergy Group Bhd (KL:PTT) is disposing of two units of three-storey detached factories in Sepang, Selangor, to MCM Land Sdn Bhd for RM26 million.

Mudajaya Group Bhd (KL:MUDAJYA) said its former employee Michael Chua Khian Keng has filed an appeal to challenge the High Court’s decision in the civil suit brought against him by the group.

Property developer Naim Holdings Bhd (KL:NAIM) is disposing of a parcel of land in Samarahan, Sarawak to Onlyee Flora Sdn Bhd for RM223.38 million.

Malton Bhd (KL:MALTON) said it is acquiring 30.17 acres of freehold land in Genting Highlands from fellow property developer Global Oriental Bhd (KL:GOB) to build serviced apartments and luxury villas.