News by Syafiqah Salim

YNH Property Bhd’s net profit slumped 97.07% to RM43,000 for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (3QFY2022), from RM1.47 million for the same quarter last year, amid completion of the K163 development here.

The resumption of business activities contributed to a hike in revenue, especially in the distribution of building materials and logistics services division, as well as the concrete manufacturing division.

Better earnings for the quarter were attributed to lower expected credit losses on loans, financing and advances as well as other impairments, which were down by 59% from RM249 million in 3QFY2021 to RM103.4 million in 3QFY2022.

Berjaya Land Bhd (BLand) returned to the black in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (1QFY2023), posting a net profit of RM8.45 million versus a net loss of RM74.3 million in the same period a year ago.

YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT)’s income available for distribution for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2022 (1QFY23) increased 72.74% year-on-year to RM30.95 million, despite the REIT recording net property income that was at the same level as the corresponding quarter in FY2022.

This is the 11th consecutive quarter of loss for the group since 3QFY20.

Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall, located in Bukit Jalil, has a net lettable area of 1.8 million square feet. The mall houses five levels of retail space, two levels of basement parking with 4,800 car park bays and a piazza.

Previously, the short-term lease was a major factor making investing in KLIA Aeropolis less attractive, as MAHB could only grant investors leases until 2034, coinciding with the end of its concession to operate KLIA.

Lagenda Properties Bhd saw its third quarter net profit decline 21.54% to RM35.73 million from RM45.54 million a year earlier, mainly due to upfront costs incurred in preparation for future project launches and the provision for prosperity tax.

Datuk Michael Chooi Yoey Sun, who emerged as the property developer’s substantial shareholder in January this year, disposed of 10 million shares on the open market on Monday (Nov 7), according to a Bursa Malaysia filing.