He said raw materials are experiencing price hikes, including coal which now comprises 30% to 40% of the cost of cement production, thus leaving manufacturing companies no option but to raise prices

According to Supermax, the facility will comprise a total of eight buildings, with an investment of US$350 million earmarked for the first four construction phases.

The route will be connecting the town of Bintulu with Tanjung Kidurong, which will be developed as a petrochemical product production hub, as well as a medical hub.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold

• Built-up: 1,262 sq ft

• Two bedrooms, two bathrooms

• Unfurnished

• Facilities: Sky lounge, fitness area, infinity pool, sauna, multipurpose room, gymnasium, wading pool, swimming pool, 24-hour security with multi-tiered access card system

When: November 2021

Malaysia is fast becoming an aged nation, even by global standards. According to World Bank estimates, Malaysia joined the ranks of an ageing society (with 7% of its population aged 65 and over) in 2020. The country is en route to becoming an aged society in 2044 (with 14% of its population aged 65 and over), and super-aged society in 2056 (with 20% of its population aged 65 and over).

Paradox will make its debut in Vancouver, Canada, with its flagship hotel, Paradox Hotel Vancouver, set to open its doors in April this year. The brand will also be introduced in Southeast Asia, with Paradox Resort & Residences Phuket that was recently opened in January and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay in April. 

The project from Syarikat Muhibbah Perniagaan Dan Pembinaan Sdn Bhd was awarded to Gabungan AQRS' wholly-owned Gabungan Strategik Sdn Bhd on Monday (March 21), according Gabungan AQRS' bourse filing.

In a bourse filing, the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary FBO Land (Setapak) Sdn Bhd has inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Eastland, Top Land Resources Sdn Bhd, Mentiga Development & Construction Sdn Bhd and Leading Ventures Sdn Bhd for the purchase of the commercial units for RM24.8 million, to be satisfied via the issuance of 381.54 million new shares at 6.5 sen apiece.

In a bourse filing on Friday (March 18), Lebtech said its subsidiary Lebtech Energy Sdn Bhd (LESB) entered into the MoU with SIO on March 14.

SkyWorld had organised a media tour on March 17 (Thursday) to celebrate the completion of the project as well as the official launch of Solution+, the first ecosystem and enhanced e-commerce platform in Malaysia that connects SkyWorld residents and traders.