Boustead swings to RM 6.1m profit in 1Q, declares 2.5 sen dividend
Its property division recorded a higher deficit of RM8.1 million, from RM7.4 million, on the back of weaker results from the hotel segment.
Its property division recorded a higher deficit of RM8.1 million, from RM7.4 million, on the back of weaker results from the hotel segment.
The move came about after disputes over the award of the contracts without an open tender.
Higher earnings were also seen from its property investment and its hotel operations divisions.
On prospects, AZRB said recently, construction stocks faced knee-jerk sell down post-14th general election.
IJM’s property development segment showed the largest decline in profitability at 88.9%, impacted mainly by the unrealised foreign exchange loss in the quarter and a 44% drop in revenue.
“A surprise was the scrapping of MRT3, given that the MRT project is seen as an essential public good, and there has been wide public approval of MRT1.”
According to CIMB, the hardest hit would be firms with specialty in carrying out rail-related jobs.
SkyWorld founder and group MD Datuk Ng Thien Phing said the developer will continue to support the government’s vision of making KL a world class city.
Both parties have agreed to revoke the heads of agreement (HOA) signed on March 5.
It believes demand will remain strong.