Brem non-independent non-executive director Low U Hwa told The Edge Financial Daily yesterday the civil engineering and construction segment had an outstanding order book of RM300 million — mostly governmental jobs — which could support its earnings for the next two years.

Fuji Oil Asia, which is part of Fuji Oil Group, has entered into a lease agreement with Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd for 60 years to construct and operate its manufacturing facility, said MMC Corp in a statement yesterday.

Binastra Land notes that there is still demand for residential properties, and the price tag is in a range considered "acceptable" by buyers.

The 2-storey houses have a gross development value (GDV) of RM308 million and were launched in March, while the 3-storey linked semi-dees have a GDV of RM 190 million and were launched in June.

Protasco Bhd will hand over its entire Phase 1 of the De Centrum City development in Kuala Lumpur South, comprising a shopping centre block with 29 retail units, a serviced apartment block with 320 units, a small office/home office block with 192 units and 54 shoplots to purchasers in December.

UEM Sunrise Bhd has sold 60% of its Conservatory apartments in Melbourne during its worldwide marketing roadshow which started a month ago.

Marriot International Inc has made its debut in Taiwan with the opening of Taipei Marriott Hotel in Taipei's Dazhi area, Taiwan.

Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) has opened nine cycling trails to attract more sports enthusiasts to the federal administrative centre.

It was not known at press time the role that the Armed Forces Fund would play in the development of Bandar Malaysia, where the former Sungai Besi airbase was previously located.

West Village will offer 397 units of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts. The built-ups range from 50 sq m to 120 sq m and selling price starts from A$11,000 per sq m. The project is yet to be launched officially, but already 90% of its units have been reserved.