Toll charges will be abolished, but later
PETALING JAYA (July 13): A number of things will need to be taken into account before toll collection can be abolished, says Works Minister Baru Bian.
Non–cancellation of LRT3 a short term reprieve for contractors, says CIMB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): CIMB IB Research has maintained its “Underweight” rating on the construction sector after the Ministry of Finance (MOF) allowed the LRT 3 project to proceed but at a lower all-in cost of RM16.
RM114m to subsidise residential power surcharge in 2H18
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Domestic users are the first priority for Putrajaya, which will utilise RM114 million from the Electricity Industry Fund (KWIE) to subsidise nearly 82% of residential power users in the second half of the year, according to Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment minister Yeo Bee Yin (pictured).
Lafarge’s RM270m cement contract for ECRL project suspended
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Lafarge Malaysia Bhd’s RM270 million cement supply contract for the proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has been suspended by China Communications Construction Sdn Bhd, following the suspension of the ECRL project pending a government review.
New guideline of allowing REITs to engage in property development a sector catalyst
Real estate investment trust sector Maintain neutral: We maintain “neutral” rating on the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector given the general oversupply situation but this should be offset by the appeal of REITs given the current uncertain equity markets.
Non–cancellation of LRT3 a short term reprieve for contractors, says CIMB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): CIMB IB Research has maintained its “Underweight” rating on the construction sector after the Ministry of Finance (MOF) allowed the LRT 3 project to proceed but at a lower all-in cost of RM16.
Shares jump on LRT3 green light
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Shares in George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd and Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) rallied yesterday after Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that the cabinet had approved the continuation of the light rail transit Line 3 (LRT3) project at a final cost of RM16.
WCT bags RM555m mixed development job for TRX Lifestyle Quarter
KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): WCT Holdings Bhd has secured a RM555 million contract from Lendlease Projects (M) Sdn Bhd for a proposed mixed development in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) Lifestyle Quarter.
Kumpulan Jetson unit bags RM88m serviced apartment job
KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): Kumpulan Jetson Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Jetson Construction Sdn Bhd has bagged a contract worth RM88.
JAKS loses lawsuit against Star Media; Court orders banks to release RM50m bank guarantee
KUALA LUMPUR (July 12): The High Court has ordered the two issuing financial institutions to release a RM50 million bank guarantee called on by Star Media Group Bhd in February, in relation to an agreement for the purchase of a piece of land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya for RM135 million.
