Aspen to secure RM44m via convertible loan

KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Aspen Group Holdings Ltd is planning to raise RM44 million via a convertible loan agreement to finance its investments in associate company Global Vision Logistics Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam, the construction of the central park located in Aspen Vision City, investment in associate company Bandar Cassia Properties (SC) Sdn Bhd, its other development projects and for working capital.

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Maybank Investment: GST zero rate positive but needs more clarity

PETALING JAYA (May 17): Although the imposition of the zero-rated Goods and Service Tax (GST) came earlier than expected, Maybank Investment Bank views the latest announcement by the new Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) led government as a positive move which could spur the earnings growth of the property development industry.

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‘Business as usual for ECRL’

KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): While the Council of Eminent Persons, set up under the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, met heads of infrastructure projects yesterday, it is “business as usual” for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a project spokesman told reporters.

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Ewein ups stake in Penang developer

KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Ewein Bhd is increasing its stake in Ewein Zenith Sdn Bhd to 89% from 73%, as part of its plan to gain control in the Penang-based property developer, which is currently developing a luxury sea-front residential project worth RM800 million in gross development value.

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