Malaysia’s super-rich, hard hit by the market following the outbreak of Covid-19, saw billions being wiped out of their fortunes. On the other hand, entrepreneurs involved in the making of rubber gloves minted more money, while new billionaires emerged from the tech manufacturing sector as shares of their companies soared in 2020.
THE outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has delivered a brutal hand to the country’s economy, bringing unprecedented challenges to the general public and corporate sector.
And if this may offer some consolation amid the plunging values of your retirement and savings accounts, some of Malaysia’s wealthiest individuals have lost lots of money too, a survey on Malaysia’s 40 Richest individuals for 2020 showed.
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 14): Based on corporate announcements and news flow today, companies that may be in focus tomorrow (Dec 15) include: AirAsia X Bhd, RHB Bank Bhd, Deleum Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd, Top Glove Corp Bhd, Luxchem Corp Bhd, Ivory Properties Group Bhd, Ta Win Holdings Bhd and Bina Darulaman Bhd.
AirAsia X Bhd s (AAX) deputy chairman Datuk Lim Kian Onn is spearheading a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to pump in at least RM50 million fresh capital into the low-cost carrier, which is in the midst of negotiating with its creditors for debt and liabilities restructuring.
AAX announced its equity raising plan that entails a cash call to its existing shareholders to raise up to RM300 million plus issue of new shares to new investors to raise an additional RM200 million.