KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): Based on corporate announcements and news flow today, companies that may be in focus tomorrow (April 28) include: Bursa Malaysia Bhd, Tasco Bhd, Frontken Corp Bhd, Unisem (M) Bhd, Globetronics Technology Bhd, Sapura Energy Bhd, Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd, Westports Holdings Bhd, RGT Bhd, Atrium Real Estate Investment Trust (Atrium REIT), SHH Resources Holdings Bhd, Seacera Group Bhd, Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd and Inta Bina Group Bhd.
Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 almost doubled to RM121.39 million from RM64.73 million reported in the previous year, largely due to higher operating revenue. The stock exchange operator’s quarterly revenue surged 54.08% to RM232.28 million against RM150.75 million, supported by higher trading revenue in the securities and Islamic market segments.
Mezzo, the first and a key residential component of The Light City with stunning views of the Penang Straits, had its soft launch in February this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Construction Sdn Bhd has secured two contracts, an RM89.8 million contract for the construction of infrastructure building and public realms’ works at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Kuala Lumpur, and another contract worth RM237.8 million for the construction of Mezzo residential tower at The Light City, Gelugor, Penang.
For the first contract which was awarded by TRX City Sdn Bhd, is to undertake civil and structural and architectural works; mechanical and electrical services; both hardscape and softscape works; signages and wayfinding as well as amenities in the international financial district.
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KUALA LUMPUR (April 21): Based on corporate announcements and newsflow today, companies in focus on Thursday (April 22), may be as follows: Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd, Tasco Bhd, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust, Luxchem Corp Bhd, Widad Group Bhd, BIMB Holdings Bhd, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd and Hong Leong Bank Bhd.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (MHB) disclosed today that the value for the engineering, procurement, construction, transportation and installation, and hook-up and commissioning services (EPCIC) contract secured from SapuraOMV Upstream (Sarawak) Inc is RM1 billion. The duration of the contract in the Jerun gas field, which lies in the SK408W block off the coast of Bintulu, is 40 months. The group had announced the contract awarded to its wholly-owned unit Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) last Thursday.
Seaport segment poised to grow further in 2021 as global trade recovery gains momentum, says AmInvestment
AmInvestment Bank Research maintained its “overweight” stance on the transportation and logistics sector as the research firm believes the seaport segment is poised to grow further in 2021 as global trade recovery gains further momentum, backed by the reopening of economies, businesses and borders, as well as the roll-out of huge stimulus packages that will continue to support consumption and investment.
However, the research firm said in a note today that seaport operators will face challenges or benefit from port congestion worldwide over the immediate term.