<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): Destini Bhd said the group has won amother maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract worth&nbsp; RM163.61 million from the Ministry of Transport.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The contract, awarded to the group's 70%-owned unit M Rail Technics Sdn Bhd, involves 10 electric train sets (ETS) operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“During the maintenance period, the ETS will require to undergo Level 4 MRO to ensure its safety and reliability, which includes scheduled maintenance, repairs and spare parts replacement in accordance with the maintenance programme,” said Destini in a bourse filing.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Level 4 MRO service is carried&nbsp; out based on a train's operational time or kilometres in service.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>MRail Technics is a 70:30 joint venture company between Destini and KTMB Technics Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of KTMB.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In May, MRail Technics accepted another Level 4 MRO contract for 35 electric trains operated by KTMB worth RM531.39 million.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>At the closing bell on Friday, Destini shares were up 7.14% or half a sen at 7.5 sen, valuing the group at RM115.85 million.</p></div>


Destini Bhd said the group has won amother maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract worth  RM163.61 million from the Ministry of Transport.

The contract, awarded to the group's 70%-owned unit M Rail Technics Sdn Bhd, involves 10 electric train sets (ETS) operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB).

Destini wins RM164m MRO contract for 10 electric trains run by KTMB  

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Mi Technovation Bhd’s (KL:MI) unit has launched its Singapore listing that aims to raise over RM680 million for its next phase of global growth.

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(Oct 19): A carrier loaded with Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) is sailing north through the Red Sea, potentially speeding up delivery to European customers with a rare transit through waters vulnerable to renewed attacks from Houthi rebels.

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BENGALURU (Oct 19): Gold edged higher on Monday as softer oil prices tempered some inflation concerns, while investors assessed recent US economic data and the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates later this year.

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(Oct 19): Morgan Stanley is partnering with fintech platform Raisin UK to roll out savings accounts to individuals, following similar moves in Germany and the Netherlands.

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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all parties who assisted in the funeral arrangements for his late wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, who passed away on Sept 28.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co is launching its deposit token on ethereum, extending the lender’s push into blockchain payments as Wall Street grows more comfortable moving money on public networks.

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Indonesian equities slumped more than 5% to a six-year low on Monday as rattled investors exited stocks after MSCI's latest warning, prompting authorities to unveil steps to tame the swings and set up talks with the index provider.

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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul on Monday reminded members of Parliament to exercise caution in their choice of words during debates to avoid controversies that could disrupt the smooth proceedings of the house.

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(Oct 19): Primary Health properties Plc has formed a £700 million (US$933 million) venture with GIC Pte Ltd, part of its ongoing plan to reduce debt levels following a merger last year.

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<p>Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the coalition’s 18 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen to stay out of matters involving customary law and the royal institution, and instead focus on the people’s welfare and fulfilling their mandate.</p>


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