<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（吉隆坡19日讯）Epicon Bhd（前称Konsortium Transnasional Bhd）独资子公司Transnasional Builder私人有限公司（TBSB）获得结构工程合同，价值3450万令吉。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>文告显示，TBSB收到Wonson Construction私人有限公司的决标信，以便在吉隆坡班底达南（Pantai Dalam）实施和完成住宅公寓的结构工程。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>上述合同将于9月启动，并于2024年8月结束。</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“该合同有望为集团截至今年12月杪财年（2023财年）及接下来财年的收益作出积极贡献。”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Epicon以21仙平盘挂收，市值为1亿2491万令吉。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（编译：魏素雯）</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>English version</em>：<a href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/683127">Epicon's unit secures RM34.5 mil structural works contract</a></p></div>


（吉隆坡19日讯）Epicon Bhd（前称Konsortium Transnasional Bhd）独资子公司Transnasional Builder私人有限公司（TBSB）获得结构工程合同，价值3450万令吉。

Epicon子公司获3450万结构工程合同

Sime Darby Property’s ambitious vision for The City of Elmina involves creating a sanctuary where biodiversity is celebrated, ecosystems are restored, and people find renewed connections with nature. As this city evolves, it leads the charge in sustainable urban living, showing that enhancing urban biodiversity is not only achievable but also essential for our collective future.

Enhancing Urban Biodiversity in the City of Elmina

Zhulian Corp Bhd (KL:ZHULIAN), which is involved in the multilevel marketing (MLM) business and manufactures jewellery and consumer products, reported a drop in third quarter earnings amid lower operating activities due to weak consumer spending.

Zhulian posts lowest quarterly profit since 2017 listing amid lower consumer spending

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday.

Capital A, ABM Fujiya, Protasco, LFE Corp, TAS Offshore, Kerjaya Prospek, Leong Hup, Tan Chong Motor, MNRB, Pantech

Stellantis NV plans to operate a test fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) powered with solid-state batteries in two years’ time, taking a step towards potential commercialisation of a technology that’s aimed at improving EV performance.

Stellantis to road test EV fleet with solid-state batteries

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Wednesday to boost communication and cooperation between their countries and resolve conflicts to help improve ties that were damaged by a deadly military clash in 2020.

Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties

A deadly attack was carried out at the Turkish Aerospace Industries' headquarters near Ankara on Wednesday, the government said, as broadcasters showed footage of several armed assailants entering the building amid reports of gunfire and a loud explosion.

Attack at Türkiye aviation site leaves some dead, injured

President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank (ECB) is “rather satisfied” with how inflation has slowed to below the 2% goal targeted by officials.

Lagarde says ECB sees ‘really good progress’ on inflation so far

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will review commission fees imposed by e-commerce platforms on sellers, as part of its efforts to update existing laws in line with rapid changes in the industry.

Domestic trade ministry to review commission fees imposed by e-commerce platforms

Meta Platforms Inc is losing third-party augmented reality (AR) developers to rival Snap Inc following the social media giant’s unexpected decision to shutter its AR studio.

AR filters are popular on Meta’s Instagram and rival Snapchat, where creators use them billions of times each year in images and videos posted on the apps.

Meta is losing developers to Snap amid AR rivalry

The investment and business activities of Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Bhd (KPF) will not be affected by the Federal Land Development Authority’s (Felda) annual losses, which have exceeded RM1 billion, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid: KPF's business activities not affected by Felda's RM1 bil losses

<p>Shopping malls under Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PAVREIT) and KLCC Stapled Group (KL:KLCC) still reign supreme in the luxury market even after The Exchange TRX Mall opened to much fanfare, said Kenanga Investment Bank.</p>


Pavilion, KLCC still reign supreme in luxury shopping as TRX Mall fails to stir market — Kenanga

<p>The High Court has clarified that Supermax Corp Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) should be excluded from an earlier order to freeze the assets of glove entrepreneur Datuk Seri Stanley Thai in his divorce dispute.</p>


Court clarifies freeze on Stanley Thai’s assets should exclude Supermax, one bank account

<p>HOVID Bhd’s flagship Ho Yan Hor tea may help cool the body and soothe “heatiness”, but it appears the temperature is rising in the boardroom of the Ipoh-based pharmaceutical company.</p>

<p>A tussle is brewing between two major shareholders — Hovid managing director and chairman David Ho Sue S...

Shareholder fight brewing at herbal tea purveyor Hovid

<p>Palm oil — the world’s most widely used vegetable oil — rallied to the highest level in more than two years as supply woes persist, rekindling concerns about rising consumer food costs.</p>

<p>Futures surged as much as 2.6% in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday to RM4,500 a metric ton, the highest since July 2022. That extends this year’s rally to more than 20% amid tight supplies in the biggest growers and strong demand for some other edible oils.</p>


Palm oil reaches highest since 2022, adding to food price risks

<p>Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA) said it had terminated an agreement with Aetherium Acquisition Corp meant to pave the way for it to inject its AirAsia brand management business into the Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) for US$1.15 billion (RM5.0&nbsp;billion).</p>


Capital A calls off US$1.15b brand management biz injection into Nasdaq-listed SPAC

<p>Even if it is against the state's interest, the land title for the Duta enclave — the 263.27-acre (106.54-hectare) land in Mukim Batu that currently hoses various government complexes and facilities — has to be transferred back to Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd as it is the right thing to do, according to the High Court judge who directed that the deed be done.</p>


Duta enclave land title has to be restored to Semantan Estate as it's the right thing to do, says judge

<p>The glove industry is poised for a positive outlook despite cost pressures brought on by measures in Budget 2025, said CIMB Securities in a statement on Wednesday.</p>


CIMB positive glove industry can pass on cost increases to consumers

<p>Sabah-based construction outfit Azam Jaya Bhd, which is listing on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market at 78 sen per share, has a fair value of RM1.54 apiece, said TA Securities.</p>


TA Securities ascribes RM1.54 fair value to Main Market-bound construction firm Azam Jaya

<p>The government is in the process of finalising sustainable development guidelines for data centres, which will become one of the conditions for applying for government incentives.</p>


Guidelines on data centres' usage of power and water to become a requirement for incentives — Zafrul

<p>Malaysia is considering placing hotels under federal regulations, as their operations currently fall under the jurisdiction of state governments, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.</p>


Malaysia could place hotels under federal regulations — tourism minister

<p>The Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will begin as soon as the contract negotiations between Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) as the implementing agency and contractor SRS Konsortium are finalised.</p>


MRT Corp, SRS Konsortium in final phase of negotiations for Penang LRT — exco

<p>Glomac Bhd (KL:GLOMAC) is currently in talks with respective parties to venture into the waste-to-energy business,&nbsp;as part of its plan to seek new sources of revenue, according to group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri FD Iskandar Mohamed Mansor.</p>


Glomac in talks to venture into new businesses beyond property development

<p>Bright Moon Venture PLT, linked to businessman Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua, had signed financing agreements with investors that allowed it to channel funds to other companies linked to the MYAirline Sdn Bhd co-founder, two aggrieved investors told the High Court on Wednesday.</p>


Bright Moon signed financing agreements that say it can channel funds to other Allan Goh-linked companies, court told

<p>Kerjaya&nbsp;Prospek&nbsp;Group&nbsp;Bhd&nbsp;(KL:KERJAYA) announced on Wednesday that its wholly owned subsidiary&nbsp;Kerjaya&nbsp;Prospek&nbsp;(<wbr />M) Sdn&nbsp;Bhd&nbsp;had secured two new contracts from Pixel Valley Sdn&nbsp;Bhd and&nbsp;Greencove&nbsp;Sdn&nbsp;Bhd respectively, totalling RM34.4 million.</p>


Kerjaya Prospek bags two contracts totalling RM34.4 mil

<p>Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.</p>


Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

<p>The police have arrested 13 individuals, including a family member, on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping of a businessman on Oct 13.</p>


Family member among 13 arrested in Johor Bahru businessman kidnapping case

<p>The government should expand the third-party access (TPA) mechanism for renewable energy to include all corporations, as it should not only cater to demand from the new facilities, said Puchong Member of Parliament Yeo Bee Yin.</p>


Expand third-party access to renewable energy, lower wheeling charges, former minister tells govt

<p>Sunsuria Bhd (KL:SUNSURIA) has launched Concord College International School Malaysia (CCIS) in Sunsuria City, Sepang, Selangor.</p>


Sunsuria unveils Concord College International School Malaysia

<p>Leong Hup International Bhd (KL:LHI) on Wednesday said that it has appointed Chong Choon Yeng as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective Jan 1, 2025.</p>


Former Tan Chong Motor CFO moves to Leong Hup

<p>The government is taking proactive steps to ensure that the construction industry remains competitive and sustainable, amid expectations of rising tender prices, said&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.</p>
