<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): KJTS Group Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/0293" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">KJTS</a>) has secured a contract worth RM23.75 million for sub-contract work for a data centre in Sedenak Tech Park, Johor.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a bourse filing, the building support services provider said its wholly-owned subsidiary, KJ Technical Services Sdn Bhd, had accepted the Letter of Award from Sunway Engie DC Sdn Bhd.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It involves the commissioning and comprehensive maintenance of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation pipework for the data centre.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The contract, which commenced on July 26, is slated for completion by Oct 31, 2025.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares in KJTS closed unchanged at 66.5 sen on Monday for a market capitalisation of RM458 million.</p></div>


KJTS Group Bhd (KL:KJTS) has secured a contract worth RM23.75 million for sub-contract work for a data centre in Sedenak Tech Park, Johor.

In a bourse filing, the building support services provider said its wholly-owned subsidiary, KJ Technical Services Sdn Bhd, had accepted the Letter of Award from Sunway Engie DC Sdn Bhd.

KJTS bags RM24 mil data centre job in Johor

<p>Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Thursday.</p>


Capital A, Gamuda, Sapura Energy, AEON Credit, Hiap Teck, HCK, Seal, Censof, Yenher, Citaglobal, Lambo

<p>The government believes that the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region’s projected RM57.3 billion contribution to Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) could be fast-tracked to 2032 from 2038, given its current pace of development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.</p>


Impact from AWS’ RM57.3b GDP contribution could be felt as soon as 2032 — Anwar

<p>Singapore has kicked off a big effort to revive its withering stock market. Inside its exchange operator and among market participants, there is deep pessimism that the reboot will succeed.&nbsp;</p>


Singapore Exchange insiders cast doubt on stock-market revival

<p>The Pentagon praised China for its transparency before the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, in a sign that military communication between the superpowers is improving.</p>


US hails early notice of China ICBM test to avoid miscalculation

<p>Trading in the shares of Lambo Group Bhd (KL:LAMBO) will be suspended from Oct 4, following Bursa Malaysia’s rejection of the company’s application for a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.</p>


Lambo risks being delisted after Bursa dismisses extension appeal to submit regularisation plan

<p>Mitsubishi Corporation has committed to continued investment in the Malaysia LNG (MLNG) Dua and Tiga facilities, further solidifying its partnership with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), according to a statement on Friday.</p>


Mitsubishi commits to continued investment in LNG facilities, eyes stronger partnership with Petronas, Sarawak

<p>Stocks in Asia are set to extend gains as risk appetite across financial markets got a further boost from China’s latest stimulus measures and as US benchmarks hit fresh records.</p>

<p>Futures pointed higher in Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.</p>


Asian stocks set to extend rally on Chinese stimulus boost

<p>Action against GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) is intensifying, with operations planned in Sabah and Sarawak following numerous revelations regarding alleged crimes committed by the organisation in Peninsular Malaysia.</p>


Crackdown on GISBH expands to Sabah, Sarawak

<p>BMI, a unit of the Fitch group, has revised its year-end forecast for the ringgit from 4.55 against the US dollar to 4.0, reflecting the local currency’s robust performance in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024).</p>


BMI raises USD-MYR forecasts to 4.0 this year, 3.55 in 2025, on narrowing yield differentials, resilient growth

<p>Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting a record high, as Micron's upbeat forecast revived the frenzy around artificial intelligence, and a softer-than-expected jobless claims report soothed worries about the labour market.</p>


Wall Street rises on AI euphoria after Micron's upbeat forecast

<p>LUS stocks rose as traders await bigger clues about the health of the economy after upbeat data on Thursday.</p>

<p>The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4% to its 42nd closing record of this year. The Nasdaq 100 ended the session 0.7% higher, after jumping as much as 1.5% earlier.</p>


S&P 500 notches fresh record ahead of PCE data

<p>New York City mayor Eric Adams engaged in years of sustained corruption, accepting more than US$100,000 (RM412,150) in lavish bribes from foreign nationals, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan claimed in a scalding indictment.</p>


NYC mayor was corrupt for years, US claims in scathing case

<p>US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that labour market and inflation data suggest the US economy is on a path to a "soft landing," but the "last mile" on taming inflation is bringing down housing costs.</p>


Yellen says economy on 'soft landing' path, Fed's policy rate will fall to neutral level

<p>Citibank will close its last branch in Singapore, located at the CPF Jurong Building in Jurong East, on Oct 12.</p>


Citibank to shut last ‘transactional’ branch in Singapore next month as it eyes wealthy customers

<p>Wells Fargo &amp; Co has entered a key new phase of its almost seven-year effort to escape a Federal Reserve cap on its assets, a punishment that has become the most feared in banking.</p>


Wells Fargo sends US Fed crucial review for lifting asset cap

<p>Shares of AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (KL:AEONCR) fell on Friday to their lowest in nearly three weeks, after the consumer financing firm reported a weaker-than-expected quarter.</p>


AEON Credit shares fall to three-week low after 2Q miss

<p>Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso backed a potential takeover of Commerzbank AG by Milan-based UniCredit SpA which has threatened to sour relations between Berlin and Rome.</p>


Italy Industry Minister backs UniCredit-Commerzbank deal

<p>Officials issued dire warnings on Thursday about a strengthening hurricane Helene, pleading with Floridians in coastal areas along the storm's path to evacuate ahead of catastrophic winds and a deadly storm surge.</p>

<p>Forecasters said Helene would reach major hurricane status before making landfall on Thursday evening, potentially as a Category 4 storm with sustained wind speeds of up to 156 miles per hour (251km per hour).</p>


Hurricane Helene gains strength, barrels towards Florida with life-threatening storm surge

<p>Commerzbank will hold a first round of talks with UniCredit on Friday, the German bank's designated CEO Bettina Orlopp said, as the Italian lender presses for a possible tie-up and its rival hones its defence.</p>


Commerzbank to begin talks with UniCredit as it woos investors with profit goals

<p>US pending home sales ticked up in August from a record low, as falling mortgage rates encouraged some buyers to dip a toe into the market.</p>

<p>A measure of contract signings for previously owned homes climbed 0.6% to 70.6 last month, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday.</p>
