KUALA LUMPUR: City developer, SkyWorld Development Group( SkyWorld), has achieved two significant milestones with SkyAwani 3 Residences.It successfully completed its affordable housing project in Setapak, and more significantly, the SkyBridge on the 52nd floor has been bestowed the title of “ Highest Residential SkyBridge in Malaysia ” by the Malaysia Book of Records( MBOR).“ We are not only providing a comfortable home, but also elevating the lifestyle of those residing here.“ With a strong com

KUALA LUMPUR: Skyworld Development Bhd won the Best Employers 2023 award from Kincentric, making it the best company to work for in Malaysia.In a statement, the developer said this is the fifth time the company has achieved this recognition, backed by its holistic on-boarding culture, industry best practice training program, exclusive employee privileges, and succession grooming initiatives.“ To be named Malaysia’s best company to work for for the fifth time by Kincentric further validates our c

KUALA LUMPUR: EcoWorld Development Group Bhd’s earnings visibility remains strong, backed by the group’s solid unbilled sales and gradual reopening of the economy. PublicInvest Research, in a report yesterday, said EcoWorld’s unbilled sales remained steady at RM4. 1bil.“ The group’s earnings visibility remains healthy with unbilled sales still hovering at the RM4bil mark.“ Separately, its balance sheet continues to strengthen with net gearing levels falling from 0.62-times in 2020 to 0.51-times

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group Bhd( SMG) has appointed Chan Seng Fatt as group chief executive officer effective March 1, 2024. Chan, 60, succeeds Alex Yeow Wai Siaw, who is stepping down following the conclusion of his contract on Feb 29. Following his appointment, Chan will resign as an independent non-executive director of SMG on Feb 29.... He was appointed to the board on Aug 11, 2018.He will also cease to be the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee on th

Green jobs and skills development for disadvantaged groups Published Oct 26, 2022by Joanna Hofman, Michaela Bruckmayer, Katrin Feyerabend, Simon Larmour, Mark Reed, Lydia LymperisContributors: Giovanni Amodeo, Frederico Cardoso, Sam Cole, Megan Hughes, Giulia Lanfredi, Mafalda Pardal, Pamina SmithRelated Topics: Employment and Unemployment, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Regulation, Environmental Sustainability, France, Germany, Impoverished Populations, Italy, Labor Markets, Spain, Un

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group Bhd( SMG) has appointed Chan Seng Fatt as group chief executive officer effective March 1, 2024. Chan, 60, succeeds Alex Yeow Wai Siaw, who is stepping down following the conclusion of his contract on Feb 29. Following his appointment, Chan will resign as an independent non-executive director of SMG on Feb 29.... He was appointed to the board on Aug 11, 2018.He will also cease to be the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee on th

PETALING JAYA: SHL Consolidated Bhd’s net profit for its first quarter ended June 30, 2021, rose to RM9. 74mil from RM1. 53mil in the previous corresponding period, mainly due to higher revenue generated by its property development segment.In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said revenue in the first quarter grew to RM33. 61mil from RM7. 13mil a year earlier.“ The property development segment continues to be the key contributor registering a revenue of RM23. 51mil for the thre

ALL socioeconomic indicators show a marked difference between Balochistan and national averages.... Cost of building infrastructure is relatively higher than in other parts of the country and that is why greater allocation to Balochistan under the NFC award is fully justified.... However, there are issues of strategic choices, resource utilisation, public investment and development priorities that are amenable to prudent management....

AS the Malaysian economy gradually reopens, some property developers have already embarked on ways to boost their recurring income base and future-proof their business. Like a hovering dark cloud, the uncertainties of the pandemic continue to linger. However, this has not deterred developers from exploring new avenues to ensure business continuity. IOI Properties Group Bhd( IOIProp) executive vice-chairman Lee Yeow Seng( pic) says the progressive rollout of vaccinations will help tremendously in

PETALING JAYA: Construction activities at the Tun Razak Exchange( TRX) are now almost back at the pre-pandemic level, with both developers – TRX City Sdn Bhd and Lendlease Group – aggressively ramping up works to meet the revised completion targets. TRX City – the master developer of the international financial district TRX – is developing The Exchange TRX in a 40: 60 joint-venture with Sydney-based property developer Lendlease. TRX City chief executive officer Datuk Azmar Talib said the overall