Construction outfit Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd (KL:FAJAR) saw its net profit jumped more than 14 times to RM27.19 million for the third quarter ended March 31, 2024 (3QFY2024), from RM1.91 million a year earlier, mainly due to higher contribution from property development segment.

Amid challenges posed by rising construction material costs and potential fuel subsidy rationalisation, Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) said it is confident of continuing to defend its profit margin via a strategic product mix.

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) said on Thursday it will build and lease out a hyperscale data centre at its Elmina Business Park in a deal worth RM2 billion, marking the group’s entry into the data centre segment.

Radium Development Bhd today announced that it generated revenue of RM27.53 million in 1QFYE2024 and reported a profit after tax (PAT) of RM2.33 million for the quarter.

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) has lost a case against a house buyer, who sued the bank for terminating a loan facility agreement after the first disbursement.

Shares of Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) climbed to its highest in nearly six years as analysts scrambled to raise their forecasts after the developer reported better-than-expected results.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 8,000 sq ft
• Land size: 26,000 sq ft
• 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: LRT Ampang, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Royal Selangor Polo Club, Lotus Ampang, KDE Driving Range, Mutiara International Grammar School, Stella Maris Primary School
• Accessibility: AKLEH, SUKE, MRR2, Jalan Ampang

When: May 2024

Putrajaya Corp (PPj), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport (MOT),  is having a trial run of the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) trackless tram here until July 31.

LBS Bina Group Bhd’s (KL:LBS) net profit rose by a marginal 0.11% to RM30.53 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1QFY2024), from RM30.5 million a year earlier, helped by increased contribution from its property development business. Earnings per share increased to 1.49 sen from 1.48 sen.

The Perak state government is awaiting federal government approval for Colebrand International Ltd, a UK-based mega infrastructure engineering company, to begin a field study for the construction of a new international airport.