Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Alvin Tang

RM22 mln impairment booked

KUCHING: WTK Holdings Bhd plunged into the red in 1Q2025, reporting a net loss of RM21.4 million from a RM5.32 million profit a year ago, after a fire at its Penang tape factory disrupted operations. Group revenue dipped slightly to RM156.6 million from RM159 million.  Loss per share stood at

B.I.G. Industries reports lower group net profit

KUCHING: B.I.G. Industries Bhd (BIG) reported sharply lower group net profit of RM386,000 in third quarter to March 31, 2025 (3Q2025) from RM3.88 million in 1Q2024 as group revenue fell to RM6.79 million from RM8.39 million or down by 19.13 per cent. In 1Q2024, the group recorded a one-off gain

SPB net profit rises to RM22.6 mil in 1Q2025

KUCHING: Sarawak Plantation Bhd (SPB) has posted stronger quarterly earnings with group net profit surged to RM22.63 million during January-March 2025 period (1Q2025) from RM19.1 million a year ago as revenue expanded to RM135.5 million from RM127.3 million. The earnings growth was driven by higher realised selling prices of crude

RM40 mil capital plan via warrants

KUCHING: Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (OVH) has proposed issuing up to 209.9 million free detachable warrants on a one-for-two basis, alongside a new share issuance scheme (SIS) covering up to 30 per cent of total issued shares (excluding treasury shares) for eligible directors and employees. The warrants will have a three-year tenure, with an indicative

Estate scale-up drives palm yield gains

KUCHING: WTK Holdings Bhd recorded a sharp 18.5 per cent increase in fresh fruit bunches (FFB) production in April 2025, reaching 22,295 tonnes compared to 18,811 tonnes a year earlier, driven by its recent acquisition of Durafarm Sdn Bhd and improved yields from existing estates. However, crude palm oil (CPO)

HSL’s Jigsaw units offer full fit-outs

KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has unveiled two furnishing packages for its 11-storey Jigsaw condominium, offering buyers the convenience of moving in with nothing more than a suitcase. Located opposite Kuching International Airport, Jigsaw features only 117 all-corner units, with 60 per cent of them being three-bedroom layouts exceeding 1,000

AIZO sets sixth tranche price at RM0.0813

KUCHING: AIZO Group Bhd has fixed the issue price of the sixth tranche of its private placement at RM0.0813 per share. The issue price represents a discount of approximately RM0.0090 or 9.97 per cent from the 5-day volume weighted average market price (VWAMP) of AIZO shares from May 5 to

NAIM records RM58.5 mil property sales in 2024

KUCHING: Property developer NAIM Holdings Bhd chalked up new property sales of RM58.5 million last year. This was achieved amidst a challenging market environment marked by affordability concerns and tighter financial conditions, said the company’s Chairman, Datuk Amar Hamed Sepawi, and Group Managing Director, Datuk Hasmi Hasnan, in a joint

Aluminium prices jump on tariff move

KUCHING: The US administration’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium imports has sparked an initial reaction, leading to higher aluminium prices and an increase in the US Midwest premium, says Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd group’s chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Paul Koon Poh Keong. He

Upturn in energy support services

KUCHING: Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (OVH) is positioning itself to tap into engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) opportunities arising from Sarawak’s growing downstream activities and infrastructure expansion. Chairman Nor Azzam Abdul Jalil said rising pipeline installations and demand for support services in Sarawak and Sabah align with OVH’s strategic focus.