Trading ideas: Yinson, Zetrix AI, Ekovest, Insas, BFood, Ireaka, TechStore, Smile-Link, KAB, FSMB, MMC Port, Eco-Shop, Alpha IVF
The proposed RM450.0mn merger between Ekovest Bhd and its sister company Knusford Bhd has collapsed after the third deadline lapsed on 27 July 2025, without a deal or extension.
Insas Bhd has become the largest shareholder in Microlink Solutions Bhd after subscribing to 479.5mn rights shares at 16.0sen each, raising its stake to 32.9%.
Berjaya Food Bhd has proposed a bonus issue of up to 885.9mn warrants, on the basis of 1 warrant for every 2 shares held.
Ireka Corporation Bhd has received a mutual termination notice for its RM1.1bn Pan Borneo Highway subcontract with Gammerlite Sdn Bhd, following funding issues and the exit of main contractor MTD Construction.
TechStore Bhd has secured a contract from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to provide leasing and training services for 4 baggage scanner units and 2 body scanner machines with accessories for RM7.7mn.
Bursa Malaysia has issued a public reprimand to Smile-Link Healthcare Global Bhd for violating the Leap Market listing requirements.
Datuk Gan Kong Hiok has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Kinergy Advancement Bhd following the acquisition of a 6.1% stake in the group.
Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has ceased to be a substantial shareholder of FSBM Holdings Bhd after trimming his stake to 4.90% stake from 8.8% in the group.
MMC Port Holdings aims to finalise its cornerstone investor lineup as early as August, ahead of a planned listing on Bursa Malaysia in October that could raise over RM6.3bn.
Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd 's 4QFY25 net profit fell 10.1% YoY to RM57.0mn due to a 65.1% YoY surge in operating expenses, driven by store expansion, minimum wage hikes and IPO-related costs.
Alpha IVF Group Bhd recorded a 14.7% YoY increase in net profit to RM16.1mn for its 4QFY25 as revenue grew 7.0% YoY to RM50.0mn due to improved performance to higher sales from the provision of assisted reproductive services.
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