Lebtech wins govt weather radar contract
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the construction firm said the 27-month contract involves the supply and delivery of spare parts for weather radar and wind shear detection system for 2025/2026.
Lebtech expects the contract to contribute positively to its earnings and net assets for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 and over the duration of the contract.
In January this year, the firm had secured a RM21mil contract from Brighton Land Sdn Bhd to develop 104 units of two-storey terraced houses in Seksyen U13, Shah Alam.
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