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Borneo Post
24-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SCIB clarifies lawsuit against Awana JV Suria Saga not entirely withdrawn
Ku Chong Hong KUCHING (April 24): Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) clarified today that it has not entirely withdrawn its lawsuit against Awana JV Suria Saga Sdn Bhd (Awana). The industrialised building systems specialist said the legal reliefs previously sought under a separate suit have been consolidated into a broader legal action (the main suit). 'The amended statement of claim, filed on April 18, integrates the RM19.72 million recovery claim into the main suit to streamline proceedings and facilitate a more efficient litigation process,' SCIB said in a statement. The statement was issued in response to a media report yesterday concerning the discontinuation of the legal suit involving its wholly-owned subsidiary SCIB Properties Sdn Bhd (SCIBP) and Awana. SCIB affirmed that the discontinuation of the separate action does not reflect a withdrawal or abandonment of its claim. The company said it represents a strategic legal approach to pursue the matter more effectively under a single consolidated suit. 'We would like to assure our shareholders and stakeholders that SCIB remains fully committed to recovering the RM19.72 million from Awana,' said SCIB managing director Ku Chong Hong. He said the consolidation of claims into a single legal action is a procedural refinement that enables SCIB to pursue its rights more efficiently and with greater legal clarity. 'There has been no compromise to the substance or seriousness of our position. We will continue to act in the best interest of the company and ensure transparency throughout this process,' he said. The statement said SCIB pledged to remain committed to upholding its legal rights and continue to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. 'The board assures that it will provide timely updates on any material developments related to this matter,' added the statement.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
SCIB unit not fully withdrawn Awana lawsuit
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has clarified that its wholly-owned SCIB Properties Sdn Bhd has not fully withdrawn its lawsuit against Awana JV Suria Saga Sdn Bhd (Awana). Instead, the company explained that legal reliefs previously sought under a separate suit had been consolidated into a broader legal action, now referred to as the main suit. "The amended statement of claim, filed on April 18, 2025, integrates the RM19.72 million recovery claim into the main suit to streamline proceedings and facilitate a more efficient litigation process. "SCIB affirms that the discontinuation of the separate action does not reflect a withdrawal or abandonment of the company's claim. "Rather, it represents a strategic legal approach to pursue the matter more effectively under a single consolidated suit," it said in a statement. This is contrary to the impression conveyed in a media report on April 23. The company assures its shareholders and stakeholders that it remains fully committed to recovering the RM19.72 million from Awana. Its managing director Ku Chong Hong said the consolidation of claims into a single legal action is a procedural refinement that enables SCIB to pursue its rights more efficiently and with greater legal clarity. "There has been no compromise to the substance or seriousness of our position. We will continue to act in the best interest of the company and ensure transparency throughout this process," he added.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
From the Archives: March 15 in the Pioneer
Mar. 15—March 15, 2015 — Construction planned at the Lake Bemidji waterfront will temporarily displace some summertime festivals, including the Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival, which will be moved to the Sanford Center parking lot. For other events, such as the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival, construction will be temporarily halted. March 15, 2000 — A Save the Wolf Rally, sponsored by the Indigenous Environmental Network and the Coalition to Protect Predators, was held to show opposition to a proposal for wolf hunting in the state. This comes at a time when the federal government wants to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. March 15, 1975 — Awana, a Bible study program available to youth in the Bemidji area, boasts hundreds of participants as the group grows. Of the 4,500 Awana clubs around the country, 20 are in the Bemidji area. Each Awana group is divided into four clubs — Pals and Pioneers for the boys, and Chums and Guards for the girls. March 15, 1925 — A bond of $125,000 was authorized to clean up the debt of Bemidji Manufacturing Co., one of Bemidji's most important wood products industries. W.B. Foshay Co. of Minneapolis will market the bond, and the name of the company will change to the Bemidji Electric and Manufacturing Co.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
How Hawaiian Islands are prepping for severe storm weather
HONOLULU (KHON2) — As we brace for a powerful storm expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding, emergency officials across the state are taking no chances. At the same time, residents who experienced devastating floods in the past are growing increasingly clock is ticking as Hawaii prepares for potentially dangerous weather. The Kauai Emergency Management Agency is currently in a 'monitoring state.' Hawaii residents: Follow these storm preparedness tips 'So not just normal operations, but with the hazard approaching, we are not only monitoring conditions but also working to coordinate with all of our partners on the front end,' explained Elton Oshio, KEMA Administrator. With the 2024 April floods still fresh in the minds of Garden Isle residents, the county's public works crews are inspecting flood-prone areas and taking proactive measures. They've met with the Red Cross and the Parks Department to have emergency shelters ready if needed. Kauai Island Utilities Co-Op is also on standby. 'They are closely monitoring weather and having their crews be ready to respond to outages as long as conditions are safe for them to respond,' said Oshio. Hawaii County Civil Defense is on what they term an 'enhanced monitoring' level, ready to start at 6 a.m. on Thursday for around-the-clock activation. 'We've had our first operational briefing this morning, and then we'll come together again tomorrow and activate the EOC, as Hawaii Island is kind of going to be a little bit later than the rest of the state to start receiving any impacts,' said Talmadge Magno, Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator. Ala Wai sees tremendous 24 hour transformation Emergency Management agencies on all islands tell us they are in coordination with state and federal partners and are preparing for school closures and power outages, evacuation plans and sheltering. The State Transportation Department is on standby. 'When the storm occurs, if the county needs work in their areas, we'll do it,' said Ed Sniffen, State Department of Transportation Director. Oahu's Department of Emergency Management is planning to activate at 5 a.m. Thursday, earlier if conditions worsen before then. Meanwhile, on Oahu, some residents in flood-prone areas like along Kalihi Stream, are feeling a deep sense of deja vu. 'Intense, anxiety is building up,' said Leslie Awana, a resident at Hale Umi located on Umi Street. 'It's been almost 10 years since the impact of Tropical Storm Darby left several units at Hale Umi underwater. 'There was dead fish, dead rats, it was sludgy gross water, it was a bad thing. It took a lot of recovery time,' said Awana. With another heavy rainstorm predicted, residents here say they're nervous. Check out more news from around Hawaii 'Well, right now I've got everything hanging on the walls. And I've been doing it for the last 10 years,' Awana said. Emergency officials said residents should be aware of weather alerts and be prepared with emergency plans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
