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New Straits Times
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- New Straits Times
Penang authorities probing into ganja seizures at airport, mail centre
BUTTERWORTH: The authorities are investigating two drug seizures involving ganja at the Penang International Airport and a local mail and courier centre. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said in the first case, Customs officers from the PIA passenger inspection branch, at 11.35am on March 4, discovered an unclaimed luggage on Carousel A containing 29 transparent packages of dried plant material suspected to be ganja. "The luggage had arrived on an international flight from China and bore no identifying information," he said at a press conference here today. "The seized items weighed an estimated 16,210g, with a street value of about RM1.59 million. "We believe the drugs were smuggled into the country as checked-in personal luggage." He said the case is still under investigation. In a separate incident on April 16, Rohaizad said, Customs officers from the Narcotics Unit, assisted by drug detection dogs, intercepted four suspicious parcels during an inspection at the Mail and Courier Centre , Pos Malaysia Bhd, in the state. He said the parcels, declared as containing nine comic books, were found to hold 2,236g of dried plant material, also suspected to be ganja. He said the estimated street value was RM219,128. "The items had previously been exported to the United Kingdom and marked 'returned parcel'." Both cases are being investigated under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. If convicted, offenders may face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the rotan if not sentenced to death.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Petronas Gas reports higher Q1 net profit of RM468.8m, declares 16 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd's net profit for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1'25) rose to RM468.80 million from RM456.65 million a year earlier. Revenue declined to RM1.59 billion from RM1.62 billion previously, mainly attributable to lower revenue from gas transportation and regasification segments following downward tariff adjustment arising from the sharing factor for the prior year's lower internal gas consumption. In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the group said its overall performance for the financial year 2025 is expected to remain resilient and stable, notwithstanding the operational disruption caused by the pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights in April 2025. 'All core business segments are anticipated to maintain their strength and continue contributing positively to the group's earnings,' it said. Petronas Gas said that based on current site conditions and the extent of asset damage – pending the outcome of official investigations – the total financial impact from repair and restoration works is estimated at approximately RM170 million. 'A substantial portion of this expenditure will be capitalised as part of the company's capital expenditure, with partial cost recovery expected from the insurance claim. 'Revenue loss attributable to the temporary service interruption is projected to be minimal at approximately RM20 million, driven by close collaboration with regulatory authorities, gas shippers, and distributors that enabled the swift restoration of pipeline services and stabilisation of supply.' It said the total estimated profit impact from both asset restoration and revenue loss is projected to be around RM60 million for the year. In response to the incident, Petronas Gas said the group is intensifying its focus on robust risk management, operational resilience, and proactive mitigation measures. 'We remain firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, while continuing to pursue disciplined cost management and long-term strategic growth to ensure business continuity and sustainability,' it added. Directors of the company have approved a first interim dividend of 16 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM316.6 million in respect of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025, payable on June 24. – Bernama
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Petronas Gas posts higher 1Q profit, declares 16 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd's net profit for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) rose to RM468.80 million from RM456.65 million a year earlier. Revenue declined to RM1.59 billion from RM1.62 billion previously, mainly attributable to lower revenue from gas transportation and regasification segments following downward tariff adjustment arising from the sharing factor for the prior year's lower internal gas consumption. In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the group said its overall performance for the financial year 2025 is expected to remain resilient and stable, notwithstanding the operational disruption caused by the pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights in April 2025. "All core business segments are anticipated to maintain their strength and continue contributing positively to the group's earnings," it said. Petronas Gas said that based on current site conditions and the extent of asset damage -- pending the outcome of official investigations -- the total financial impact from repair and restoration works is estimated at approximately RM170 million. "A substantial portion of this expenditure will be capitalised as part of the company's capital expenditure, with partial cost recovery expected from the insurance claim. "Revenue loss attributable to the temporary service interruption is projected to be minimal at approximately RM20 million, driven by close collaboration with regulatory authorities, gas shippers, and distributors that enabled the swift restoration of pipeline services and stabilisation of supply," it said. It said that the total estimated profit impact from both asset restoration and revenue loss is projected to be around RM60 million for the year. In response to the incident, Petronas Gas said that the group is intensifying its focus on robust risk management, operational resilience, and proactive mitigation measures. "We remain firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, while continuing to pursue disciplined cost management and long-term strategic growth to ensure business continuity and sustainability," it added. On May 26, 2025, the directors of the company have approved a first interim dividend of 16 sen per ordinary share, amounting to RM316.6 million in respect of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025, and payable on June 24, 2025.
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MGB finalises RM7.2m settlement for Cameron Highlands development
MGB Bhd, via its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Sinaran Kencana Sdn Bhd (SKSB), has entered into a settlement agreement with Aset AZG Sdn Bhd (AASB) to resolve outstanding land cost payments related to a stalled joint development project in Cameron Highlands. In an announcement to Bursa Malaysia today, the company said the full and final settlement amount totals RM7.23 million, comprising a cash payment of RM5.64 million and a contra payment of RM1.59 million through agreed-upon properties. The settlement resolves the balance cost and agreed interest related to the land acquired under a joint venture agreement (JVA) signed on August 5, 2019. The property in question is a 99-year leasehold land in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands measuring 7,626 sq m. AASB paid RM11.45 million for the land on March 4, 2019 and was registered as the owner on May 8, 2019. Under the original JVA, both parties had agreed to a 50:50 profit-sharing model from the development. However, AASB has since opted out, citing that the profit-sharing arrangement is no longer feasible due to current market sentiment, and proposed instead to receive its entitlement upfront through the settlement. SKSB had previously made a partial payment of RM5.5 million toward the land cost. The agreed interest of RM1.28 million was mutually determined based on an annual rate of 4% over 70 months – the duration the remaining RM5.5 million was unpaid, from August 2019 to June 2025. The settlement agreement was executed on April 22 2025, and the cash portion is to be paid in two equal tranches: one on or before June 30 2025, and the second on or before July 31, 2025. The contra portion will be deemed settled upon execution of the relevant sale and purchase agreement (SPA), regardless of whether the properties are completed. SKSB has obtained Kebenaran Merancang (KM) approval from the Majlis Daerah Cameron Highlands on March 26, 2025. The approval is valid for one year, expiring on March 25, 2026. MGB stated that the total project cost is estimated at RM87 million. While the JVA remains formally in place, AASB will be deemed to have discharged its obligations as landowner partner upon full settlement. The company also clarified that the contra properties do not comprise service apartments on the Cameron Highlands development land. — TMR
