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The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Southern Score posts best-ever 9M earnings, eyes Bursa main market transfer
KUALA LUMPUR: Southern Score Builders Bhd, a construction management specialist for high-rise residential buildings and civil infrastructure, posted a revenue of RM59.8 million for the third quarter (Q3) ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), surging 52.1% from RM39.4 million posted in Q3 FY24. Net profit also grew by 39.4% year-on-year (YoY) to RM10.0 million, up from RM7.2 million in Q3 FY24. For the nine-month (9M) of FY25, Southern Score recorded a revenue of RM140.0 million, representing a YoY increase of RM32.9 million or 30.7% from RM107.1 million in the 9M FY24. The double-digit growth was driven mainly by the group's mechanical and electrical (M&E) arm, SJEE Engineering Sdn Bhd's (SJEE) maiden contribution as well as higher revenue from turnkey construction services following the commencement of the Platinum Melati Residences project. At the bottom line, net profit jumped 53.8% YoY to RM28.6 million, up from RM18.6 million in 9M FY24. The growth was attributed to cost savings from the main building work projects of Vista Harmoni Sentul Residences and PV 22 Residences. Notably, this marks Southern Score's highest-ever net profit for a nine-month period. Executive director and CEO Gan Yee Hin said the company delivered its best-ever nine-month bottom-line performance. 'This was partly driven by the maiden contribution from our M&E arm — a clear indication that our investment is already yielding results. 'Looking ahead, we continue to be upbeat on the prospects as we see vast opportunities for both our construction and M&E divisions,' he said. Gan also noted that the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported that the value of work done in the construction sector continued its upward trend, recording a moderate increase of 16.6% to RM42.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, the Malaysian data centre market is projected by Arizton Advisory & Intelligence to reach US$13.6 billion by 2030 from US$4.0 billion in 2024. On top of that, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) opens up new opportunities for us as it is attracting interest from multinational corporations, particularly in the medical, pharmaceutical, and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, which are exploring potential investments in the area. 'These positive developments bode well for the group, and with our technical expertise and proven track record, we are well-positioned to seize the opportunities ahead,' Gan said. To recap, SJEE had in April 2025 secured a RM51.4 million M&E contract for a data centre project at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. 'This boosted the order book of our M&E arm to RM105.7 million, while the order book for the construction segment stands at RM1.3 billion as of end-April 2025. 'This gives us clear earnings visibility in the coming years,' said Gan. On the corporate front, Gan said the group had proposed in March 2025 to undertake the transfer of the listing and quotation for Southern Score's entire issued share capital from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. 'The transfer represents another major milestone for everyone at SSBB. We believe this exercise will enhance the group's corporate profile, credibility, and reputation, while according Southern Score a greater recognition and following amongst institutional investors. 'Besides, the transfer would boost the confidence of all our stakeholders and better reflect our group's current scale of operations,' said Gan. Southern Score board expects the transfer to be completed within the second half of 2025, barring any unforeseen circumstances and subject to all required approvals being obtained. Gan said the group had proposed in March 2025 to undertake the transfer of the listing and quotation for Southern Score's entire issued share capital from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Perhilitan expects elephant sanctuary in Gerik to be operational by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. 'If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. 'With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. 'The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB,' he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Perak Elephant Sanctuary expected to be ready by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. 'If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. 'With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. 'The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB,' he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Perhilitan Expects Elephant Sanctuary In Gerik To Be Operational By 2030
By Muhamad Adzhar Tajuddin IPOH, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. "If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. "With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Perhilitan expects elephant sanctuary in Gerik to be operational by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. "If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. "With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent," he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Km157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. "The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB," he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it. – BERNAMA
