<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): Property developer Farlim Group (Malaysia) Bhd registered a net profit of RM1.66 million in its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2014 (3QFY14), reversing its net loss of RM1.44 million a year ago, mainly on gain from the disposal of land amounting to RM54.884 million.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>A filing with Bursa Malaysia today showed quarterly revenue grew to RM5.38 million versus RM1.87 million a year ago.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In the nine-month cumulative period (9MFY14), Farlim registered a profit of RM47.63 million, from a loss of RM2.42 million in previous corresponding period (9MFY13); while revenue fell almost 20% to RM10.83 million, from RM13.5 million last year.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Farlim had on Sept 23, 2013 proposed to dispose three pieces of land (within Timur Laut, Penang) measuring 1.02 million square feet, to 1MDB RE (Air Itam) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Aluminium Development Company Sdn Bhd) for a total cash consideration of RM112.5 million, or RM110 per square foot.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The deal was completed on Mar 6 this year, and according to Farlim’s note in 3QFY14 quarterly filing, gain from this disposal was RM54.88 million.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Farlim’s share price closed unchanged at 54 sen today, with 12,300 shares done, giving it a market capitalisation of RM75.78 million.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): Property developer Farlim Group (Malaysia) Bhd registered a net profit of RM1.66 million in its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2014 (3QFY14), reversing its net loss of RM1.44 million a year ago, mainly on gain from the disposal of land amounting to RM54.884 million.

Farlim reverses loss with 3Q net profit of RM1.66 million on land sale to 1MDB

Iran’s foreign minister compared the drones used in an attack by Israel early Friday to “toys”, in comments that aimed at downplaying the significance of the strike on Iranian territory.

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Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching cautioned the public on the latest tactics of scammers impersonating ministry officials.

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Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties are required to help the candidate representing the unity government in the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasised that the positive economic achievements over the past three years underscore the Sabah government's steadfast commitment to both the administration and development of the state.

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Property developer Scientex Bhd aims to provide a total of 50,000 units of quality housing units at affordable prices nationwide by 2028.

Scientex project general manager (property division) Tang Song Teik said that so far, the company has handed over 35,062 affordable housing units, with about 70% of them sold at prices below RM300,000.

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<p>S P Setia Bhd has officially launched the LakePoint Complex commercial hub at the 1,235-acre freehold township of SetiaAlam Impian in Shah Alam on Saturday. The ceremony was officiated by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.</p>


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<p>Approved road transport logistics companies will obtain “fleet cards” from select fuel retailers to purchase subsidised fuel under the diesel subsidy rationalisation programme, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.</p>


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<p>Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), the operator of Malaysia’s 5G telecommunications assets, said the process in relation to the subscription of its shares by five mobile network operators (MNOs) in this country is ongoing.</p>


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<p>A highly anticipated Bitcoin software update called the “halving” has been completed, dealing a potential blow to the companies that make money by ensuring that the digital currency functions smoothly and securely.</p>


<p>Next week’s earnings reports from some of the market’s biggest technology and growth companies could prove an important test for the US stock rally, which has flagged as expectations for interest cuts fade.</p>


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<p>The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has extended condolences to the family of former inspector general of police Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, who died early on Saturday morning.</p>


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<p>Iran’s foreign minister compared the drones used in an attack by Israel early Friday to “toys”, in comments that aimed at downplaying the significance of the strike on Iranian territory. &nbsp;</p>


<p>Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties are required to help the candidate representing the unity government in the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.</p>


<p>Property developer Scientex Bhd aims to provide a total of 50,000 units of quality housing units at affordable prices nationwide by 2028.</p>

<p>Scientex project general manager (property division) Tang Song Teik said that so far, the company has handed over 35,062 affordable housing units, with about 70% of them sold at prices below RM300,000.</p>


<p>Elon Musk postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing obligations at his Tesla automaker and saying he aimed to reschedule the visit for later this year.</p>


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<p>The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has lodged police reports against three individuals, namely Badrul Hisham Shaharin or Chegubard, Mohamad Salim Iskandar (Salim Iskandar) and Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo), for making and spreading false accusations about its officers.</p>


<p>A huge blast at a military base in Iraq early on Saturday killed a member of an Iraqi security force that includes Iran-backed groups. The force commander said it was an attack while the army said it was investigating and there were no warplanes in the sky at the time.</p>


<p>Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching cautioned the public on the latest tactics of scammers impersonating ministry officials.</p>


<p>Perikatan Nasional (PN) will hold a supreme council meeting on Monday (April 22) on the selection of candidate to contest in the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election on May 11.</p>


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<p>Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor emphasised that the positive economic achievements over the past three years underscore the Sabah government's steadfast commitment to both the administration and development of the state.</p>


<p>The Madani government will look into the hardship faced by the people in Sabah, especially in terms of socioeconomic poverty as well as improvements to infrastructure for the benefit of the people.</p>


<p>PKR Information chief Fahmi Fadzil said no specific names were discussed regarding the leadership of the Sabah PKR State Leadership Council (MPN) at a special meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday.</p>


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<p>The Madani government is committed to eradicating hardcore poverty in Sabah despite knowing the situation is quite complicated to resolve, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.</p>
