<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): Software solutions provider Censof Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM10.12 million contract from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to undertake the provision of maintenance and support services for the latter's budget management information system, MYResults.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Censof said the contract carries a tenure of two years, commencing from Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the board of Censof said the contract will contribute positively to the group's earnings per share and future earnings.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Censof's share price closed half a sen or 1.96% lower at 25 sen today, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM125.44 million. There were 5.72 million shares traded.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The counter's price has almost doubled from when it was trading at 13 sen a year ago.</p></div>


Software solutions provider Censof Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM10.12 million contract from the Ministry of Finance to undertake the provision of maintenance and support services for the latter's budget management information system, MYResults.

Censof bags RM10m contract from MoF

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<p>Farm Price Holdings Bhd on Wednesday began taking orders from investors for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market to raise up to RM32.4 million.</p>

<p>The IPO, priced at 24 sen apiece, involves a public issuance of 102 million new shares as well as an offer for sale of 33 million existing shares, according to its prospectus. All in, the listing offers investors a 30% stake in the Johor-based wholesalers and vegetables distributor.</p>


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<p>Capital A Bhd’s board of directors has decided to extend Tan Sri Tony Fernandes'&nbsp;tenure as the chief executive officer for another five years, and as a strategic adviser to the airlines business, which is poised to be merged into AirAsia X Bhd.</p>


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<p>RHB Retail Research said Censof Holdings Bhd is observing a technical breakout after climbing above the 26.5 sen immediate resistance on surging trading volume.</p>


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<p>Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at the midday break on Wednesday, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweight counters, especially in the telecommunications and media sectors.&nbsp;</p>


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