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Annual Report - Bina Puri

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Review Of Operations (Cont’d)<br />

Construction of KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway (KLS Expressway)<br />

The construction works had commenced on 28 October<br />

2008 with Mudajaya Corporation Berhad appointed as the<br />

Turnkey Contractor after going through a competitive<br />

tendering and evaluation process. The KLS Expressway is<br />

targeted to be completed by 2011.<br />

On 13 January 2009, KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway Bhd,<br />

has successfully achieved its financial close with Bank<br />

Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad for the Istisna’ Facility of<br />

RM740.0 million and Islamic Development Bank for the<br />

Istisnaa Wa Ijaraara’ facility of RM300.0 million.<br />

The said facilities will be utilized to finance the<br />

construction of 33km dual carriageway expressway which<br />

will provide an alternative link road to the present Federal<br />

Road 54 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor.The new<br />

highway will also forms part of the Malaysian Government<br />

planned KL Outer Ring Road (KLORR) which commences<br />

from north of Templer Park to Assam Jawa town in the<br />

District of Kuala Selangor, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.<br />

Artist Impression of the new Jesselton View @ Hilltop<br />

PROPERTY DIVISION<br />

Despite the softer property market environment, the<br />

Property Division recorded an impressive revenue of<br />

RM46.9 million (RM35.6 million in 2007) and a profit<br />

before tax of RM3.1 million (RM2.6 million in 2007).The<br />

improved results were due to progressive profits<br />

recognized from the Jesselton Condominium and Taman<br />

Malawa Jaya, Phase 2 sold during the year.<br />

Having successfully launched Phase 2 of Taman Malawa<br />

Jaya in Kota Kinabalu, which comprised of 4 storey walkup<br />

Apartments totaling 96 units, the Property Division is<br />

now focusing on launching its latest development in<br />

JesseltonView @ Hilltop comprising 1 block of 80 units of<br />

modern and contemporary condominium built over 2<br />

acres of land. This new development is located at the<br />

highest point in Hilltop Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, a well<br />

sought after address.<br />

Jesselton View @ Hilltop will be another niche<br />

development after the success of our high end 15-storey<br />

Jesselton condominium at Jalan Bersatu off Jalan Damai,<br />

Kota Kinabalu which is now recognized as one of the top<br />

address in the city.The condominium offers many first in<br />

Kota Kinabalu as exemplified by its Grand Lobby and Sky<br />

Lounge which overlooks scenic Kota Kinabalu.<br />

QUARRY OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION<br />

MATERIALS DIVISION<br />

The completed 133 units of Jesselton Condominium,<br />

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.<br />

The quarry and ready mix concrete division recorded a<br />

revenue of RM91.2 million (RM107.8 million in 2007) and<br />

a profit before tax of RM2.8 million (RM3.3 million in<br />

2007). The lower than expected performance was<br />

impacted by the lower road paving works secured during<br />

the year. In light of the softer market conditions and the<br />

prevailing lower demand for raw materials in the<br />

BINA PURI HOLDINGS BHD<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2008<br />

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