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BINA PURI AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING PROJECTS IN MIDDLE EAST
From Christine Lim
DUBAI, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian construction company, Bina
Puri Holdings Bhd is aggressively pursuing projects in the Middle East with the
group bidding for about RM2 billion (US$1=RM3.66) worth of potential projects in
the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Its general manager of projects, Lee Seng Fong, said despite the global
economic slowdown, prospects in the Middle East were still good although one
must be more cautious when expanding in the region.
"Currently we are present in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Bahrian and Syria," Lee
told reporters during the Malaysia Services Exhibition 2009 which ended here
Thursday.
Currently, the group has a total order book worth RM2.7 billion.
Among its most prestigious projects are the three major highways in India,
luxurious five-star hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, the Malaysian Embassy and
Ambassador's Residence building in Beijing, China and an access road for the new
Bangkok International Airport project in Bangkok, Thailand.
Its signature projects in Malaysia include the Kota Kinabalu-Sulaman
coastal road, two blocks of government buildings for Putrajaya Administration
Centre, Putrajaya and the East West Road (Kupang-Gerik).
He said government support was vital for Malaysian companies intending to
venture overseas.
"The Malaysia Services Exhibition in Dubai (MSE) spearheaded by the national
trade promotion agency, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
(MATRADE) is timely as it shows that Malaysian construction companies are still
present in this part of the Middle East region," he said.
The MSE Dubai from March 17-19, showcased Malaysia's services sector ranging
from the various fields. The services sector is expected to drive economic
growth within the Middle East and African nation.
Bina Puri was one of the exhibitors at the event.
Lee said there a lot of interest was shown for Bina Puri during the MSE 2009
with visitors from the Middle East expressing their interest in forming joint
ventures with the company.
- BERNAMA
DUBAI, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian construction company, Bina
Puri Holdings Bhd is aggressively pursuing projects in the Middle East with the
group bidding for about RM2 billion (US$1=RM3.66) worth of potential projects in
the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Its general manager of projects, Lee Seng Fong, said despite the global
economic slowdown, prospects in the Middle East were still good although one
must be more cautious when expanding in the region.
"Currently we are present in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Bahrian and Syria," Lee
told reporters during the Malaysia Services Exhibition 2009 which ended here
Thursday.
Currently, the group has a total order book worth RM2.7 billion.
Among its most prestigious projects are the three major highways in India,
luxurious five-star hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, the Malaysian Embassy and
Ambassador's Residence building in Beijing, China and an access road for the new
Bangkok International Airport project in Bangkok, Thailand.
Its signature projects in Malaysia include the Kota Kinabalu-Sulaman
coastal road, two blocks of government buildings for Putrajaya Administration
Centre, Putrajaya and the East West Road (Kupang-Gerik).
He said government support was vital for Malaysian companies intending to
venture overseas.
"The Malaysia Services Exhibition in Dubai (MSE) spearheaded by the national
trade promotion agency, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
(MATRADE) is timely as it shows that Malaysian construction companies are still
present in this part of the Middle East region," he said.
The MSE Dubai from March 17-19, showcased Malaysia's services sector ranging
from the various fields. The services sector is expected to drive economic
growth within the Middle East and African nation.
Bina Puri was one of the exhibitors at the event.
Lee said there a lot of interest was shown for Bina Puri during the MSE 2009
with visitors from the Middle East expressing their interest in forming joint
ventures with the company.
- BERNAMA
