In this final part of a series on the race for Malaysia’s marginal oil resources, we take a closer look at the some of the companies that are jostling for future risk service contracts. Speculative fever has driven many companies’ shares up and tie-ups, mergers and acquisitions have been sparked. The industry anticipates that Petronas may triple the number of RSCs to be awarded this year but can it find enough companies that are suitably qualified to deliver the goods?

In the third of a series articles on the effects of elections on the economy and the stockmarket, KiniBiz takes a look at the factors that affect the bourse. The initial strong rally has petered off but predictions are for a stronger finish this year. Is the stock market rally a flash in the pan? Or will it be sustained? And which are the stocks to look out for?

RHB Research views the recent debt restructuring by Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd as slightly positive in addressing its debt repayment obligations. This is given that the company has not been receiving full payment from Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd(SYABAS). …

GOM Resources Sdn Bhd has bagged a RM187.31 million contract for the provision of the integrated transportation and installation of offshore facilities for the Early Production Scheme, from Hess Exploration and Production Malaysia B.V

Puncak Niaga Holdings’ tie up with Indonesia’s Medco Energi will make the Selangor water concessionaire a serious contender to develop Malaysia’s many marginal oil fields. Puncak’s subsidiary GOM Resources on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement with Jakarta stock exchange …