Malaysia
Genting Malaysia swings to loss in 2018 on impairments
Genting Malaysia swung to a net loss of RM19.6 million (US$4.8 million) in the 2018 financial year, attributed mainly to an impairment loss of...
Police accused of going on “lavish” trip, sponsored by gaming firm
A Malaysian police delegation has come under fire for accepting a “lavish overseas trip” to Turkey, which was allegedly paid for by a private...
Judicial review application for GITP incentive scheme to be heard May 30
The High Court on Thursday confirmed for May 30 to hear Genting Malaysia’s application for a judicial review concerning a tax incentive scheme for...
Fox files counterclaim against GENM, seeks damages
The legal dispute between Genting Malaysia and Walt Disney’s Fox Entertainment Group has intensified after Fox filed a counterclaim seeking damages over an alleged...
RHB maintains ‘buy’ call on Genting
Malaysian brokerage RHB Research on Wednesday announced it is maintaining its “buy” call on Genting Singapore, due to its potential Japan expansion and its...
Genting theme park operational by 2020: Analysts
Analysts believe that Genting Malaysia’s theme park should be on operational by 2020, and believe the opening could boost visitation by up to 10...
Genting reshuffles management, appoints CEO’s son as deputy CEO
Genting Bhd has announced a series of changes to its management structure, including the appointment of Lim Keong Hui, the son of Chairman and CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay as deputy CEO.
Genting still interested in Macau, Lim says
Genting Bhd Chairman and CEO Lim Kok Thay said the operator would be interested in bidding for a license in Macau should the government open the market to further entrants during the concession renewal process, local media reports.
Lim family ups stake in Genting
Genting Bhd’s majority shareholder, the Lim family, has increased its stake in the gaming to plantations company, buying a further 300,000 shares, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia.
Unlikely Universal will pick up Genting theme park: Maybank
It’s unlikely that Japan’s Universal Entertainment will take over Genting Malaysia’s stalled theme park project, as it would likely cause cannibalization from their sister resort in Singapore, Maybank said in a note.
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