Shares rise 24% as consortium led by Berjaya Land bids for high-speed rail project

  • Berjaya Land shares jump on bid for rail project
  • Shares rise as much as 24% on Friday morning
  • Consortium led by Berjaya Land bidding for Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project
  • Partnership with IJM’s unit, Malaysian Resources, and Keretapi Tanah Melayu
  • Seven local and international consortia have submitted concept proposals for the project
  • Positive response will lead to detailed proposals from chosen consortia

Berjaya Land’s shares have jumped after reports emerged that a consortium led by the company is bidding for the construction of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project. The Malaysian property company saw its shares rise as much as 24% on Friday morning, taking its 12-month gains to 67%. The consortium, which includes Berjaya Rail, IJM’s unit Malaysian Resources, and Keretapi Tanah Melayu, has submitted a concept proposal for the project. Seven local and international consortia have submitted proposals, and a positive response will lead to detailed proposals from the chosen consortia.

Public Companies: Berjaya Land (N/A), IJM (N/A), Malaysian Resources (N/A), Keretapi Tanah Melayu (N/A), MyHSR Corp. (N/A)
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Key People: Fauzi Bin Abdul Rahman (MyHSR Chairman)

Factuality Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about Berjaya Land’s shares jumping after local media reported their bid for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project. It includes quotes from sources and mentions the involvement of other companies. However, there is no confirmation or response from the companies mentioned, and the article does not provide any details about the evaluation process or the status of the project. Overall, the article provides some factual information but lacks complete and verified details.

Noise Level: 7
Justification: The article provides information about Berjaya Land’s bid for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project and the impact on their shares. However, there is limited analysis or discussion of long-term trends, antifragility, or accountability. The article stays on topic and provides some evidence and data, but lacks actionable insights or solutions.

Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Shares of Berjaya Land, Malaysian Resources, and IJM

Presence of Extreme Event: No
Nature of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating of the Extreme Event: No
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