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Latest · 06 October 2020

Econframe IPO to raise RM18.2mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Door system solution provider Econframe Bhd aims to raise RM18.2mil from its initial public offering (IPO) to build a new factory in Kapar, Klang and increase production capacity. The Klang-based group, en…

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05 Oct 2019

AME Elite Consortium’s IPO oversubscribed by 4.39 times

Kuching: Integrated industrial property solutions provider AME Elite Consortium Bhd (AME) has received position response for its IPO on the Main Market of…

15 Jul 2019

Steely Growth for Tashin

Established 20 years ago as a steel processing company, Tashin Holdings Bhd has come a long way while maintaining its profitability despite the economic ch…

12 Jul 2018

Radiant Globaltech public offer oversubscribed 6.7 times

“According to the industry overview prepared by SMITH ZANDER, the retail technology solutions industry in Malaysia is expected to grow at a compounded annu…

04 Jun 2018

Malaysian Innovation on Global Map

“According to Independent Market Researcher SMITH ZANDER, the global industry registered a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.77% between 2013 and 2…

16 Mar 2018

Going for Listing: Furniture maker Wegmans eyes Europe

“Global furniture consumption import value is expected to rise to US$152.9 billion in 2019 from US$143.9 billion last year, at a compound annual growth rat…

18 Jan 2018

Parlo Tours completes RTO, lists on the ACE market

“According to an Independent Market Research Report by SMITH ZANDER INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD, the global travel and tourism industry has been experiencing gro…

11 Jan 2018

LKL’s growth strategy yet to pay off

“Medical beds, peripherals and accessories are a relatively small industry with a market size of about RM86.3 mil in 2015. It is expected to expand at a co…

09 Jan 2018

PDZ tembus pasaran maritim Indonesia

“Menurut ramalan firma kaji selidik SMITH ZANDER, industri dagangan global dijangka meningkat daripada AS$32.3 trilion (RM129.2 trilion) pada 2017 kepada A…

15 Sept 2017

Retail solutions provider Radiant Globaltech seeks ACE listing

“The company also furnished a finding by independent research firm SMITH ZANDER INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD, which revealed that Radiant Globaltech commanded som…

12 Sept 2017

Bioalpha set to gain from herbal park

“Citing independent market researcher SMITH ZANDER International Sdn Bhd, HLIB expects the health supplements industry in Malaysia, Indonesia and China to…

09 Aug 2017

Straits Inter Logistics reveals new brand identity

“According to an independent market research report by SMITH ZANDER, the consumption of residual fuel oil for bunkering doubled from 420 barrels daily in 2…

06 Feb 2017

Competitors to 7-Eleven Malaysia are catching up

“Malaysia’s retail convenience store market has been the fastest growing sub-segment in the country, according to SMITH ZANDER. Sales have swelled from 1.2…

11 Jan 2017

HLT Global Debuts on Bursa at 22% Premium

“Research and consulting firm SMITH ZANDER’s recent report forecasts the glove-dipping line industry in Malaysia to grow at a compound annual growth rate o…

20 Oct 2016

Opening Speech by YB Dato’ Teng Chang Khim for Selangor International Expo 2016

“Better outlook for halal market due to the rising spending power of Muslim consumers (which according to SMITH ZANDER) is projected to increase from USD2.…

05 May 2016

Salutica BHD – Paying Special Salute

“Independent market researcher SMITH ZANDER International expects global shipment volumes to hit 4.9bn units by 2018, as the adoption of Bluetooth technolo…

16 Apr 2016

QL springs surprise move

“A market report by SMITH ZANDER says the retail convenience store market has been the fastest growing sub-segment of the grocery retail market in Malaysia…

29 Mar 2016

Malaysia: Bison Consolidated debuts with small discount, picks up momentum

“According to SMITH ZANDER International Sdn Bhd, Bison owns an estimated market share of 8.6 per cent in outlet numbers, and 6.6 per cent in terms of reve…

07 Jan 2015

Sunway Construction’s listing may raise US$200m

KUALA LUMPUR: When Sunway Bhd, controlled by tycoon Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah, proposed to list its construction arm — Sunway Construction Group Bhd — in Septe…