Capital markets executive summary | Tue 15 Aug 2023 MOHA cancelled Iris’ NIIse contract Wholly-owned Iris Information Technology Systems Sdn Bhd (IITS) was the appointed developer of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe). The notice of termination from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) is dated 10 Aug. The RM1.16b NIISe contract was awarded to…
Capital markets executive summary | Mon 14 Aug 2023 ACE Market-listed Cnergenz to transfer to Main Market The electronic manufacturing solutions provider debuted on the ACE Market in May 2022 at an initial public offering (IPO) price of 58 sen. The transfer will enhance the company’s credibility and reputation that reflect its existing institutional shareholding…
Capital markets executive summary | Fri 11 Aug 2023 IHH buys Bedrock Healthcare for RM245m Wholly-owned subsidiary Pantai Holdings Sdn Bhd entered into a share purchase agreement with Saravita Holdings Sdn Bhd and 9 individual founders for the entire equity interest in Bedrock Healthcare Sdn Bhd. Bedrock owns Timberland Medical Centre in Kuching, Sarawak and…
Capital markets executive summary | Thu 10 Aug 2023 Hup Seng 2Q income up 3-fold The company’s net profit rose from RM3.04m to RM8.72m in 2Q ended 30 Jun 2023 as revenue climbed 10.5% from RM73.81m to RM81.54m. Earnings per share accordingly surged from 0.38 sen to 1.09 sen. Domestic sales expanded 11% or RM6.3m…
Capital markets executive summary | Wed 9 Aug 2023 Risk of cross-default for Country Garden’s sukuk emerges RAM Ratings assigned a AA3 rating to the RM1.5b Islamic medium term notes issued by Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd (CGRE) in 2015. In Dec 2022, the rating agency placed the sukuk on negative outlook. The sukuk…
Capital markets executive summary | Tue 8 Aug 2023 Eve Energy breaks ground on Kulim lithium battery factory The global lithium battery manufacturer held the event for its facility with an initial investment of USD422m (RM1.92b). The factory will be Eve’s 53rd and will produce cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for power tools and electric two-wheelers manufactured…
Capital markets executive summary | Mon 7 Aug 2023 Kawan Renergy plans ACE Market listing The engineering solutions provider and independent power producer involved in power generation and the sale of electricity had its draft prospectus published on Bursa’s website. The initial public offering (IPO) entails the issuance of 110m new shares and offer for…
Capital markets executive summary | Fri 4 Aug 2023 Infineon to invest EUR5b in Kulim Germany-based global semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies AG will build the world’s largest 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) power fabrication plant at a cost of RM24.9b over the next 5 years. The company said the investment will generate EUR7b in revenue by…
Capital markets executive summary | Thu 3 Aug 2023 Hibiscus Petroleum gets consent for Teal West field development Its subsidiary Anasuria Hibiscus UK Limited received development and production works consent for a field development plan (FDP) for the Teal West field from the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). It paves the way for the internal…
Capital markets executive summary | Wed 2 Aug 2023 KGW ends listing day with 9.52% premium The freight services provider debuted on the ACE Market up 2 sen over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 21 sen. The most active counter with 180.39m shares changing hands hit an intraday high of 25 sen. The…
Helmi has over 20 years’ experience in the entire spectrum of projects ranging from project conception and business development to project advisory to project finance giving him in-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign Public Private Partnership (PPP) and wholly private projects in various industries including highways, railways, township and property development, oil and gas, power plants, and telecommunications.
He is also a subject matter expert in Islamic finance having led a number of award-winning Islamic finance transactions and has served notable Malaysian conglomerates, a renowned international advisory firm, and local and international banking groups. He is well versed in leading teams and unlocking individual potential, and experienced in coaching junior to senior levels.
Helmi’s list of recognized transactions include Bumi Armada Berhad’s Kraken FPSO (Malaysia International Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking & Finance Magazine), Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Best Islamic Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (Best Corporate Sukuk by The Asset Triple A, Malaysia Deal of the Year by Islamic Finance News and Best Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia), and DanaInfra Nasional Berhad (Best Local Currency Sukuk by The Asset Triple A and Best Project Financing Deal of the Year in Southeast Asia by Alpha Southeast Asia).
He also played instrumental roles in earning the respective team’s accolades of distinction such as Best Loan House, Malaysia (The Asset Magazine) and Best Domestic Bond House, Malaysia (The Asset Triple A). In addition, his teams landed many of the the annual top lead manager and distinction awards given by RAM Rating Services Berhad and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC).
Helmi’s focus areas are Islamic capital markets, project finance, financial modelling, valuation and anti-money laundering. He is certified as a trainer by the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and is a member of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
Norbaizurah has accumulated over 20 years’ worth of experience in the financial services and audit industries. She started as an auditor with Ernst & Young before moving on to join the Private Debt Securities Department of the Securities Commission. She subsequently joined Kuwait Finance House – one of the first foreign Islamic banks in Malaysia – where she was responsible for structuring and executing Sukuk transactions.
After that she moved to Danajamin Nasional Berhad which was established to further expand the Sukuk market in Malaysia. She successfully set up the Kafalah platform which underlie Danajamin’s role in the Sukuk market. She also oversaw the underwriting exercises of Danajamin though the use of financial guarantees.
Norbaizurah has a Degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of East London and a Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance awarded by the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). She is also an accredited trainer of the Human Resource Development Corporation.