level 5 completed the renovation and there is "Skybridge". now waiting for level 65 to 68. the civil structure is design by using beam, overall is well progress.
Checking technically, owg is in consolidation mood now. Im still accumulating low price. B4, i hv trade for 2 times. OWG we can trade n go for medium term outlook to see gaining valuation.
SHAH ALAM (April 14): Only World Group Holdings Bhd (OWG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the owner of Grand Imperial Restaurant to operate the luxury Chinese cuisine restaurant and banquet hall services at Komtar Tower, Penang.
OWG chairman and group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Richard CK Koh said the restaurant is aiming for the grand opening to be on June 21. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) that is 70%-owned by OWG with the rest held by Glamour Mission Sdn Bhd, the owner of Grand Imperial trademark, will invest RM5 million into this venture, and gives a conservative target of three to four years to break even.
"Why Grand Imperial? That's a good question. There [are] not enough high quality Chinese restaurants in Penang, and there is a strong demand for it, to host events and weddings," he explained after signing the MoU. Representing Grand Imperial was managing director Rand Cheung.
"Grand Imperial provides great food and great service," Koh added.
A statement provided by OWG specified that the Grand Imperial Restaurant at Komtar Tower, Penang, has an estimated area of 11,000 sq ft that could sit 500 persons. The banquet hall's capacity meanwhile is double the restaurant's, at 1,000 persons.
Koh said the Penang outlet, also the first Grand Imperial Restaurant in the state, is going to be the only one launched by the OWG-owned SPV this year. He said the group is ruminating on opening one outlet in Genting Highlands next year, and one in Sunway City.
He said that the rebuilding of Komtar Tower, Penang, had a 90% completion rate, and is now looking to do the grand launching sometime by June.
Established in 2008, Grand Imperial Restaurant now has six outlets within the Klang Valley and one in London. It offers various culinary dishes of oriental origins, from Cantonese delicacies to Chinese dim sum, barbecue, Hong Kong noodles, and tangy fresh seafood.
I think the quote`Komtar Tower, Penang, had 90% completion rate, and is now looking to do the grand launching sometime by June' makes traders sell because of delay (should be April).
@8wpwtmt8, I wish to clarify yr earlier statement. We understood earlier tht the grand launching wud b in July and not in April. The April deadline was meant for the soft launch. So, wat delay r u talking abt?
CIMB: "We visited Komtar recently for a progress update on the state of launch-readiness. Our earlier expectation was for a launch in two phases – Dec 15 and Feb 16. It appears that this has now been changed to a single grand launch in Apr 16 so that the project becomes a single coherent destination where all attractions and destinations are ready."
Everyone expected April 2016 but nothing was on (not even a soft launch). Everything push to June/July 2016. And before that we have to go through a flat quarter results in May 2016.
I hv waited long enuf for d Komtar prjt to be completed. Whether it w b in Apr, Jun or Jul, I w continue to wait for it till d end no matter wat happens. Thks for d recap, @8wpwtmt8
Not yet die. Now waiting for CIMB Research to come out with a positive report at the end of June 2016 and it will surge to above RM2.50. Try to buy back at RM2.22.
Let have some English class.. Seems like someone not even able to differentiate between soft launch and grand launch.
A soft launch is the release of a website, hotel, or other product or service to a limited audience. Soft-launching is a method for gathering data on a product's usage and acceptance in the marketplace, before making it generally available as a hard launch or grand opening.
Thanks Robert168 on the terminology of soft launch. Strange, why our CIMB is so quiet about it (3 consecutive days in Kwong Wah newspaper) until OWG drops from 2.35 to 2.29.
What so worry about the price.. Look at the volume for pass few months.. Averaging is very low.. What I can say those people do not stay firm on their own choice..
Personally will keep it till genting grand opening.. I will forsee this century theme park will be the main catalyst for owg
I have emailed the link to Mr Marcus Chan (CIMB). I don't know whether he will respond or not? I personally is not Chinese educated and so I cannot follow what is published. Thanks anyway.
The Board of Directors of OWG (“Board”) wishes to announce that PPSB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OWG, had on 14 April 2016 entered into a MOU with GMSB, for the purpose of the joint operation and management of a new restaurant under the brand name of “Grand Imperial” (“Brand Name”) (“Restaurant”) at KOMTAR Tower, Penang.
2. INFORMATION ON GMSB
GMSB (Company No. 825922-D) is incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act, 1965 on 18 July 2008 and its principal activity is the operation of restaurants, specialising in providing local cuisine and beverages.
GMSB is the registered owner of the brand name/trademark and logo of the Brand Name.
3. SALIENT TERMS OF THE MOU
The salient terms of the MOU are as follows:
(i)GMSB agrees in principle to give the right to PPSB to use the Brand Name to operate an approximately 11,000 square feet Restaurant at KOMTAR Tower, Penang.
(ii)GMSB and PPSB shall co-operate with each other to jointly operate and manage the Restaurant under the said Brand Name, upon terms to be mutually agreed upon.
(iii)GMSB may nominate its founders, key personnel and/or management company to advise and participate in the operations and management of the Restaurant.
4. RATIONALE OF THE MOU
The MOU has been entered into by PPSB and GMSB to formalise the intention of both parties in respect of the joint operation and management of the Restaurant.
PPSB and GMSB shall use their best endeavor to finalise the working arrangements within one (1) month from the date of the MOU.
5. FINANCIAL EFFECTS
The MOU is not expected to have any material effect on the earnings, net assets and gearing of OWG and its subsidiaries for the financial year ending 30 June 2016.
6. DIRECTORS’ AND MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS’ INTEREST
None of the directors of OWG and/or major shareholders of the Company and/or persons connected to them are deemed interested in the MOU.
7. STATEMENT OF THE DIRECTORS
The Board, having considered the rationale and terms of the MOU, is of the opinion that the MOU is in the best interest of the Company
We welcome positioning of a premium restaurant in the Komtar prjt ahead of its completion soon to tap d vast food market. For my relative's wedding held in Penang recently, the reception venue was booked a year in advance. This is a real situation on the Penang island currently. With 59Sixty Restaurant operational currently, its prospects are extremely very good given its fantastic location.
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Posted by pretty > 2016-04-04 22:00 | Report Abuse
The market may pre-act also. Owg may rocket any time