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发表于 23-12-2008 08:39 AM
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心臟中心私營化展延:
馬漢順:不應視為情緒化‧嚴正看待反對聲浪
(雪蘭莪‧八打靈再也)心臟專科醫生馬漢順說,民間反對私營化國家心臟中心的聲浪,不應被衛生部副部長拿督阿都拉迪視為情緒化,反之應受到政府嚴正看待。
他說,一旦私營化國家心臟中心,則將對中下層病人帶來更重的經濟負擔,因為私營化下恐怕令病人付出更高的醫療費。
身為馬青署理總團長兼馬華積莪營區州議員的馬漢順醫生今日(週一,12月22日)接受《星洲日報》訪問時指出,反對私營化的聲浪實際上不只來自政治人物,同時也來馬來文報章及非政府組織。
他披露,目前政府為國家心臟中心提供不少津貼,如果私營化,人們擔心政府的津貼將會隨著減少,往後就很難令人相信一家私營的心臟中心,在講究盈利前提下,不會提高對病人的收費,又以同樣的服務設備讓病人享有同等福利。
各州設心臟醫療中心
然而,他說,他期待政府積極的到全馬各州設立心臟醫療中心(PusatRawatanJantung),而以目前政府現有位於檳城、砂拉越、雪州沙登和柔佛的4家心臟醫療中心來說,砂州的心臟醫療中心設備最先進齊全,它擁有磁波共振影像掃描(MRI),同時也進行各項心臟研究工作,而檳州則擁有核能心臟掃描儀器。
“國家心臟中心在心電治療領域較為完善,除了國家心臟中心,檳州和砂州心臟中設備心較為齊全。”
他強調,政府準備全馬各州設立建造心臟醫療中心,在公共領域為人民提供所需醫療,與政府同意私營化國家心臟中心是兩碼子的事,應分開來看待,私營化國家心臟中心,僅是為私人界增加多一間心臟治療中心供病人選擇而已。
阿都拉迪:勿情緒化反對
衛生部副部長拿督阿都拉迪說,各界在反對國家心臟中心私營化的課題,勿太過情緒化,因為目前森那美收購國家心臟中心的計劃,正由衛生部、財政部和經濟策劃單位進行深入研究。
他說,由於政府已宣佈展延此收購計劃,所以不應被任何人渲染成為一項大課題。 |
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发表于 23-12-2008 08:40 AM
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发表于 23-12-2008 08:41 AM
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新廉價機場料使亞航受惠‧
航空領域賺幅仍受壓
(吉隆坡)內閣上週五(12月19日)批准森那美(SIME,4197,主板貿服組)與亞洲航空(AIRASIA,5099,主板貿服組)聯手建設新廉價機場(LCCT),分析員認為長期展望對後者較有利,而大馬機場(AIRPORT,5014,主板貿服組)則可能成為潛在輸家。
不過,由於細節仍不明朗,存在許多不確定因素,加上航空領域競爭加劇與賺幅受壓,令分析員對航空領域維持“中和”評級。
內閣上週五同意上述公司組成的財團建設LCCT,地點位於森美蘭拉務,距離吉隆坡國際機場10公里之遙或15至20分鐘車程。此機場預計耗資16億令吉,容量達1500萬至4000萬人,預計2011年2月開始營運,放眼在2014年載客量高達1000萬人。
可降票價提高競爭力
達證券指出,若亞航擁有機場,就無須支付每年超過1億令吉或佔總營運成本10%的開銷,料可藉此降低機票價格平均15%,以提高競爭力。此公司去年機場稅高達1億1230萬令吉,今年首9個月為1億零500萬令吉。
“同時,這也可享有較便宜的降陸費,並可隨時根據乘客需求即時更改航空設備。由於與大馬機場沒有所訂合約,因此可隨時轉換機場。”
雖然目前營運細節不詳,不過亞歐美研究希望亞航成為營運商或聯營者,而非建築商,這可避免更多商業風險與分擔建材成本,並確保營收來源增加。
聯昌研究解釋,若立即資本沒有加重負擔,這項消息對馬航則是好事,因為長期方面可方便掌控營運需要,加上新機場建設可符合自己的設計需求,令長期營運有效並儘快可達到收支平衡。
“另外,擁有自主權可避免與其他航空如新加坡虎航(Tiger)與菲律賓宿霧太平洋航空(CebuPacific)在雪邦LCCT爭奪航線,而新機場地點也較靠近吉隆坡與KLIA終站,享有交通便利。由於大馬航空業仍有利可圖,新機場未來甚至可轉換為產業投資信託(REIT)。”
面對融資風險
不過目前風險在融資。若亞航持股10%,可能要注資2億至3億令吉,這將會提高現有負債比3倍。雖然如此,分析員認為對投資者影響不大,因為這與其航空業務性質不同,加上可能會售股予策略買家賴來融資,而其業務性質認為攫取本地融資機會也不難。
“不過,若這個機場要自建跑道與登機橋,可能擁有較長的貸款償付期。比較雪邦LCCT當時沒有建登機橋的初期成本達1億令吉。”
亞歐美研究表示,雖然目前經濟放緩,不過短程廉價航空服務仍可獲利。由於目前現貨飛機油價個每桶低於20美元,比分析員預測的80美元差距甚遠,因此有望調高財測,並建議投資者酌量吸購該股,除了股價已經大幅調整外,預料大股東仍不會放棄私有化計劃,加上明年核心盈利成長將表現強勁。
未來兩年仍艱苦
雖然如此,分析員仍認為未來兩年營運仍艱辛,預計亞航在2011年後盈利才會增長。催化劑包括廉價航空需求持續提高,飛機油持續低迴,抵銷馬幣走軟利空。
僑豐投資研究補充,雖然這項新計劃讓本地航空業又重新成為焦點,不過短期內仍無法扭轉盈利低迷尷尬。“這項建議書仍有許多障礙,令航空領域展望仍不明朗,加上今年亞太地區共接收超過400架飛機,航空領域回酬持續受到壓縮。而東盟航線開放與長程航線需求下滑,將打擊完整服務業者如馬航(MAS,3786,主板貿服組) ,料後者把觸角延伸至廉價航空領域的步伐加速。 |
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发表于 23-12-2008 08:42 AM
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非核心業務
市場對森那美保持觀望
對森那美來說,聯昌研究認為融資不成問題,主要是擁有20億令吉淨現金,不過仍不建議森那美營運這個機場。
“若該公司只是脫售土地或提供建設還好,直接營運則有負面影響,因為這並非是此公司5大核心業務(種植、產業、汽車、能源與公用、重型機械)。加上近期區域資產可能會以低廉價格脫售,因此此公司可能會資本化這項交易。”
同時,總值16億令吉是否包括跑道與土地成本,加上最終持股權等問題,令分析員對森那美涉足這項計劃成效觀望。
另一方面,針對森那美計劃在2025年創造名為“Sime Darby Vision Valley”的城鎮,聯昌研究認為若這項計劃成功執行,可刺激產業銷售與打響在巴生河流域品牌,並可趁機脫售旗下地庫套利,抵銷原棕油價格疲弱影響種植業貢獻偏低利空。
這個城鎮連接吉隆坡、布城與森美蘭,發展總值為200至300億令吉,裡頭包括所有基建與設施需求。此公司計劃與外國不同行業如教育、體育與保健等洽商共同參與建設外,也鼓勵本地發展商參與發展,以冀望崛起成為國內最大產業發展商。
大馬機場弊多於利
至於大馬機場,亞歐美研究表示,目前此公司沒有參與這項計劃,不過不排除最終成為股東。若最終仍沒有涉及這個新LCCT,長期盈利看淡。
分析員表示,若根據雪邦LCCT今年遊客1000萬人來計算,國內外旅客分佔50%的話,預計LCCT收取的乘客服務收費與航空收費高達1億2千500萬令吉。而目前亞航是最大用戶,每年擁有760萬旅客,每年貢獻營運盈利達7000萬至7900萬令吉。若大馬機場總營運盈利賺幅為40至45%的話,加上航空營運沒有成長或扣除零售業務貢獻,營運盈利可能會稀釋14.4或16.3%。
聯昌研究也認為是負面影響,主要是雪邦LCCT乘客量將會沖淡,而飛機降陸頻率與零售收入也相對減少,因此新LCCT推行後兩年內損失將重大。若沒有參與這項計劃,長期誘人展望將嚴重打折。
僑豐投資研究認為,雖然內閣上週五已經通過這項計劃,不過細節仍未釐清。若這項計劃成行,不排除大馬機場將向政府尋求賠償。
另外,分析員也認為對馬航短期影響不大,因為此建議案仍有許多障礙要跨過,及必須等到2011年2月才會營運,加上與澳洲昆達士的策略聯盟機會,因此短期內股價仍會獲支撐。 |
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发表于 23-12-2008 08:53 AM
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亚航涉足新机场经营
马航或有新合作契机
【本刊陈子莹撰述】本月初才传出马航有意与澳洲昆达士谈合并、亚航的私营化计划告吹;在短短的两个星期内,我国航空业又起了新变化:私营化不成的亚航将在2011或2012年经营在森美兰拉务(Labu)新建的廉价航空机场,而马航与与澳洲昆达士(Qantas)的合并谈判传出告吹的消息。【点击:亚太航空或有新局面 马航亚航各有新动向】
话说,政府已批准森那美(Sime Darby)在森美兰拉务建造一座廉价航空机场,而廉价航空公司亚洲航空(Air Asia)将在建竣后经营这座廉价航空机场。
这座新廉价航空机场将坐落于森那美在拉务拥有的一块2800公顷地皮,距离雪邦廉价航空终站10公里。新的廉价航空机场建竣后,将取代现有附设在雪邦吉隆坡国际机场(KLIA)的廉价航空终站(LCCT),预料可在2011年兑现。
交通部长翁诗杰证实内阁已批准这项工程,据估计,这座机场的发展总值大约是马币20亿元至30亿元;这个发展项目也吸引了不少投资者前往设立酒店、巴士终站、零售商店及工厂等。消息来源更透露,届时计划建造一座火车终站,以衔接拉务和吉隆坡中环车站(KLSentral)。
另一个遥远的机场?
在森州拉务建造廉价航空终站也引来市场的一些看法,相信地点问题应是最容易引起大家争议的课题。虽然目前坐落在雪邦国际机场的廉价航空终站已有“不胜负荷”的现象,打造另一座更为大型的廉价航空终站似乎是意料中事;可是,为什么偏偏是拉务呢?
《新海峡时报》今天在一篇评论中点出,马来西亚机场控股公司(Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd)早在今年二月就宣布已计划在吉隆坡国际机场隔邻拨出一块地,以建造一座一年可处理2500万%
http://www.merdekareview.com/news.php?n=8412 |
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发表于 23-12-2008 09:07 AM
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我有一张RM5.60的票,不知道该不该现在亏一点卖掉? ![](static/image/smiley/default/cry.gif) |
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General Announcement | Reference No SD-081223-CAE69 |
Company Name | : | SIME DARBY BERHAD | Stock Name | : | SIME | Date Announced | : | 23/12/2008 |
Type | : | Announcement | Subject | : | Sime Darby Berhad’s interest in IJN Holdings Sdn Bhd (“IJN”) |
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| Contents | : | We refer to Sime Darby Berhad's ("Company") announcements on 17 and 18 December 2008 on the above matter.
With regard to the Cabinet’s announcement to defer its decision on aproposal by the Company to take a 51% equity stake in IJN, the Companywishes to announce that it stands guided by the Cabinet’s decision andawaits further instructions from the Government on the matter.
This announcement is dated 23 December 2008. |
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General Announcement | Reference No SD-081223-CAD97 |
Company Name | : | SIME DARBY BERHAD | Stock Name | : | SIME | Date Announced | : | 23/12/2008 |
Type | : | Announcement | Subject | : | Sime Darby Berhad
- Article entitled : “A Delicate Balancing Act" |
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| Contents | : | We refer to the news article appearing in The Edge Malaysia, pages 74 to 76, on 22 December 2008 on the above matter.
Sime Darby Berhad ("Company") wishes to state that the Company’srevised Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”) quoted in the article ofRM1.6 billion is incorrect. There has been no change in the KPI ofRM1.9 billion for FY08/09 as announced on 28 November 2008.
This announcement is dated 23 December 2008. |
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General Announcement | Reference No SD-081222-A2ECD |
Company Name | : | SIME DARBY BERHAD | Stock Name | : | SIME | Date Announced | : | 23/12/2008 |
Type | : | Announcement | Subject | : | Sime Darby Berhad
- Article entitled : “Green light for Sime's LCCT” |
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| Contents | : | We refer to the news article appearing in The Edge Malaysia, pages 1 and 76, on 22 December 2008 on the above matter.
Sime Darby Berhad ("Sime Darby" or "Company") wishes to announce thatthe Company and AirAsia Berhad ("AirAsia") have jointly expressed aninterest to the Government of Malaysia to develop and operate a privatelow cost carrier terminal ("LCCT Project") on the Sime Darby Group'sland in Negeri Sembilan.
The LCCT Project is in the initial planning phase and the Company andAirAsia are engaged in preliminary discussions with state and federalauthorities.
This collaboration with AirAsia is an integral part of the Company'sdevelopment plan for its Negeri Sembilan Vision City ("NSVC"). NSVC ispart of the Company's Central Vision Valley property developmentproject spanning Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
This announcement is dated 23 December 2008. |
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General Announcement | Reference No SD-081222-A2ECD |
Company Name | : | SIME DARBY BERHAD | Stock Name | : | SIME | Date Announced | : | 23/12/2008 |
Type | : | Announcement | Subject | : | Sime Darby Berhad
- Article entitled : “Green light for Sime's LCCT” |
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| Contents | : | We refer to the news article appearing in The Edge Malaysia, pages 1 and 76, on 22 December 2008 on the above matter.
Sime Darby Berhad ("Sime Darby" or "Company") wishes to announce thatthe Company and AirAsia Berhad ("AirAsia") have jointly expressed aninterest to the Government of Malaysia to develop and operate a privatelow cost carrier terminal ("LCCT Project") on the Sime Darby Group'sland in Negeri Sembilan.
The LCCT Project is in the initial planning phase and the Company andAirAsia are engaged in preliminary discussions with state and federalauthorities.
This collaboration with AirAsia is an integral part of the Company'sdevelopment plan for its Negeri Sembilan Vision City ("NSVC"). NSVC ispart of the Company's Central Vision Valley property developmentproject spanning Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
This announcement is dated 23 December 2008. |
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白文春:打擊鄉區消費士氣 “雙油”收入跌 影響政府大計劃
資深經濟學家白文春表示,原產品下滑對經濟當然造成影響,首先是對鄉區的消費士氣造成打擊,在原棕油高價時,小園主或農民的口袋有更多可消費的金錢,但在原棕價格滑落下,一些小園主甚至已面對血本無歸的窘境,因此,難免會令他們會縮緊腰帶,消費謹慎了。
再者,他說,政府明年的“雙油”收入將下跌,進而影響政府的大型注資計劃融。
“我們相信,像最近汽油價格僅下調至每公升1令吉90仙,而我們真正計算出的價格是大約1令吉40仙,這也表示政府在消費者每花的每公升汽油都抽稅50仙,進而可以充作經濟振興配套的用途,而財政赤字相信會繼續保留。”
他說,政府的稅收主要依賴石油稅收(逾40%),在石油價格走跌下,將影響明年的政府稅收,包括國油支付的股息和石油出口稅可能減低。
他表示,石油和原棕油價格的滑落,對明年的經濟成長造成阻礙作用。在現有全球不利的大環境下,他對2009年的經濟成長不感樂觀,衰退的機率高達20至30%。
他預計目前跌破每桶50美元的原油,在明年會逐步穩至每桶60-70美元,目前超賣的原棕油亦逐漸回穩。
總結
油棕業是一項週期性的行業,價格起落不定,主要受國際市場局勢的主宰,對經濟會帶來一些影響。
儘管這一輪的原棕油盛產及金融風暴引爆的經濟疲弱,導致原產品需求下滑,但相信這只是一個過渡期,在世界兩大棕油生產國大馬和印尼的努力攜手“救市”計劃下,加上供應量因氣候的變化及週期性的低產期而減低,原棕油價格和需求量始終會回穩的,惟業者必須能渡過當前嚴冬難關,才可邁向更美好的明日春天!
星洲日報/財經‧2008.12.13
大馬2008年11月份棕油庫存再創歷史新高 2008/12/17 中央社
馬國市場分析師指出,儘管該國2008年11月份棕油出口較上月增加1.1%至135萬532公噸,惟作為該國經濟成長主要支柱的棕油同月份之庫存量卻高達226萬5,754公噸,較上月增加8.34%,再創歷史新高,使得大馬經濟展望蒙上陰影。由於市場憂慮全球經濟衰退衝擊原產品,特別是棕油之出口需求,作為食用油及生質燃油的棕油商品,12月11日收市報1,580馬幣(97年12月16日1美元兌3.5545馬幣),較3月4日之歷史新高(4,486馬幣)回跌64.78%。
由於棕油出口價格暴跌,導致馬國擬通過減少棕油產量與庫存,並重新栽種樹齡較新的油棕樹,以及自明年2月起逐步在政府公務車、工業及公共交通領域強制落實混合5%棕油之生質燃油,藉以減少供應及扶持棕油價格之努力再遭遇到挫折。
另外,大馬11月份棕油產量達165萬8,416公噸,較上月增加3.8%;其主要出口市場為中國大陸(32萬9,072公噸)、荷蘭(12萬9,571公噸)、巴基斯坦(9萬3,380公噸)、美國(9萬1,463公噸) 及印度(8萬7,517公噸)。
~資料來源:經濟部國貿局 |
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发表于 24-12-2008 09:23 AM
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CONGLOMERATE Sime Darby Bhd (4197)said it will only develop the new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) project in Labu, Negri Sembilan, and not own or operate it.
Once completed by March 2011, it will then sell the new terminal dubbed"KLIA East@Labu" to budget carrier AirAsia Bhd, says a Sime Darbyofficial at a briefing in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, its first since thegovernment approved the project on Friday.
"We are now gettinga brief on the specifications (for the new LCCT) from AirAsia and willhand it over to the carrier once developed," he said.
Theofficial said the idea to set up a new LCCT in Labu was first mooted bySime Darby six months ago to spur the development of its 5,261-hectareNegri Sembilan Vision City.
On the RM1.6 billion cost of building the new LCCT, the official said it is just an estimate.
"But the good thing about undertaking this project at this time is thatconstruction prices are coming down. If we had done it six to ninemonths ago it would have cost us a lot more. Our initial figure wasRM1.73 billion," he added.
He said the RM1.6 billion cost doesnot include the cost of land, but only construction costs such as therunway and airport terminal which will have a handling capacity of 30million passengers per year and 70 aircraft parking bays.
"Yes, the sale price (of the new LCCT to AirAsia) will be more. However, we have not done the land valuation," he said.
The official also said Sime Darby has yet to work out the funding details.
"We only got word of this on Friday after the Cabinet meeting. (Assuch,) we have not made a decision on how it will be funded ... but theimportant fact is that it will be privately funded. There will be nogovernment funds used in the construction of the new LCCT," he said.
He said Sime Darby will seek approval from its board for the project, but gave no timeline.
Once approved, it will then decide whether to develop the project on its own or with other parties.
"It is still early ... it (a joint venture) is possible ... the boardmay say it's a good project, do it on our own or maybe partner withother parties to mitigate risk," the official said.
Alsopresent was an AirAsia official who said both Sime Darby and AirAsiahave not yet received the official letter for the project from theEconomic Planning Unit, but expect to get it in the next few days.
On the management of the new LCCT, he said the carrier may appoint a sub-manager.
"But we will be very involved in the construction of the new LCCT.Where we don't have the expertise, we will bring in that expertise," headded.
To a question, the official said the carrier may notneed to own the new LCCT, but will consider getting an infrastructurefirm that wants a guaranteed return.
"This is purely aninfrastructure project. So for people who are looking forinfrastructure returns this is a wonderful asset. There are lots ofpeople who see infrastructure as a steady income flow, good returns.
"The point is that it is a hugely cash generative machine. The way weplan it is that it should be very profitable, yet reducing our costsand fares. (We believe that) it is a very viable financial model," headded. |
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发表于 24-12-2008 09:24 AM
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CONGLOMERATE Sime Darby Bhd (4197)said it will only develop the new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) project in Labu, Negri Sembilan, and not own or operate it.
Once completed by March 2011, it will then sell the new terminal dubbed"KLIA East@Labu" to budget carrier AirAsia Bhd, says a Sime Darbyofficial at a briefing in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, its first since thegovernment approved the project on Friday.
"We are now gettinga brief on the specifications (for the new LCCT) from AirAsia and willhand it over to the carrier once developed," he said.
Theofficial said the idea to set up a new LCCT in Labu was first mooted bySime Darby six months ago to spur the development of its 5,261-hectareNegri Sembilan Vision City.
On the RM1.6 billion cost of building the new LCCT, the official said it is just an estimate.
"But the good thing about undertaking this project at this time is thatconstruction prices are coming down. If we had done it six to ninemonths ago it would have cost us a lot more. Our initial figure wasRM1.73 billion," he added.
He said the RM1.6 billion cost doesnot include the cost of land, but only construction costs such as therunway and airport terminal which will have a handling capacity of 30million passengers per year and 70 aircraft parking bays.
"Yes, the sale price (of the new LCCT to AirAsia) will be more. However, we have not done the land valuation," he said.
The official also said Sime Darby has yet to work out the funding details.
"We only got word of this on Friday after the Cabinet meeting. (Assuch,) we have not made a decision on how it will be funded ... but theimportant fact is that it will be privately funded. There will be nogovernment funds used in the construction of the new LCCT," he said.
He said Sime Darby will seek approval from its board for the project, but gave no timeline.
Once approved, it will then decide whether to develop the project on its own or with other parties.
"It is still early ... it (a joint venture) is possible ... the boardmay say it's a good project, do it on our own or maybe partner withother parties to mitigate risk," the official said.
Alsopresent was an AirAsia official who said both Sime Darby and AirAsiahave not yet received the official letter for the project from theEconomic Planning Unit, but expect to get it in the next few days.
On the management of the new LCCT, he said the carrier may appoint a sub-manager.
"But we will be very involved in the construction of the new LCCT.Where we don't have the expertise, we will bring in that expertise," headded.
To a question, the official said the carrier may notneed to own the new LCCT, but will consider getting an infrastructurefirm that wants a guaranteed return.
"This is purely aninfrastructure project. So for people who are looking forinfrastructure returns this is a wonderful asset. There are lots ofpeople who see infrastructure as a steady income flow, good returns.
"The point is that it is a hugely cash generative machine. The way weplan it is that it should be very profitable, yet reducing our costsand fares. (We believe that) it is a very viable financial model," headded.
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发表于 24-12-2008 09:24 AM
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CONGLOMERATE Sime Darby Bhd (4197)said it will only develop the new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) project in Labu, Negri Sembilan, and not own or operate it.
Once completed by March 2011, it will then sell the new terminal dubbed"KLIA East@Labu" to budget carrier AirAsia Bhd, says a Sime Darbyofficial at a briefing in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, its first since thegovernment approved the project on Friday.
"We are now gettinga brief on the specifications (for the new LCCT) from AirAsia and willhand it over to the carrier once developed," he said.
Theofficial said the idea to set up a new LCCT in Labu was first mooted bySime Darby six months ago to spur the development of its 5,261-hectareNegri Sembilan Vision City.
On the RM1.6 billion cost of building the new LCCT, the official said it is just an estimate.
"But the good thing about undertaking this project at this time is thatconstruction prices are coming down. If we had done it six to ninemonths ago it would have cost us a lot more. Our initial figure wasRM1.73 billion," he added.
He said the RM1.6 billion cost doesnot include the cost of land, but only construction costs such as therunway and airport terminal which will have a handling capacity of 30million passengers per year and 70 aircraft parking bays.
"Yes, the sale price (of the new LCCT to AirAsia) will be more. However, we have not done the land valuation," he said.
The official also said Sime Darby has yet to work out the funding details.
"We only got word of this on Friday after the Cabinet meeting. (Assuch,) we have not made a decision on how it will be funded ... but theimportant fact is that it will be privately funded. There will be nogovernment funds used in the construction of the new LCCT," he said.
He said Sime Darby will seek approval from its board for the project, but gave no timeline.
Once approved, it will then decide whether to develop the project on its own or with other parties.
"It is still early ... it (a joint venture) is possible ... the boardmay say it's a good project, do it on our own or maybe partner withother parties to mitigate risk," the official said.
Alsopresent was an AirAsia official who said both Sime Darby and AirAsiahave not yet received the official letter for the project from theEconomic Planning Unit, but expect to get it in the next few days.
On the management of the new LCCT, he said the carrier may appoint a sub-manager.
"But we will be very involved in the construction of the new LCCT.Where we don't have the expertise, we will bring in that expertise," headded.
To a question, the official said the carrier may notneed to own the new LCCT, but will consider getting an infrastructurefirm that wants a guaranteed return.
"This is purely aninfrastructure project. So for people who are looking forinfrastructure returns this is a wonderful asset. There are lots ofpeople who see infrastructure as a steady income flow, good returns.
"The point is that it is a hugely cash generative machine. The way weplan it is that it should be very profitable, yet reducing our costsand fares. (We believe that) it is a very viable financial model," headded. |
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