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MAHB privatisation

Aerotrain delay not due to privatisation, but frequent govt changes: MAHB chairman

Nungsari Ahmad Radhi notes decision to replace train was made in 2016 but political and internal shifts affect decision-making process

Izani stays on as MAHB managing director

Khazanah says ‘way too early’ for GDA to look at other top role appointments

MAHB offerors secure 92.82% acceptance, offer deadline extended to Feb 4

Bursa Malaysia to suspend trading five days from the closing date of offer

MAHB privatisation nearing completion at 86.5% acceptance level: analyst

90% threshold was set as the offerors intended to get the company delisted but reduction remains within takeover code; meanwhile, GDA and shareholders assure takeover done with full compliance

Is MAHB privatisation flawed and done in a rush? – Saleh Mohammed

Was there proper due diligence, transparency, proper governance and emotional significance on the takeover? 

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