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KINABALU...: URGES BREAK ON MONOPOLY OF CEMENT SUPPLY IN SABAHSilou bah ini...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06243238921868308139noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-58339942387654386412012-08-03T11:16:35.086+08:002012-08-03T11:16:35.086+08:00Notably, CIMB Research highlighted in a report the...Notably, CIMB Research highlighted in a report the possibility of Lafarge reversing the price hike given public pressure from MBAM as well as political factors, what with the looming national polls.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-28673507798715468872012-08-03T11:16:13.498+08:002012-08-03T11:16:13.498+08:00The brokerage remarked that cement producers were ...The brokerage remarked that cement producers were not under any significant cost pressure of late as the price of coal, which makes up between 30% and 40% of production costs, was about 17% lower than last year.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-29513683269151520322012-08-03T11:16:00.585+08:002012-08-03T11:16:00.585+08:00In upgrading the stock to “outperform” from “marke...In upgrading the stock to “outperform” from “market perform”, RHB Research Institute said it saw the price hike as a “reflection of an improving demand picture in the local cement industry backed by key public infrastructure projects”, including KLIA2, the Light Rail Transit line extension, Tanjung Bin power plant extension, Manjung power plant extension, and My Rapid Transit. “This allows cement producers to flex their pricing muscle,” it said in a client note.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-39770295213944871572012-08-03T11:15:46.380+08:002012-08-03T11:15:46.380+08:00Its executive director Chen Theng Aik, however, de...Its executive director Chen Theng Aik, however, denied the collusion claims, saying its decision was prompted by higher costs and a shutdown of its plants that resulted in lower production. On the back of this news, the company has been upgraded by at least two research houses.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-52990238541569255342012-08-03T11:15:35.880+08:002012-08-03T11:15:35.880+08:00There are only six cement producers in Malaysia, n...There are only six cement producers in Malaysia, namely YTL Cement Bhd, Tasek Corp Bhd, Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd, Lafarge, CMS Cement, and Holcim (M) Sdn Bhd.<br />Lafarge, which has a 40% share of the market, confirmed on Tuesday it was raising prices.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-54453441271029061612012-08-03T11:15:23.079+08:002012-08-03T11:15:23.079+08:00According to reports, the Real Estate and Housing ...According to reports, the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association had said the construction cost of a terrace house would climb by RM1,000-RM2,000 following the price hike, hurting affordability in a market already reeling from spiralling property prices. In addition, the cement makers were accused of colluding with each other to create an artificial shortfall in supply.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-69823908976101806292012-08-03T11:15:08.906+08:002012-08-03T11:15:08.906+08:00It also urged MyCC and the Government to investiga...It also urged MyCC and the Government to investigate whether there had been an abuse of dominant position by the cement maker in question.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-65452225501648912892012-08-03T11:13:48.995+08:002012-08-03T11:13:48.995+08:00Lebih baik ada beberapa syarikat yang handle simen...Lebih baik ada beberapa syarikat yang handle simen supaya ada persainganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-17729942602694310052012-08-03T11:13:33.688+08:002012-08-03T11:13:33.688+08:00MBAM, which represents the construction industry, ...MBAM, which represents the construction industry, stressed that price increases would be passed on to end-users and home buyers, adding it saw no reason for higher prices as production costs had fallen during the year.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-45019013926285613972012-08-03T11:13:21.512+08:002012-08-03T11:13:21.512+08:00After receiving a tip-off from its members last we...After receiving a tip-off from its members last week, MBAM had warned of a plan by a “major” manufacturer to raise the list price of cement in the Klang Valley by RM1 per 50kg bag and RM20 per tonne for bulk cement from RM16.75 and RM320 currently. The last time prices were higher was in March 2011 when it also increased by 6%.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-10648749264218318292012-08-03T11:13:08.783+08:002012-08-03T11:13:08.783+08:00A spokesperson told StarBiz this was not tantamoun...A spokesperson told StarBiz this was not tantamount to a probe or official investigation, but the commission would be keeping a close eye on any developments that might be in breach of the Competition Act 2010. She added that so far, no party had stepped forward to lodge an official complaint with MyCC on the matter.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-12061330141908796942012-08-03T11:12:56.274+08:002012-08-03T11:12:56.274+08:00Another industry source pointed out that although ...Another industry source pointed out that although there has yet to be black and white to substantiate the new rates, ready-mix concrete firms had already jacked up prices in anticipation of more expensive cement. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) said it has put the cement industry on its watchlist.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-65556563596357489452012-08-03T11:12:45.646+08:002012-08-03T11:12:45.646+08:00MBAM secretary-general Chuan Yeong Ming also said ...MBAM secretary-general Chuan Yeong Ming also said over the phone that the quantum of increase varied between companies, while in terms of timeline, some had imposed it yesterday and the rest should follow soon.“We have gotten complaints from our members that this is happening,” he said.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-21009357172455637972012-08-03T11:12:32.484+08:002012-08-03T11:12:32.484+08:00He told StarBiz via text message that “all cement ...He told StarBiz via text message that “all cement producers have increased prices”, an outcome widely expected by industry players after a 6% hike by Lafarge. This excludes Sarawak-based CMS Cement Sdn Bhd, which has said it will maintain prices at the current level.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-31828373836663890852012-08-03T11:12:18.666+08:002012-08-03T11:12:18.666+08:00Masalah monopoli simen ni perlu diselesaikanMasalah monopoli simen ni perlu diselesaikanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-67696150940770637572012-08-03T11:10:30.194+08:002012-08-03T11:10:30.194+08:00Local cement manufacturers have decided to raise t...Local cement manufacturers have decided to raise their prices of the building material, mirroring an earlier move by the country's largest producer, Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd, according to Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) president Matthew Tee.Tukang Paitungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-31129485503807357242012-07-25T11:33:11.656+08:002012-07-25T11:33:11.656+08:00lambat laun, gara2 monopoli ini, ekonomi negeri ak...lambat laun, gara2 monopoli ini, ekonomi negeri akan terbantut dan terus berada di belakang berbanding dengan negeri2 lain..villagernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-8135011811974716582012-07-25T11:32:00.563+08:002012-07-25T11:32:00.563+08:00kurang2kan la monopoli di negeri ini.. sama juga l...kurang2kan la monopoli di negeri ini.. sama juga la macam Astro.. bila tidak ada pesaing, mereka tidak perlu kisah dengan kualiti perkhidmatan, bayaran, kecekapan dan sebagainya..villagernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-74955239777680279962012-07-11T13:37:16.738+08:002012-07-11T13:37:16.738+08:00Tahun lalu lagi berlaku kekurangan simen. dikataka...Tahun lalu lagi berlaku kekurangan simen. dikatakan kekurangan bekalan ini disebabkan kelewatan dalam bekalan bahan mentah untuk kilang mengisar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-88808895866261375772012-07-11T13:33:02.891+08:002012-07-11T13:33:02.891+08:00Monopoli hanya menguntungkan pihak tertentu saja. ...Monopoli hanya menguntungkan pihak tertentu saja. rasanya perlu dihapuskan, sama seperti dasar kabotaj.Dexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-24329444011503464022012-07-11T09:06:43.285+08:002012-07-11T09:06:43.285+08:00monopoly tak harus berlaku.. ia harus dihentikan.monopoly tak harus berlaku.. ia harus dihentikan.juntanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-54186577208538715812012-07-10T15:42:37.093+08:002012-07-10T15:42:37.093+08:00Selesaikan isu mengenai monopoly berlaku. Tidak pa...Selesaikan isu mengenai monopoly berlaku. Tidak patut ini berlaku.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180717386622042275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-2654138747101023852012-07-07T08:00:17.569+08:002012-07-07T08:00:17.569+08:00The authorities should approach the Cement Industr...The authorities should approach the Cement Industry Sdn Bhd regarding the newly imposed quota for maximum 3000 tonnes per day.Khalidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-420892719669044189.post-42478185761884625292012-07-07T07:58:10.474+08:002012-07-07T07:58:10.474+08:00Hope that the monopoly on the cement supply in the...Hope that the monopoly on the cement supply in the state will be stopped so that it will not cause inconvenience to developers when getting the supplies.Khalidnoreply@blogger.com