PETALING JAYA: Despite its encouraging first-quarter (1Q) earnings, Malakoff Corp Bhd’s prospects remain challenging over the medium term due to risks associated with concession expiries.
The independent power producer (IPP) is currently working on securing an extension of its concession for the Prai Power station in Penang, which is expiring this month.
Further, its concession for the 2,100-megawatt (MW) Tanjung Bin Power station in Johor is due to expire in September 2031, while its Alam Flora’s concession would expire in August 2032.
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