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BIZ & FINANCE WEDNESDAY | DEC 24, 2025 CelcomDigi rolls out PhoneFIX for hassle-free device repair

Citaglobal ends 2025 by clinching infrastructure deals

PETALING JAYA: CelcomDigi Bhd has introduced PhoneFIX, an affordable mobile phone repair subscription designed for simple, fast and stress-free device care, making it easy for customers to protect their devices without the hassle of expensive repair bills. In collaboration with Swap Asia, PhoneFIX is now available to all CelcomDigi prepaid and postpaid customers, starting from just RM3/month, with the first month offered at only RM1. With PhoneFIX, customers can have common issues like cracked screens and battery issues fixed quickly, often within the same day, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily lives. Supported by device experts and dedicated customer support, this new service applies to eligible devices, including those not purchased from CelcomDigi. Getting started is quick and easy. Customers can subscribe via the CelcomDigi app by scanning their device and activate the first month for just RM1. With PhoneFIX, CelcomDigi strengthens its device care portfolio, from everyday repair needs to hassle-free device swap or replace services, offering customers a comprehensive solution to keep their devices in optimal condition for uninterrupted connectivity. Since 2024, he added, they have committed RM15 billion in financing to businesses in Johor, supporting investments and operations across sectors and are seeing strong interest in data centres, manufacturing, healthcare, education, property, and retail. Bank of Ningbo is an associate company of OCBC Group, and is also one of the 20 systematically important banks in China, with presence in key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi and Wenzhou. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, it has built a strong reputation for financial stability, innovation, and regional influence.

Citaglobal’s civil engineering and construction team secured a RM628 million raw water supply and flood mitigation project in Selangor, as well as a RM168.88 million contract from the Public Works Department to upgrade a key stretch of Federal Route 3, reflecting a strong track record in delivering complex public infrastructure works. Beyond civil engineering and construction, the group also secured a large-scale solar project under the LSS5+ programme, involving the development of a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic plant at the Chereh Dam in Kuantan. Taken together, these projects reflect Citaglobal’s ability to participate meaningfully across multiple infrastructure segments while maintaining focus on delivery, scale, and long term relevance. Citaglobal said it views these awards as part of a steady and repeatable growth trajectory, where the delivery of foundational infrastructure supports broader economic, social, and environmental outcomes. As the group continues to execute across its infrastructure verticals, Citaglobal said, it remains committed to creating sustainable long term value by enabling connectivity, supporting urbanisation, and contributing meaningfully to Malaysia’s economic development.

o RM82.7m Johor and Labuan jobs lift order book to RM1.8b

KUALA LUMPUR: Citaglobal Bhd has secured two infrastructure projects of strategic importance in Labuan and Johor, marking a firm close to the year and underscoring the company’s continued progress as a diversified green and digital infrastructure group, supported by a consistent track record in delivering essential public infrastructure. The projects were secured through Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd, the group’s wholly owned civil engineering and construction subsidiary. As the group’s primary delivery arm for physical infrastructure, Citaglobal Land plays a central role in translating group-level strategy into executed work on the ground. Together, the projects carry a combined contract value of approximately RM82.7 million, increasing the group’s order book to approximately RM1.8 billion and providing clearer visibility on near- to medium-term activity. In Johor Bahru, Citaglobal has been awarded the main infrastructure works for UDA Enclave (Zone B) within Bandar UDA Utama by UDA Land (South) Sdn Bhd, with a contract value of

approximately RM62.4 million. The project involves the delivery of essential infrastructure that will support a large-scale integrated township development, enabling planned urban growth and long-term residential, commercial, and community activity. Works are expected to be completed in line with the project’s approved development timeline, with delivery anticipated by July 2027. In Labuan, Citaglobal has been appointed by Jabatan Kerja Raya to undertake the upgrading of the Vehicle and Passenger Ferry Terminal Jetty, with a contract value of approximately RM20.3 million. The design and build project involves modernising a key maritime transport facility that has been in operation since the 1970s and serves as an important link for the movement of passengers and vehicles between Labuan, Sabah, and Brunei. The upgrading works are expected to improve safety standards, enhance operational efficiency, and support more reliable regional connectivity. Completion is expected by April 2028. These latest awards add to a year of consistent progress across the group. In 2025,

OCBC and Bank of Ningbo partner Johor to promote JS-SEZ in Beijing

PETALING JAYA: OCBC and Bank of Ningbo recently partnered with the Johor state government, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), Invest Johor, Iskandar Regional Development Authority to promote Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in Beijing, China. The high-level Johor government delegation led by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, marked the first official visit to Beijing since the establishment of the JS-SEZ. About 100 participants including senior representatives from leading corporates and enterprises in China attended the exclusive investment dialogue themed “Unlocking Business Opportunities in the Johor-Singapore

shown by Chinese enterprises in the JS-SEZ. It is a strategic platform built on cross-border connectivity, industrial depth and a pro-business ecosystem, supporting high-value sectors such as technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, logistics and aerospace. These investments create quality jobs, enable knowledge transfer, and deliver long-term value for the people of Johor. Investing in JS-SEZ is not only about Johor, but about gaining strategic access to Asean. The Johor state government remains fully committed to facilitating investments and partnering closely to ensure their success.” OCBC Malaysia CEO Tan Chor Sen

Special Economic Zone”. These companies are from industries ranging from power, utilities, oil & gas and telecommunications. Among them were China Communication Construction and China Energy Engineering Corporation. At the dialogue held at China World Hotel in Beijing, Onn Hafiz and senior officials shared about the state’s economic direction, trade priorities, and cross-border growth strategies, as well as engaged with the attendees directly. Onn Hafiz said, “This dialogue marks an important step in strengthening economic ties between Johor and China, and we are encouraged by the strong interest

said,“Recently, Johor has led Malaysia’s investment landscape by securing RM91.1 billion in approved investments in the first nine months of the year—the highest in the country. This outstanding achievement reflects strong investor confidence in the potential of JS-SEZ. OCBC is honoured to co-host this significant event to attract even more investment into the zone. By leveraging our robust presence in Greater China, Singapore, and Johor, along with the extensive ecosystem network and diverse financial capabilities of the OCBC Group, we are well-positioned to provide comprehensive support to Chinese companies seeking to invest in JS-SEZ.”

Education retains its importance in the Malaysian landscape for parents, students and stakeholders. The changes are fast paced with new developments in new fields of study such as cybersecurity, data protection, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning in education, digital education and artificial Intelligence. Leading the way are universities, who are invited to showcase their latest programmes, curriculum and content in our Education Focus for 2026.

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