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BIZ & FINANCE MONDAY | JUNE 15, 2026

RM80b Johor Tech Smart City unveiled

ZETRIX-CBM issued by Macquarie was the most popular, which saw RM8.17 million change hands. Warrants over Malaysia technology giant Inari Amertron and SkyeChip were active as well, recording RM28 million and RM19.7 million turnover, respectively. To view the full list of structured warrants available on Bursa Malaysia, visit malaysiawarrants.com.my. Provided for Malaysian residents’ information only. This commentary has not been reviewed by the Securities Commission Malaysia. It is not an offer or recommendation to trade and is not research material. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. You should make your own assessment and seek professional advice. The warrants will not be offered to any US persons. Genting Property’s proven expertise in large-scale township development with ACGT’s advanced agtech innovations and robust global partnerships, they are confident this strategically significant project will contribute meaningfully to Johor’s economic growth, innovation ecosystem, and future readiness. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the development reflects the progress of Johor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen a competitive, innovation-driven and sustainable economic ecosystem. “Through close cooperation between the state government, industry players and relevant agencies, Johor continues to facilitate quality investments, nurture skilled talent and create wider economic opportunities for the people. Johor Tech Smart City demonstrates what can be achieved through strong public-private collaboration and a shared long term commitment to Johor’s sustainable development,” he added.

and development, breeding and quality inputs, alongside Superfarms for smart cultivation and scalable crop production. It is anchored by Sprout, a placemaking area and interactive commercial band lifestyle hub that showcases the practical future of food security by blending live displays, interactive engagements, and farm-to-table dining ex periences. It also hosts international conferences and edutourism de signed to connect visitors, investors, and startups. A 1,700-acre Knowledge AI Campus drives the digital economy and talent retention, featuring a 430 acre innovation hub built on Huawei’s signature blueprint for advanced infrastructure and digital ecosystems. This hub is seamlessly integrated with wellness-oriented, long-stay residential spaces and a world-class 18-hole golf course to attract global talent, innovators, technology anchors, and global citizens, creating a comprehensive lifestyle ecosystem.

o Genting Property’s landmark 2,300-acre project combines modern agriculture, cutting edge technology and advanced infrastructure to enhance food security and next-gen urban living

LAST week, the total turnover on Malaysia’s structured warrants market came in at RM785.6 million, up by 93.9% week-on-week (w-o-w). The surge in trading activity can be attributed to the heightened volatility in global equity markets. Warrants over the Hang Seng Index (HSI) continue to dominate with RM448.1 million traded, which is 57% of the total turnover. Meanwhile, warrants over Malaysian stocks and Hong Kong stocks were second and third with 36.5% and 5.4% of the market share, respectively. HSI futures started the week with a 1.3% decline on Monday, following a sell-off in the US markets before the weekend, triggered by stronger-than expected jobs data which increased the expectations for a Federal PETALING JAYA: Genting Property Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genting Plantations Bhd has unveiled Johor Tech Smart City located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The landmark 2,300-acre project integrates modern agriculture, cutting edge technology and advanced infra structure to set a new global benchmark for future food systems and next-generation smart cities. As a long-term economic catalyst aligned with state and national priorities, Johor Tech Smart City is projected to generate more than RM80 billion in gross development value and create more than 10,000 jobs. WARRANTS WATCH

Reserve interest rate hike. The Hong Kong bourse saw some recovery on Tuesday before declining another 460 points in the next two trading days amid the renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East following the retaliatory strikes between Isreal and Iran. However, the HSI futures re bounded 2.23% on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, and a potential peace deal could be achieved as soon as the weekend. Investors favoured call warrants as HSI futures ended the week at 24,701, down 0.8% w-o-w. Four out of the top five most popular warrants by volume traded are call warrants over the HSI, where HSI-CWQ7 took the crown for the week with more than 336.2 million units changing hands. The next top traded calls were Set against the natural backdrop of Mount Pulai, Johor Tech Smart City is designed as a powerful economic engine. The development leverages the master-planning ex pertise of Genting Property, the agriculture technology (agtech) proficiency of ACGT Sdn Bhd and the capabilities of key technology partners. Together, they serve as a catalyst to accelerate scalable, innovation-led growth, attract and retain world-class talent, and drive cross-border and domestic investments. Johor Tech Smart City features a 500-acre AgTech Campus dedicated to smart farming to enhance food security through its core components – Seeds for crop and seed research

Clean energy from a dedicated 100-acre solar farm sustainably powers these future-ready hubs, anchoring the development in long term environmental responsibility. Genting Plantations CEO and executive director Datuk Indera Lim Keong Hui said, “Johor Tech Smart City reflects our long-term com mitment to investing in trans formative developments that create sustainable value for both the state and the nation. We are privileged to have the support and trust of the Johor state government as we work hand-in-hand to realise this vision.” He added that by combining

Trading in issues over Hang Seng Index jumps

Top stock warrants by volume traded: Warrant Volume Issuer Exercise

Expiry date

name

(mil) 336.2 280.1 191.1 121.6 80.4

level

HSI-CWQ7 HSI-PWPR HSI-CWQU HSI-CWQ6 HSI-CWQ8

Kenanga Kenanga Macquarie Macquarie Kenanga

27,000.00 24,000.00 27,000.00 26,000.00 29,000.00

30 Jul 2026 29 Jun 2026 30 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026 30 Jul 2026

warrant holders are encouraged to review their warrants portfolio and plan their trading strategies accordingly, such as switching to a longer dated warrant should they have a longer trading horizon that the warrant’s expiry. On the local front, investors were heavily trading warrants over Zetrix AI as the stock experienced a roller coaster week. Zetrix reversed all the earlier gains for the week on Thursday and Friday, closing 1.8% lower w-o-w to 81 sen. Call warrant

HSI-CWQU and HSI-CWQ6, issued by Macquarie, with 191.1 million units and 121.6 million units traded, respectively. The put warrant which stood out last week was HSI-PWPR which will expire on June 29. Warrants approaching expiry will experience an accelerated rate of time decay, meaning its time value will decline at a faster rate than warrants with a longer time to expiry, assuming the underlying value remains unchanged. Therefore,

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