BGC and Bank Islam mark significant milestone in Brunei’s maritime history


Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah as the guest of honour of the Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd and BIBD refinancing ceremony. - MOFE

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Brunei Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) on Tuesday (Sept 26) reached yet another milestone with the refinancing of its esteemed fleet vessels, Arkat and Amali where for the first time a local bank – Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) – is the sole financier of approximately US$149 million for the two vessels.

In celebration of the milestone, the refinancing event for Arkat and Amali was graced by Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah.

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