Sime Darby Bhd expects its plantation and energy divisions to lead earnings growth for the financial year ending June 30 global uncertainties, including tensions in West Asia and concerns over terrorist attacks, notwithstanding.
Group chief executive Tan Sri Nik Mohamed Yaacob said the plantation division the bright spot for the group owing to strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and its new wholly-owned power plant, Laem Chabang Power Co Ltd in Thailand, would help the group weather the current difficult period.