Buyout saga of MISC likely to set stage for face-off between Petronas and EPF


PETALING JAYA: The ongoing buyout of shipping giant MISC Bhd pits its owner, the national oil corporation, against the country's largest pension fund, setting the stage for what could be an interesting face-off in corporate Malaysia.

On Friday, Tan Sri Azlan Zainol, the chief executive officer of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said that it was seeking a better price than the RM5.30 a share Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) had offered for MISC.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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