Fishing in troubled waters


The Ng family, which traces its roots to Melaka but is now based in Hong Kong, is at odds with an array of international bankers seeking to recover some US$1.7bil (RM6.58bil) through exposure to China Fishery. At least one banker has lost his job. Others were reprimanded because of lapses in the due diligence process.

A COMPANY that learnt the trade of industrial fishing from its humble beginnings in Melaka is now at odds with a fleet of bankers stretching from Malaysia to Singapore and London on how best to resolve a massive US$1.7bil (RM6.58bil) debt problem.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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