Sime Darby bullish on industrial division ops

Group chief strategy officer Datuk Thomas Leong Yew Hong(pic) said the group expected the jump this year to be even higher

KUALA LUMPUR: The thriving mining sector in Australia, driven by the recovery in coal prices, is set to give Sime Darby Bhd a boost this year.

The group, which is involved in the provision of industrial equipment, servicing and repairs of heavy vehicles – among its other businesses in the Australian mining space – expects to see a significant jump in contribution from the sector this year.