KUALA LUMPUR: Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd
has secured shareholders' approval for a proposed joint venture (JV) between its wholly owned subsidiary Wawasan Dengkil Sdn Bhd (WWSB), Nestcon Infra Sdn Bhd and WD Solar Kedah Sdn Bhd (JV Co) to develop a large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic plant project.
In a statement today, Wawasan Dengkil said WWSB will hold a 70 per cent equity interest in the JV Co, while Nestcon Infra will hold the remaining 30 per cent.
It said the project entails the development of a 70-megawatt LSS photovoltaic plant, along with ancillary equipment and facilities, under the LSS Petra 5+ programme at Ayer Puteh, Kedah (Project LSS5+).
"Project LSS5+ has an estimated total investment cost of approximately RM187.0 million, of which about 85 per cent is expected to be funded through bank financing, with the balance funded via equity contributions and shareholder advances,” it said.
It said the shareholders also approved the proposed diversification of the company’s existing principal activities to include investment in renewable energy (RE) and related activities.
Wawasan Dengkil executive director Lim Soon Yik said the proposed diversification marked the group’s progression beyond its core construction activities.
"Our prior experience in delivering solar farm earthworks and infrastructure works has provided a strong operational foundation for this transition.
"With shareholders’ approval secured, the timing is strategically aligned with the growing emphasis on environmental, social and governance practices and the continued expansion of Malaysia’s RE sector, enabling the group to participate more directly in the country’s energy transition opportunities,” he said.
The LSS5+ construction is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026, with commercial operation targeted by Feb 29, 2028. - Bernama
