| 1965 |
- Amcorp Properties Berhad (formerly AMDB Berhad and prior to that, Arab-Malaysian Development Berhad) began as Taiping Textiles Ltd, manufacturing textile for the local and export market.
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| 1972 |
- The company was listed on the Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Stock Exchanges.
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| 1982 |
- Diversified into property development by acquiring 5 property companies which are Taman Aman Sdn Bhd, Exotic Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Seng Hock Realty Development Sdn Bhd, Living Development Sdn Bhd and Syarikat Kompleks Damai Sdn Bhd.
- Taman Aman Sdn Bhd completed and fully sold 42 units of single storey and 67 units of double storey link houses at Taman Aman, Jalan Datuk Lim Hoe Lik in Kuantan, Pahang.
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| 1983 |
- Acquired a 45% shareholding in Arab-Malaysian Development Bank Berhad which was subsequently renamed Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Berhad (AMMB).
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| 1984 |
- Arab-Malaysian Enterprises Sdn Bhd was set up to undertake factoring and confirming activities. The company was renamed AMDB Factoring Sdn Bhd in 1995.
- Taiping Textiles Berhad was renamed Arab-Malaysian Development Berhad (AMDB).
- Diversified into construction through Arab-Malaysian-Toda Construction Sdn Bhd, a 51:49 joint-venture with Toda Construction Co. Ltd of Japan, to build Bangunan Arab-Malaysian in Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Mutiara in Penang.
- Acquired 2 property companies, Selaju Sdn Bhd and Walleng Enterprises Sdn Bhd.
- Joined venture with Taimet Concrete Industries Sdn Bhd into ready-mixed concrete manufacturing.
- Walleng Enterprises Sdn Bhd completed its three storey shophouses and two storey terrace house in Taman Bukit Desa, Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
- Exotic Enterprise Sdn Bhd completed its four and a half storey shop / office / apartments in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
- Seng Hock Realty Development Sdn Bhd completed Taman Desa Baru, Malacca a residential and commercial project in Melaka.
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| 1985 |
- Diversified into tourism and travel industry by acquiring controlling equity interests in Harpers Travel (M) Sdn Bhd and Harpers Tours (M) Sdn Bhd.
- Living Development completed Taman Kim, comprising two and a half storey terrace houses and low cost flats in Penang.
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| 1986 |
- Arab-Malaysian Best & Crompton Sdn Bhd (AMBC), a 51:49 joint venture with Best & Crompton Engineering Ltd of India, was set up to undertake electrical power engineering
- Formed Taifab Garments Sdn Bhd.
- Acquired a minority equity interest in J. Walter Thompson Sdn Bhd, a member of a multinational advertising agency.
- Joined venture with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor to set up Selaman Sdn Bhd to develop Taman Dato’ Ahmad Razali, Ampang, Selangor.
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| 1987 |
- Bangunan Arab-Malaysian, the new headquarters for the Arab-Malaysian Banking Group in Jalan Raja Chulan, was completed and officially opened by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
- Completed and fully sold 40 units of link houses in Taman Bukit Desa, Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
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| 1988 |
- Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank (AMMB) became the first merchant bank to be listed on KLSE.
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| 1990 |
- Delisted its shares from the Stock Exchange of Singapore on 1st January 1990, maintain listing on Kuala Lumpur stock Exchange.
- Acquired a 51% shareholding in Sogelease (M) Berhad in a joint venture with Societe Generale of France.
- Opened a new Sogelease branch in Penang in April 1990.
- Purchased a 51% stake in Harta Prima Sdn Bhd to develop Bangunan Kassim Chan (now known as Plaza KWSP) at Cangkat Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.
- Acquired a 25% shareholding in Yarra Films (S) Pte Ltd which provides post film production services.
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| 1991 |
- Disposed entire interest in AMMB to Arab-Malaysian Corporation Berhad.
- Acquired 33% equity interest in Sentosa Medical Centre, a 180-bed specialist medical centre in Kuala Lumpur.
- Acquired a 30% shareholding in Sapura Machining Corporation Sdn Bhd which manufactures automotive components.
- Ventured into the hotel industry by acquiring 20% equity in the Equatorial Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 50% equity in Vistana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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| 1992 |
- Sapura Machining Corporation Sdn Bhd commenced operation of its factory in Bangi Industrial Zone.
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| 1993 |
- Commenced its restaurant business through Restoran Seri Melayu Sdn Bhd.
- Sentosa Medical Centre commenced operations in January 1993.
- Entered into its first privatisation project through Kesas Sdn Bhd to construct and operate the Shah Alam Expressway.
- Arab-Malaysian Blue Star Sdn Bhd, a 51:49 joint venture with Blue Star Ltd of India, was set up to enter into the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning business.
- AMBC Controls Sdn Bhd, a 60:40 joint venture between AMBC and Petro Metal Industries Sdn Bhd, was set up to manufacture control and relay panels.
- Completed the construction of new corporate headquarters, Bangunan AMDB (now known as Bangunan AmAssurance) in Jalan Lumut, Kompleks Damai, Kuala Lumpur in September 1993.
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| 1994 |
- Completed and fully sold Desa Villa Condominiums and Bukit Desa Condominiums in Taman Bukit Desa, Kuala Lumpur.
- Completed and fully sold Seri Duta 1 Condomium at Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
- Developed its first resort, the Sebana Golf and Marina Resort, in Pengerang, Johor in a 60:40 joint venture with YPJ Holdings Sdn Bhd.
- Arab-Malaysian SGB Sdn Bhd, a 49:51 joint venture with Starkstrom Geraetebau GmbH of Germany, was set up to manufacture transformers.
- Entered into its first power generation project through Powertek Berhad.
- Acquired 20% interest in Kualiti Alam Sdn Bhd.
- Participated in Seremban’s redevelopment programme which includes the construction of Wisma Arab-Malaysian and the Seremban City Centre.
- Bangunan AMDB in Jalan Lumut, Kompleks Damai which houses AMDB’s head office and several group companies was officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
- Completed and fully sold Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Arab-Malaysian Industrial Park in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
- Acquired 23.3% interest in Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd, the developer of the fully-integrated Pulau Indah Industrial Park, Selangor.
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| 1995 |
- Panorama Skyline Sdn Bhd, a 70:30 joint venture with Southland Sdn Bhd, was set up to develop 61 acres of land along Jalan Hulu Kelang, Ampang, Selangor.
- Kesidang Indah Apartment in Melaka Tengah, Malacca completed and fully sold.
- Silibin Light Industrial Park in Ipoh, Perak completed and fully sold.
- Entered into a 60:40 joint venture with PKNS to develop the Pulau Indah Marina Resort in Pulau Indah, Selangor.
- Kualiti Alam Sdn Bhd, an associated company entered into an agreement to build and operate an integrated scheduled waste treatment system.
- The Sebana Resort clubhouse was officially opened by the Menteri Besar of Johor on 16 December 1995.
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| 1996 |
- Jointly with Majlis Perbandaran Seremban developed an intergerated commercial complex located at the site of the Old Town Hall in Seremban.
- Restoran Seri Melayu’s new outlet, Restoran Berputar Seri Angkasa in KL Tower was opened on 1st October 1996 by Prime Minister, YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed.
- Pantai Panorama Condomiums at Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur total of 706 units was completed and fully sold.
- Restoran Seri Melayu was selected “Best Authentic Malay Restaurant” for the year 1996 by Malaysia Tatler Magazine.
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| 1997 |
- Supermix Concrete (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd started its first ready-mixed concrete plant in October 1997.
- 96 units of Seri Duta II Condominium in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur were fully sold and handed over to purchasers.
- Completed and fully sold Pelita Heights housing scheme in Kuching, Sarawak in June 1997.
- 18 Holes Golf Course, Sebana Resort, Johor completed and fully playable.
- Completed Waterfront Homes Classic 1, Sebana Resort, Johor.
- Joined venture with Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan to develop a residential scheme, Taman Seri Rahang, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
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| 1998 |
- Disposed the shareholdings in Powertek Berhad in June 1998.
- Completed Menara Pelita, a 24-storey office tower in Kuching, Sarawak.
- Completed Waterfront Homes Classic 2 and Marina View Bungalow Lots, Sebana Resort, Johor.
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| 1999 |
- Completed Seremban Business Centre, Jalan Pasar, Seremban developed by Medan Delima Sdn Bhd in Negeri Sembilan.
- Acquired additional shares of Kualiti Alam on 23 June 1999 to increase shareholding from 25% to 33.3%.
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| 2000 |
- Disposed the shareholdings in Kualiti Alam Holdings Sdn Bhd.
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| 2001 |
- Completed Desa Wangsuria in Taman Bukit Desa, Kuala Lumpur consisting of 12 choice bungalow lots.
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| 2002 |
- Disposed Panorama Skyline Sdn Bhd.
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| 2003 |
- Increased shareholdings in AMBC Transmission Sdn Bhd from 51% to 80%.
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| 2004 |
- Launched residential scheme Desaria Nilai, in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
- Acquired AMDB Industrial City Sdn Bhd which owns approximately 1,339 acres of land in Sepang, Selangor.
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| 2005 |
- Launched Taman Bayu Mutiara a mixed residential development in Bukit Tengah, Seberang Prai, Penang.
- Textile division appointed as one of the main suppliers of made-up uniforms under Malaysian Government Contract.
- Textile division in cooperation with University Technology Mara Malaysia, undertook a joint research to develop a “crease resist and easy care finishing” on fabrics trademarked under the name NuDURA PRESS.
- Harpers Travel (M) Sdn Bhd was appointed as the exclusive official agent in Malaysia for Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, U.S.A, and for Disneyland in Hong Kong.
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| 2006 |
- AMDB Perting Hydro Sdn Bhd signed a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement (REPPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad for the development of its maiden 4MW mini hydro project in Sungai Perting, Bentong, Pahang.
- AMBC Transmission Sdn Bhd participated in a Substation Tender for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
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| 2007 |
- Completed the disposal of Pulau Indah Marina Resort land.
- Amcorp Group Berhad emerged as the holding company of AMDB.
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| 2008 |
- Completed the disposal of Sebana Holdings Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries.
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| 2009 |
- Completed a strategic transformation to focus on property, engineering and infrastructure. Disposed Harpers Travel, Restoran Seri Melayu and J. Walter Thompson to Amcorp Group Berhad. Acquired Kayangan Heights in Shah Alam and the on-going township development of Sibu Jaya in Sarawak.
- Disposed AM SGB Sdn Bhd and Central Spectrum Sdn Bhd.
- Taman Bayu Mutiara, Seberang Perai, Penang completed and fully sold.
- AMBCT successfully completed and handed over 2 electrical sub-stations to DEWA.
- Acquired 60% interest in Westlink Global Investment Limited, the owner of 2 freehold offices known as 40 and 50 Eastbourne Terrace located in Paddington, an established and prominent office location in the city of London, United Kingdom.
- AMDB Perting Hydro successfully commissioned its mini-hydro power plant in Sg. Perting, Pahang.
- Teratai Villas, Kayangan Heights, Shah Alam comprising of 19 units bungalow completed and fully sold.
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| 2010 |
- Disposed land and textile factories in Taiping, Perak.
- Kenanga Woods, Kayangan Heights, Shah Alam comprising of 27 units bungalows launched.
- AMDB Berhad was renamed as Amcorp Properties Berhad.
- Acquired 95-99 Baker Street, which will be converted from its current commercial status into a mixed residential and commercial property by 2012.
- Acquired a property comprising of 10 self-contained apartment units in Lexham Gardens via Riverich Limited.
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| 2011 |
- Lauched Seri Mutiara development at Salak South in Kuala Lumpur, comprising 42 units of link houses, semi-detached and bungalows.
- Launched the Executive Development Programme, a talent development effort to prepare fresh graduates for bigger roles within the Group.
- Disposed land in Sepang, Selangor for cash of RM122 million.
- Disposed commercial property/office buildings known as Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London for cash consideration of RM380m, resulting in gain on disposal of approximately RM66m.
- Acquired retail and office space plus car park bays in Amcorp Trade Centre for cash consideration of RM75m, representing a discount of 15.60% to market value of RM88.9m appraised by independent valuer, Rahim & Co.
- Disposed interest in associate, Lafarge Concrete (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for cash of RM10.2m.
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