October 22, 2010

Company announcements: ASTINO, KNM, YSPSAH, KEINHIN, UZMA, HANDAL, KEN, SCOMIEN, AWC

ASTINO - Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company pursuant to Form 28A

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company Pursuant to Form 28A
Company Name: ASTINO BERHAD
Stock Name: ASTINO
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Date of buy back from: 13/10/2010

Date of buy back to: 18/10/2010

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Total number of shares purchased (units): 268,400

Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$): 0.550

Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$): 0.690

Total amount paid for shares purchased ($$): 183,038.00

The name of the stock exchange through which the shares were purchased: Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad

Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units): 268,400

Total number of shares retained in treasury (units): 3,931,904

Number of shares purchased which were cancelled (units): 0

Total issued capital as diminished: 0

Date lodged with registrar of companies: 22/10/2010

Lodged by: Enet Corporate Services Sdn Bhd


KNM - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: KNM GROUP BERHAD
Stock Name: KNM
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: KNM GROUP BERHAD ("KNM" or the "Company")
Proposed Issue of Sukuk Programmes of up to RM1,500 million comprising:-
Islamic Commercial Paper Programme of up to RM400 million ("ICP Programme"); and
Islamic Medium Term Note Programme of up to RM1,100 million ("IMTN Programme")
(collectively referred to as the "Sukuk Programmes")

Contents: 1. Introduction

KNM is pleased to announce that the Company has obtained approval from Securities Commission ("SC") vide their letter dated 21 October 2010 to implement the Sukuk Programmes.

2. Tenure

The ICP Programme shall have a tenure of up to 7 (seven) years and the IMTN Programme shall have a tenure of up to 15 (fifteen) years from the date of the first issuance under the Sukuk Programmes.

3. Rating

The ICP Programme has been assigned a short term rating of MARC-1ID whilst the IMTN Programme has been assigned a long term rating of AA-ID.

4. Purpose of utilisation of proceeds

The proceeds raised from the Sukuk Programmes shall be utilised for the following purposes:-
(i) to refinance KNM and its group of companies' ("KNM Group") existing bank borrowings;
(ii) redemption of KNM Capital Sdn Bhd's outstanding notes issued under its Islamic commercial papers and/or medium term notes programme of up to RM300.00 million established in 2006;
(iii) payment of fees and expenses in relation to the Sukuk Programmes; and
(iv) working capital requirements and general corporate purposes of KNM Group.

This announcement is dated 22 October 2010.


YSPSAH - YSPSAH-EMPLOYEES' SHARE OPTION SCHEME ("SCHEME")

Announcement Type: Listing Circular
Company Name: Y.S.P.SOUTHEAST ASIA HOLDING BERHAD
Stock Name: YSPSAH
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Subject: YSPSAH-EMPLOYEES' SHARE OPTION SCHEME ("SCHEME")

Contents: Kindly be advised that the abovementioned Company's additional 3,000 new ordinary shares of RM1.00 each issued pursuant to the aforesaid Scheme will be granted listing and quotation with effect from 9.00 a.m., Tuesday, 26 October 2010.


KEINHIN - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: KEIN HING INTERNATIONAL BERHAD
Stock Name: KEINHIN
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: KEIN HING INTERNATIONAL BERHAD ("KHIB")
- SEVENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ("AGM") HELD ON FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2010

Contents: The Board of Directors of KHIB is pleased to inform Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad that all the resolutions as stated in the notice of Seventh AGM of KHIB have been duly passed at the Seventh AGM held at Factory B, Lot 1863 and 1864, Jalan Kolej, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Friday, 22 October 2010.


UZMA - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: UZMA BERHAD
Stock Name: UZMA
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: Uzma Berhad ("Uzma" or "the Company")
- Letter of award ("LA") on provision for subsurface studies services contract ("Subsurface Contract")

Contents: The Company is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary company, Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd ("UESB") had on 18 October 2010 received a LA dated 14 October 2010 from a national oil company ("NOC"). Pursuant to the LA, UESB has been appointed as one of the contractors for the provision of subsurface studies for routine and enhance oil recovery (EOR) services for an initial period of three (3) years from the date of LA. It should be noted that the Subsurface Contract does not constitute or imply a commitment by the NOC to award any specific volume of works to UESB. The commitment to award any specific volume of works shall be made through issuance of work orders.

The Subsurface Contract will consist amongst others, studies covering the following areas:
? Review and analyze wells and/or reservoirs data to optimize field production and access hydrocarbon volume for the field
? Integrate subsurface engineering data to define Area Development Plan which involve more than 1 field.
? Integrate and analyze field data to optimize depletion plan and identify other development potential to add reserve, including EOR potential. Review data to determine the most suitable EOR method and identify risks to quantify additional reserve addition and cost effectiveness
? Undertake detail study and resource evaluation and propose development plan for optimum hydrocarbon recovery

The Subsurface Contract will not have material effect on the earnings of the Company for the financial year ending 31 December 2010 until the specific work order is issued. Upon issuance of specific work order, the Company expect the Subsurface Contract to contribute positively to its future earnings.

None of the directors nor substantial shareholders of the Company, or persons connected with them, has any interest, direct or indirect, in the Subsurface Contract.


This announcement is dated 22 October 2010.


HANDAL - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: HANDAL RESOURCES BERHAD
Stock Name: HANDAL
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Reply to query

Reply to Bursa Malaysia's Query Letter - Reference ID: NM-101021-56760

Subject: HANDAL RESOURCES BERHAD ("Handal" or "the Company")
CONTRACT EXTENSION BY TALISMAN MALAYSIA LIMITED ("Contract")

Contents: With reference to the query from Bursa Malaysia Berhad on 21 October 2010 pertaining to the Conract Extension by Talisman Malaysia Limited , the Company wishes to furnish the following information :-

1) Value of Contract

The Talisman offshore cranes service and maintenance contract is based on rates, ie manpower rates such as crane technician rates, electrician rates, crane parts rates and cranes refurbishment rates. This is almost similar to the ExxonMobil and Petronas Carigali contracts.

The value of the contract based on the agreed rates are normally subject to the budget of the client for such contracts. We as the bidder will not know client's budget.

For information, this explanation is consistent with the one given to the Securities Commission personnel when they visited us at our yard in Kemaman before our IPO in July 2009. It is also consistent when we conduct company's briefing and updates with fund managers and analysts.

2) Effect of the Contract

The profits to be generated from the said contract will contribute to increased earnings and net assets per share of the Handal group of companies.

This announcement is dated 22 October 2010

Query Letter content: We refer to your announcement dated 19 October 2010 in respect of the above
captioned matter.

In this connection, kindly furnish Bursa Securities with the following
additional information for public release :-

1. The value of the Contract.
2. The effect of the Contract on net assets per share of Handal Resources
Berhad group.

Kindly furnish Bursa Securities with your reply within one (1) market day from
the date hereof.

Yours faithfully


TAN YEW ENG
Head, Issuers
Listing Division
Regulation

TYE/NMA
c.c:- Head, Market Surveillance Department, Market Supervision Division,
Securities Commission (via fax)


KEN - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: KEN HOLDINGS BERHAD
Stock Name: KEN
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 100% EQUITY INTEREST IN GENESIS NATURE SDN BHD BY KEN RIMBA SDN. BHD., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KEN HOLDINGS BERHAD

Contents: Pursuant to Paragraph 9.19(5) of the Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, the Board of Directors of Ken Holdings Berhad ("KHB" or the Company) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ken Rimba Sdn. Bhd. ("KRSB") had on 22 October 2010 acquired two (2) ordinary shares of RM1/- each representing 100% equity interest in Genesis Nature Sdn. Bhd. (Co. No. 912472-W)("GNSB") for a cash consideration of RM2/- ("the Acquisition").

Please refer to the attachment for the full announcement on the Acquisition.

Attachments: Acquisition of GNSB.pdf


KEN - Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company pursuant to Form 28A

Announcement Type: Notice of Shares Buy Back by a Company Pursuant to Form 28A
Company Name: KEN HOLDINGS BERHAD
Stock Name: KEN
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Date of buy back from: 11/10/2010

Date of buy back to: 11/10/2010

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Total number of shares purchased (units): 38,600

Minimum price paid for each share purchased ($$): 0.920

Maximum price paid for each share purchased ($$): 0.920

Total amount paid for shares purchased ($$): 35,771.73

The name of the stock exchange through which the shares were purchased: Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad

Number of shares purchased retained in treasury (units): 38,600

Total number of shares retained in treasury (units): 3,171,900

Number of shares purchased which were cancelled (units): 0

Total issued capital as diminished: 0

Date lodged with registrar of companies: 22/10/2010

Lodged by: T & S Secretarial Services Sdn. Bhd.


SCOMIEN - Dealings in Securities by Principal Officer during Closed Period

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: SCOMI ENGINEERING BHD
Stock Name: SCOMIEN
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: Dealings in Securities by Principal Officer during Closed Period

Contents: Pusuant to Chapter 14 of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements, En Hilmy Zaini Zainal, a principal officer of the Company. has dealt in the securities of the Company as set out in Table 1 hereunder.


AWC - General Announcement

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company Name: AWC BERHAD
Stock Name: AWC
Date Announced: 22/10/2010

Announcement Detail:
Type: Announcement

Subject: AWC BERHAD ("AWC" OR "THE COMPANY")

(I) PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORITY FOR SHARE BUY-BACK BY THE COMPANY
(II) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY

Contents: The Board of Directors of AWC wishes to announce that the Company proposes to seek the approval of its shareholders for the following proposals at the forthcoming Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Company:-

(i) Proposed renewal of the authority for share buy-back by the Company of its own shares of up to 10% of the total issued and paid-up ordinary share capital of AWC; and

(ii) Proposed amendment to the Articles of Association of the Company to facilitate the implementation of the Electronic Dividend payment ("eDividend") in line with the amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad pertaining to the eDividend.

A Statement to shareholders containing the details of proposal (i) above will be dispatched to shareholders together with the Company's 2010 Annual Report in due course.

This announcement is dated 22 October 2010.



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