JAG unit, partners to enter laundry business

By Andy Heong

Jag berhad 2JAG Bhd’s wholly-owned unit Jaring Metal Industries Sdn Bhd (JMI) has signed a joint venture agreement with Bubblelab Laundry Sdn Bhd and businessman Wong Chan Kok to jointly undertake the management and operation of 24-hour coin-operated laundry business.

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, JAG said the business will be in accordance with the system developed by Bubblelab Laundry.

It said JMI would advance RM4 million to its wholly-owned unit JAG Nasmech Sdn Bhd for the purpose of development of the business and to open not less than 10 self-operated laundry outlets.

“The proposed joint-venture will enable JAG and its units to venture into the self-operated laundry business wherein the business is expected to provide an additional source of income and contribute positively to the future financial performance of the company,” it said.