Samaiden Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy (RE) firm, has partnered PT MCS Bina Energi (MCS) to expand renewable energy (RE) business in Indonesia.
Samaiden said in a statement on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Samaiden SG Pte Ltd, has entered a joint venture and shareholders’ agreement (JVA) with MCS to establish a joint venture company in Indonesia.
This joint venture represents a strategic move for Samaiden as it aims to tap into the rapidly RE market in Indonesia.
The collaboration leverages Samaiden’s technical expertise in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) services and MCS’s deeprooted business network in Indonesia.
The joint venture company will undertake various RE initiatives, including the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, power plants, and build-own-operate-transfer RE projects, alongside offering consulting services for RE.
The joint venture company will be established with an authorised capital of IDR 10 billion ($651,466).
Samaiden will hold a 70 percent stake in the new entity, while MCS will own the remaining 30 percent.
Samaiden’s role will primarily focus on providing technical advisory services, leveraging its in-depth knowledge in solar PV systems and RE, while MCS will focus on identifying local business opportunities and navigating the regulatory landscape in Indonesia.
The partnership is expected to strengthen Samaiden’s presence in the growing Southeast Asian RE market, said the statement.
“This joint venture is a significant milestone in our expansion strategy across Southeast Asia,” said Chow Pui Hee, Managing Director of Samaiden.
“Indonesia has strong commitment to develop its RE infrastructure aligns perfectly with Samaiden’s vision of driving clean energy adoption across the region,
“We believe that this collaboration will further enhance our capacity to provide more RE solutions and contribute positively to both our financial performance and regional green energy transition,” she added.
MCS is firm focuses on key sectors such as basic infrastructure, RE, and mineral resources.
The company is closely aligned with Bintang Timur Investama, a diversified investment firm that actively engages in infrastructure, RE, and technology sectors.
Samaiden is a RE specialist principally involved in EPCC and assets investment of solar PV systems and other renewable energy plants.
Recently, Samaiden has announced their remarkable performance in financial year 2024, recording a revenue of MYR 227.2 million ($53.57 million), representing a 33 percent increase from MYR 170.8 million ($40.27 million) in FY 2023.
The group’s profit before taxation (PBT) surged by 63.2 percent to MYR 21.86 million ($5.15 million).
This financial performance underscores Samaiden’s ability to capitalize on expanding opportunities within the RE sector and positions the group well for continued success and future growth.
The group’s ongoing projects, supported by the recent partnership agreements and a robust order book of MYR 313.52 million ($73.93 million) as of 30 June 2024, are expected to contribute positively to the group over the next few years.
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