KUALA LUMPUR: George Kent (M) Bhd

has proposed to acquire a 76% equity interest in Techkem Group Sdn Bhd, a water and wastewater solutions provider, for RM2mil cash.

In a statement, George Kent said the acquisition would strengthen its presence in the water infrastructure sector and expand its capabilities in potable water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, sewerage treatment, water recycling and sustainable engineering solutions.