KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd shares rose 13.04% in active trade this morning after it bagged an RM238.45 million contract from MCT Bhd’s unit for the construction of three blocks of apartments in Cyberjaya, together with mechanical and electrical works.

At 9.28am, Pesona rose 3 sen to 26 sen with 13.21 million shares traded.

Pesona’s unit Pesona Metro Sdn Bhd accepted the award today from the developer, MCT’s unit Lakefront Residence Sdn Bhd.

The project involves the construction of two blocks of buildings with 862 units, and a third block containing 449 units. It is expected to be completed in 27 months.