Tanjong Public Limited Company was initially founded as Tanjong Tin Dredging LTD on 2 January 1926 in England

England

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. The company subsequently changed its name to Tanjong PLC in 1991, following a corporate restructure. Tanjong shares are listed on the Bursa Malaysia

Bursa Malaysia

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 and were formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange

London Stock Exchange

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The company's principal activities include the operation of Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian lottery business. They have diversified into power generation plants, property investment, and liquified petroleum gas

Liquified petroleum gas

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Power generation

Through its subsidiary, Tanjong PLC owns and operates 13 power generation plants located throughout Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Asia.