PETALING JAYA: Eco World Development Group Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin has acquired 276.98 million shares from his son, Liew Tian Xiong, which represent a 9.42% stake in the company.

An expanded live racing schedule, featuring higher overnight purses and more stakes races, is on tap when Colonial Downs kicks off its 41-day meet, running from July 9 through Sept. 13.