We refer to the previous announcements dated 14 May 2026 and 26 May 2026 in relation to the non-compliance with Public Shareholding Spread requirement pursuant to Paragraph 8.02(1) of the MMLR.

The terms used herein, unless the context otherwise stated, bear the same meaning as those defined in the earlier announcement in relation to the above matter.

The Company wishes to inform that Bursa Securities has,  vide its letter dated 10 July 2026,   granted the Company an extension of time of six (6) months until  8 September 2026 to comply with the Public Shareholding Spread requirement under Paragraph 8.02(1) of the MMLR.

As at the date of this Announcement, no satisfactory plan has been identified to address the non-compliance with the Public Shareholding Spread requirement.  MPB will continue to monitor the level of the Public Shareholding Spread and make the necessary announcement in relation to the status of Public Shareholding Spread requirement in accordance with the MMLR.

The Company's Public Shareholding Spread is 24.37% as at the date of this announcement.

This announcement is dated 13 July 2026.