We refer to the previous announcements dated 14 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 13 July 2026 and 26 August 2026 in relation to the non-compliance with public shareholding spread requirement pursuant to Paragraph 8.02(1) of the Listing Requirements.

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

The Board of Directors of the Company wishes to announce that the Company has today submitted an application to Bursa Securities for a further extension of time of six (6) months to comply with the Public Spread Requirement. 

The Company currently does not comply with the public shareholding spread requirement as set out in Paragraph 8.02(1) of the MMLR. The public shareholding spread of MPB is 24.37% as at the date of this announcement.   

The Company will continue to monitor the level of its public shareholding spread and working on the rectification plans to address the shortfall in the Public Spread Requirement.

The Company will make the necessary announcement in relation to the status of the Public Spread Requirement in accordance with the Listing Requirements.

 
This announcement is dated 9 September 2026.