The Board of Directors of Alam Maritim Resources Berhad ("AMRB" or the "Company") wishes to announce that Datuk Azmi bin Ahmad, the Group Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer ("GMD/GCEO") of the Company, was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September 2026 with two (2) alleged offences of cheating under Section 417 of the Penal Code [Act 574].
Datuk Azmi bin Ahmad pleaded not guilty to both charges and claimed trial. He has voluntarily taken temporary garden leave from his executive and management duties with effect from 10 September 2026 until further notice. He remains a director of the Company.
The Board does not consider that the charges have any material impact on the Group's operations or financial position, save as otherwise disclosed in this announcement.
The Group shall continue its business as usual. In the interim, the functions of the GMD/GCEO shall be assumed by an Executive Committee ("the EXCO") of the Company, until further notice. The EXCO will be supported by the Senior Strategic Adviser.
The Company will make further announcements as and when there is any material development.
This announcement is made pursuant to Paragraph 9.03 of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
This announcement is dated 10 September 2026.