Unless otherwise stated, the abbreviations and definitions used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as those previously defined in the Company's announcements dated 18 September 2026 and 21 September 2026 in relation to the Proposed Private Placement ("Announcements").

We refer to the Announcements. 

On behalf of Critical, MBSB IB wishes to announce that Bursa Securities had, vide its letter dated 28 September 2026, resolved to approve the listing and quotation of up to 37,173,900 new Shares to be issued pursuant to the Proposed Private Placement.

The approval granted by Bursa Securities is subject to the following:

(i) Critical and MBSB IB must fully comply with the relevant provisions under the Listing Requirements pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed Private Placement;

(ii) In the event the Proposed Private Placement is not completed before the next annual general meeting, Critical is required to furnish Bursa Securities with a certified true copy of the resolution passed by the shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting for the authority to issue shares pursuant to the Act before the listing of the Placement Shares;

(iii) Critical and MBSB IB are required to inform Bursa Securities upon completion of the Proposed Private Placement; and

(iv) Critical is required to furnish Bursa Securities with a written confirmation of its compliance with the terms and conditions of Bursa Securities' approval once the Proposed Private Placement is completed.

This announcement is dated 28 September 2026.