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High Court Writ of Summon –

Plaintiff: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, Affin Bank Berhad and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (Financiers)

Defendant: Zecon Berhad

On 12 October 2023, the Court of Appeal granted Zecon’s Notice of Motion for Stay until 23 March 2024.

On 13 December 2023, the Court of Appeal fixed case management via e-review on 16 February 2024.

High Court Originating Summon –

Plaintiff: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad

Defendant: Huang Hong Sdn Bhd

On 3 October 2023, the Federal Court fixed the matter for further case management via e-review on 13 December 2023 to monitor the settlement progress between the parties.

On 13 December 2023, the Federal Court fixed case management for e-review on 6 February 2024.

High Court Writ & Claim –

Plaintiff: Huang Hong Sdn Bhd

Defendant: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad, Affin Bank Berhad and Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (Financiers)

On 16 October 2023, parties jointly applied for further mention date. The Court fixed matter for further mention via e-review on 14 November 2023.

On 14 November 2023, parties applied for a new mention date and the Court fixed the next e-review on 8 January 2024.

On 12 October 2023, the Court of Appeal granted Huang Hong’s Notice of Motion for Stay until 23 March 2024.

On 13 December 2023, the Court of Appeal fixed case management via e-review on 16 February 2024.

This announcement is dated 05 January 2024.