We refer to the Company's announcement dated 6 August 2026 in relation to the unconditional mandatory take-over offer from Maybank Investment Bank Berhad, on behalf of Whitmore Holdings Sdn Bhd ("Offeror"), to acquire the remaining voting shares in MKHOP not already owned by the Offeror, Batu Kawan Berhad (being the sole shareholder of the Offeror) ("Ultimate Offeror") and persons acting in concert with them ("Offer Shares") at a cash offer price of RM0.6626 per Offer Share ("Offer"), the Offer Document dated 27 August 2026 relating to the Offer ("Offer Document") and the announcement dated 9 September 2026 in relation to the Company's non-compliance with the Public Spread Requirement. Unless otherwise stated, the terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those set out in the Offer Document.

The Board of MKHOP wishes to announce that the Company had, on 29 September 2026, submitted an application to Bursa Securities seeking an extension of time to comply with the Public Spread Requirement.

The Company will, in due course, make the requisite announcement on the status of its compliance with the Public Spread Requirement.

This announcement is dated 29 September 2026.