The Board of Directors (“Board”) of ARB wishes to announce that the Company had on 16 June 2025 received a notice in writing from Messrs. Chengco PLT (“Chengco”) on their resignation as Auditor of the Company with immediate effect.

The resignation of Chengco was due to the suspension of its registration by the Audit Oversight Board ("AOB") of the Securities Commission Malaysia, which prohibits the firm from conducting audits of Public Interest Entities and scheduled funds, and the Board is not aware of any other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

This announcement is dated 16 June 2025.