We refer to the article which appeared in the Star on 13 December 2011 titled “MBSB shares up 3 sen after CEO’s prediction”.

We wish to inform the Exchange that based on the projected growth rate by the Management and on the recently announced 9 months pre-tax profit of RM327 million, the Company is confident of achieving the internal targets for the years 2011 and 2012. The figure was an internal target by the Management and has not been reviewed by the external auditors.

This announcement is dated 13 December 2011.