Court Case In Kazakhstan Between Emir Oil LLP And Ministry Of Energy

We refer to the Company’s announcement dated 17 November 2020 and 20 November 2020 in respect of the Statement of Claim received by the Company’s sub-subsidiary, Emir Oil LLP (“EO” or “the Defendant”) from Ministry of Energy (“MOE” or “Plaintiff”) in Kazakhstan on violation of Gas dispersion from open tanks.

The Board of Directors of Reach Energy Berhad (“REB” or “the Company”) would like to update that the Court in Kazakhstan (“the Court”) had on 10 November 2021 ruled that the penalty amount had been decreased from RM7,292,000 (KZT 760,000,000) to RM3,733,000 (KZT 385,556,487) to be recovered from EO.

Currently, the Company is seeking necessary legal advice for further action. The Company will make necessary announcements to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad as and when there are further developments in relation thereof and/or upon receipt of any further directions by the Court.

This announcement is dated 11 November 2021.

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