<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30):&nbsp;Critical Holdings Bhd's (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/0291" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">CHB</a>) wholly owned subsidiary&nbsp;Critical M&amp;E Engineering Sdn Bhd&nbsp;has been awarded an RM82 million contract from a multinational company (MNC)&nbsp;headquartered in the US.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the mechanical, electrical and engineering solutions company said the contract is to undertake mechanical and electrical-related fit-out, cleanroom and interior design works for a three-storey office building, and a one-storey production and warehouse at Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The contract works are expected to be completed over 16 weeks on project&nbsp;commencement, the filing read.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It is expected to contribute positively to the earnings and net assets of the company for the financial year ending June 30, 2025.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Executive director and chief executive officer Tan Si Lim said&nbsp;the award is the single largest contract win to date, and will swell its&nbsp;order book to&nbsp;RM204 million.</p></div>

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