Hwa Tai Industries Berhad informed that the company had on 10 November 2021 received a notice from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia to temporarily close its factory located at No. 12 Jalan Jorak, Kawasan Perindustrian Tongkang Pecah, 83010 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia from 8.00 am on 11 November 2021 to 20 November 2021 to curb the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 infection at the said premise. The company is working closely with the MOH in implementing mitigating steps to contain the spread of Covid-19 at the premise to ensure the safety and well-being of all its employees. The Company expects to resume its operations after 20 November 2021 subject to further directive from MOH.