Chairman’s Statement

Dear Shareholder.

2025 was a pivotal year for Genting Berhad, marked by steady operational progress and encouraging developments across key parts of the Group. While certain segments faced external pressures, stronger visitation trends, enhanced cost discipline and improved productivity across our core operations helped reinforce our underlying momentum.

The year also held special meaning as we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee, commemorating 60 years of resilience, innovation and decisive leadership. This milestone affirmed the strength of our foundations and continued ability to evolve, adapt and remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic global landscape.

The Group renewed its strategic focus in 2025 by advancing key initiatives, strengthening operations and making targeted investments to support long-term growth. These actions have positioned the Group well to capitalise on emerging opportunities, improve performance and create long-term sustainable value for stakeholders.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Group recorded total revenue of RM27.7 billion in 2025, remaining broadly stable compared with the previous year, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. The stronger Ringgit partly reduced the translated contributions from the foreign-based operations. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) declined to RM8.0 billion, reflecting higher operating, marketing and administrative expenses.

Liquidity remained robust, supported by operating cash flows and access to funding. The increase in borrowings reflected deliberate investments to strengthen the Group’s long-term growth platform.

Further details are provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis – Financial Performance Review section of this report.

LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY

Leisure and hospitality remained the key division of the Group, contributing 82% of both revenue and adjusted EBITDA in 2025

Genting Singapore significantly advanced the transformation of Resorts World Sentosa in 2025 with four major openings across attractions, hospitality, lifestyle and retail: Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore in February; WEAVE, a modern lifestyle and community enclave from mid-year; Singapore Oceanarium, a leading ocean institute in July and The Laurus, Singapore’s first Luxury Collection Resort in October.

These developments expand capacity and introduce new experiences that enhance visitor engagement, bringing fresh vibrancy to the resort and reinforcing optimism for the broader travel industry. Further RWS 2.0 developments, including the enhancements along the Waterfront, an iconic 88-metre light sculpture by Heatherwick Studio and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Singapore are progressing well with a sustained focus on delivering a seamless guest experience across the resort.

Further RWS 2.0 developments, including the enhancements along the Waterfront, an iconic 88-metre light sculpture by Heatherwick Studio and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Singapore are progressing well with a sustained focus on delivering a seamless guest experience across the resort.

Genting Malaysia delivered another year of solid performance in 2025, supported by higher visitation and disciplined cost management at Resorts World Genting. Its resorts in Malaysia are well positioned to benefit from Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with new attractions set to further enhance Resorts World Genting as the leading regional leisure and entertainment destination.

Genting Malaysia has partnered with Tourism Malaysia to showcase its upcoming offerings. Preparatory works at the mid-hill of Resorts World Genting are underway for the launch of Eufloria – the largest greenhouse complex in Malaysia spanning 12.5 acres of eco-and-edu tourism attractions, alongside the newly redesigned 18-hole golf course and BUNGA 2026 – the inaugural orchidthemed floral festival leading up to the Asia Pacific Orchid Conference 2028.

The Group achieved a major milestone when Genting Malaysia through its subsidiary Genting New York LLC, was awarded a full commercial casino licence in December 2025 by the New York State Gaming Commission for Resorts World New York City in the United States (“US”). This marks a pivotal step in the Group’s long-term expansion strategy in one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment markets.

The initial phase of Resorts World New York City’s expansion project is underway at the 72-acre Aqueduct site in Queens, New York. Envisioned as one of the most transformative leisure and hospitality developments in the US, the project will feature an expansive gaming floor, enhanced hospitality offerings and an integrated mix of entertainment, accommodations and public green spaces – all designed to elevate the guest experience and deliver meaningful economic benefits for the surrounding community.

Genting Malaysia acquired the remaining 51% equity interest in Genting Empire Resorts LLC in June 2025, resulting in Empire Resorts Inc. becoming its indirect wholly owned subsidiary. This consolidation further strengthened the Group’s position in the US, enabling the full realisation of synergies across its New York operations.

Resorts World Bimini continued to build and strengthen relationships with international cruise operators to boost port calls in 2025. A new international commercial flight route has recently commenced operations and is expected to enhance travel connectivity to the island.

Genting Malaysia strengthened its presence in the United Kingdom (“UK”) with the successful acquisition and integration of Genting Casino Stratford in April 2025. Operational enhancements included the roll-out of additional gaming machines across its UK casinos, following legislative changes, aimed at increasing scale and further strengthening its market position. In addition, planning approval was secured to transform part of the iconic Trocadero complex in London into a new multi-level casino and leisure destination, marking another strategic step in expanding the Group’s presence in this market.

Resorts World Las Vegas in Nevada, owned by Genting Berhad, continued to broaden its market presence in 2025 through major citywide events and curated lifestyle offerings that enhanced visibility and guest engagement. The resort remains focused on improving margins through strategic growth and operational efficiencies, by leveraging on its enhanced hotel system and tailored casino offerings to expand customer reach and drive repeat visitation. The resort is actively growing high-end hosted casino play, strengthening its convention business and continuing targeted marketing initiatives to attract high-value guests. Investments in new dining, entertainment, and retail offerings, together with the anticipated recovery in convention demand in Las Vegas, will further drive its engagement and operating leverage.

PLANTATIONS DIVISION

Genting Plantations reported higher revenue and earnings in 2025, underpinned by stronger sales from the property segment, along with improved sales volume from the Downstream Manufacturing segment.

Fresh fruit bunches production was marginally lower year-on-year, mainly due to unfavourable weather conditions and the impact of ongoing replanting activities in Malaysia. Despite this, Genting Plantations benefitted from firmer palm product prices, achieving an average crude palm oil price of RM3,853 per metric tonne and an average palm kernel price of RM3,313 per metric tonne in 2025.

Genting Plantations’ first biogas power generation facility at Genting Ayer Item Oil Mill was commissioned in November 2025, marking a crucial step forward in its sustainability agenda to reduce carbon emissions through the use of clean energy.

The Downstream Manufacturing segment remained under pressure amid intense competition from Indonesian counterparts, driven by excess refining capacity and persistently high input costs. As a result, its earnings were impacted by lower margins in 2025.

The AgTech segment continued to drive innovation by leveraging AI, big data and genomic research to develop high-yield, disease-resistant planting materials and sustainable solutions to enhance crop productivity and traceability. The acquisition of an Indonesian oil palm seed company in 2025 and the progress on the modern agriculture hub in Kulai, Johor further strengthened its focus on technology-driven agribusiness and long-term value creation.

The Property segment delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by high demand for recent project launches such as U.Reka and Genting Industrial City. Building on this momentum, plans are underway to expand the portfolio through innovative and wellplanned developments to unlock greater value from its landbank and support long-term growth.

The three Premium Outlets under the joint venture between Genting Plantations and the Simon Property Group performed well in 2025, driven by near-full tenancy and sustained customer traffic across all three locations. Jakarta Premium Outlets commenced operations in March 2025 and recorded a successful inaugural year, supported by solid patronage and high tenant occupancy. Across the portfolio, ongoing enhancements to tenant mix and offerings strengthened the customer experience and reinforced the Premium Outlets as the preferred retail destinations in their respective markets.

ENERGY DIVISION

Genting Energy recorded lower revenue in 2025, driven primarily by softer performance at the Chengdaoxi block in China as crude oil market conditions moderated during the year.

The Meizhou Wan power plant delivered solid performance in 2025, despite the handover of Phase I, as lower coal prices improved generation margins while strong electricity demand and higher dispatch levels at Phase II supported robust operating performance.

The Banten power plant in Indonesia maintained stable performance in 2025, driven by sustained dispatch levels. Its consistently high plant load factor continued to position it among the strongestperforming thermal power plants on Java Island.

The Jangi wind farm in India recorded improved performance following the full repayment of its debenture, contributing modestly to the Group’s results while enhancing portfolio stability.

The Dongwucha solar power plant in China was commissioned in May 2025 after 12 months of construction and is the latest renewable energy asset of Genting Energy. It has delivered positive performance since commissioning and, with further expansion underway, is well positioned to enhance the Group’s renewable energy portfolio.

The construction of the Zhoushan gas power plant in Zhejiang, China in partnership with SDIC Power Holdings Co., Ltd, progressed well in 2025 and remains on track for commercial operation in 2026. The plant will feature advanced low-emissions combustion technology and hydrogen co-firing capability of up to 50%, supporting cleaner and more efficient power generation.

The oil and gas segment operated in a volatile environment in 2025, with global crude prices affected by geopolitical tensions, uncertainty surrounding OPEC+ production decisions and fluctuating supply-demand dynamics, all of which compressed margins.

The Chengdaoxi block in China delivered stable production and reliable operations in 2025, although lower oil prices moderated both revenue and margins. With the petroleum contract for this block expiring in 2026, Genting Energy reinforced its upstream portfolio through the acquisition of the Block 15/33 oil field in China.

The Kasuri block and the Genting FLNG project in Indonesia made good progress in 2025. The successful hull float-out of Indonesia’s first FLNG facility marked a major milestone, achieved with an exemplary safety record.

These developments underscore the Group’s disciplined execution of its long-term growth strategy and reinforce Genting Energy’s position in the regional power generation and LNG value chain.

LIFE SCIENCES

Our life sciences businesses continued to advance their strategic initiatives in 2025. TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd made good progress as its UK marketing authorisation application for hydromethylthionine mesylate, an oral anti-tau therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, has been accepted by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and is under review.

Genting TauRx Diagnostics Centre Sdn Bhd continues to advance cognitive health. Building on the launch of HiPAL and HiPAL Pro in 2023, the company is developing a broader suite of early diagnostic and monitoring tools for dementia patients.

The development of Fontaine Vitale, our Group’s first stem cell facility in partnership with Celularity Inc., is progressing in the Sanur Special Economic Zone in Bali, Indonesia. The construction of the stem cell facility is ongoing and targeted for completion by the end of 2026. This facility is expected to be the first in ASEAN to offer placenta-derived allogeneic stem cell therapy.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability remains central to our operations and decision-making. In 2025, we continued to strengthen practices that reflect our values, uphold global sustainability expectations and support the well-being of people, communities and the environment. The ongoing sustainability initiatives across our operating units underscore the Group’s commitment to responsible growth and meaningful impact.

This commitment was further recognised on 22 December 2025, when Genting Berhad was included for the first time in three FTSE4Good indices: the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, FTSE4Good ASEAN 5 Index and FTSE4Good Emerging Index. Together with a 4-star ESG rating, the highest possible under FTSE Russell’s December 2025 review, these achievements affirm our dedication to integrity, accountability and long-term sustainable value creation.

DIVIDEND

In line with the Group’s prudent capital management, focus on funding growth initiatives and paring down existing debt, the Board declared a total dividend of 5.0 sen per ordinary share in 2025. Although lower than the previous year, this approach supports financial resilience while maintaining the Group’s commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

CORPORATE EXERCISE

The corporate exercise completed in December 2025, increased Genting Berhad’s direct shareholding in Genting Malaysia to 73.8%, thereby strengthening majority control, enhancing strategic alignment and supporting a more coordinated approach to long-term value creation.

OUTLOOK

The global economy in 2026 is expected to remain resilient although ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties present risks. In Malaysia, the economy is expected to maintain its growth momentum, underpinned by domestic demand, investments in both the private and public sectors, exports and higher tourism spending. However, the outlook remains subject to uncertainties, particularly those arising from global developments.

Cross border tourism is expected to remain resilient, driven by improving consumer demand, enhanced air connectivity and growing outbound travel from emerging markets, particularly within Asia. The regional gaming market is expected to remain stable, supported by tourism-related demand.

Guided by the Diamond Jubilee theme, “Consolidate, Strengthen, Enduring,” the Group will continue to build resilience, enhance competitiveness and drive sustainable long-term growth. With stronger foundations and strategic measures in place, Genting Berhad is well positioned to navigate the evolving operating landscape, seize new opportunities and reinforce its role as a trusted and responsible global leader.

APPRECIATION

I extend my sincere appreciation to my fellow Board members for their valuable guidance and steadfast commitment throughout the year. My gratitude also goes to our dedicated employees across the Group, whose professionalism and resilience remain central to our progress. I am equally grateful to our external stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory authorities, business partners, vendors, customers and shareholders for their continued support. Their trust and confidence in us underpin the Group’s achievements and will remain integral to the execution of our strategic priorities in the years ahead. I look forward to achieving greater milestones together.

TAN SRI LIM KOK THAY
Executive Chairman
Genting Berhad
24 March 2026

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