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Malaysia and France Strengthen Defence Industry Ties with Landmark MoU Signing

9 7 月, 2025

PARIS, FRANCE, July 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Coalition of Defence Industry, Malaysia – CDI (M) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three prominent French defence industry associations, The French Association of Maritime Industries (GICAN), The French Land and Air-Land Defence and Security Industries Group (GICAT) and The French Aeronautics and Space Industries Group (GIFAS), which marks a new chapter in the strategic bilateral defence cooperation between both countries.3Gs: From the left: Mr. Frederic Parisot, CEO of GIFAS,  Mr. Nicolas Chamussy, Chairman of GICAT , Mr. Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of Gaztransport & Technigaz, Vice President of GICAN, Dato' Nonee Ashirin Binti Dato' MOhd Radzi, President of CDI (M) and Executive Chairman, GTA.Witness: From the left Captain Zainol bin Ahmad RMN, Lieutenant General Gael Diaz de Tuesta, YAB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Dato' Muhammad Ammir bin Haron, En Mohd Nizam bin Mohd Khir.The signing of this landmark MOU between the four parties in Paris today took place in the presence of the Malaysia’s Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin who accompanied the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim on an official visit to France.A Unified Vision for Innovation and SecurityThe MoU outlines a shared vision between Malaysia and France to bolster industrial cooperation across strategic and critical domains, including aerospace, maritime, land, systems, and technologies. It also reflects a commitment to drive innovation and expand joint research and development efforts. This collaboration aims to facilitate:Regular information exchanges, dialogues and joint seminars;Formation of a bilateral club for participating companies from both countries;Capacity building and joint technology projects;Enhanced cooperation between training institutions and industry players;Exploration of regional and international markets; andHigh-level engagements with respective government and delegations.Mutual Commitments to GrowthYang Berbahagia Dato’ Nonee Ashirin binti Dato’ Mohd Radzi, President of CDI (M) and Executive Chairman, Global Turbine Asia stated: “This agreement is a strategic milestone for Malaysia’s defence sector. It reflects our ambition to grow global partnerships. By working closely with our French counterparts, we are not only enhancing our industrial capabilities, but also opening new pathways for innovation, upskilling, and global market access.”Representing the French delegation, Mr Philippe Berterottiere, Chairman and CEO of Gaztransport & Technigaz / President of GICAN, commented: “Malaysia is an increasingly important player in the global defence landscape. Through this MoU, we aim to build durable industrial relationships that go beyond technology, partnerships rooted in trust, innovation, and shared prosperity.”Nicolas Chamussy, Chairman of GICAT, added: “This collaboration provides a unique platform to align our expertise with Malaysia’s strategic goals. We are particularly excited to pursue and intensify joint opportunities in land and air-land defence systems.”Mr. Fréderic Parisot, CEO of GIFAS, said: “Aerospace collaboration is critical in today’s security environment. We believe this MoU lays the foundation for impactful cooperation in research, training, and future-ready capabilities between France and Malaysia.”Lieutenant-General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta, French National Armaments Director, observed: “Various models of industrial partnership can be considered, leveraging the best skills of each party: projects with a French prime contractor and Malaysian suppliers, or alternatively, projects with a Malaysian prime contractor and French OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), as is currently implemented in the LCS program.”Long-Term Strategic ImpactThis strategic engagement underscores Malaysia’s long-term commitment to cultivating a self-reliant, innovative, and globally competitive defence industry, in alignment with national development priorities and regional security objectives. France has also long been a strong partner for the Malaysian defence sector. This industrial collaboration between the associations marks the start of the journey together for the industries as Malaysia and France continue to deepen bilateral ties.By fostering collaboration through knowledge-sharing and technology transfer, this partnership aims to demonstrate Malaysia’s growing industrial capabilities and position local companies as credible and capable partners on the international stage. Furthermore, the anticipated investment and cooperation under this MoU are expected to contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s economic growth, technological advancement, and the overall strengthening of its defence ecosystem.ABOUT COALITON OF DEFENCE, MALAYSIA – CDIM (M)The Coalition of Defence Industry, Malaysia – CDI (M) is a unified body that represents the collective interests of Malaysia’s defence sector. CDI (M) is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where industry players can work together to drive growth, innovation, and unity in Malaysia’s defence sector. With a mission to advocate for policies and regulations that benefit the defence industry, CDI (M) also provides a vital platform for networking and collaboration among its members. The coalition is dedicated to supporting the growth and professional development of its members by offering training, conducting industry research, and promoting ethical standards and best practices. Through these efforts, CDI (M) aims to build a thriving and self-reliant defence industry in Malaysia, capable of meeting the nation’s defence needs and positioning itself as a leader in the regional and global defence landscape. Please visit: CDI (M)ISSUED BY MNAIR PR CONSULTANCY SDN BHD ON BEHALF OF GLOBAL TURBINE ASIA SDN BHD AS COALITION OF DEFENCE, MALAYSIA MEMBERSContacts for Media Enquiries:  MNAIR PR Consultancy Sdn BhdSashikala NairDirector, Public Relations+6012 566 9095sashi@mnairpr.comAmeera HaniAssociate Director, Public Relations+6014 224 3296ameera@mnairpr.comCoalition of Defence, Malaysia – CDI (M)Puan Ilme OnnHonorary Secretary+6012 244 4996ilme@mycdi.myGlobal Turbine Asia Sdn BhdMuhassanah MuradCorporate Communication | CEO Department+60 18 261 3093afiqah.muhassanah@globalturbineasia.com   Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

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GMG Commencing Sales of G(R) Lubricant and Advancing Regulatory Approvals

9 7 月, 2025

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - July 9, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that G® Lubricant has commenced both website sales and direct sales to end customers in a number of countries and regions around the world, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, Canada and the United States.Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/257925_d07d9f6f6459b855_001full.jpgBuy Now at: www.G-Lubricant.comGMG has received formal requests to distribute G® Lubricant in a number of additional countries and is working through the process to commence these distribution deals, including packaging and labelling updates to address country-specific requirements for sales to commence.GMG is commencing the process to register the G® Lubricant product with the European Chemicals Agency under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation to ensure large quantities of the product can be sold in Europe. This process can take up to three months to complete. GMG is also engaging consultants for assistance in obtaining USA EPA approval for G® Lubricant.GMG provides the following updates with respect to other actions that the Company is taking to further develop sales of G® Lubricant:GMG is discussing scaling partnership possibilities for G® Lubricant with large oil and gas companies and original equipment manufacturers around the world.G® Lubricant is being actively used in a number of large truck fleets and GMG is awaiting product performance feedback from these trials, which is anticipated within the next few months.GMG has shared a number of "how to" explainer videos performed by Chief Development Officer Paul Mackintosh on YouTube which show how to add G® Lubricant to some of the major global lubricant brand products:G® Lubricant being mixed into Shell Rimula R4X Engine Oil:https://youtube.com/shorts/SXXT99EqyEE?si=3VgoKf1V824XxS28G® Lubricant being mixed into Castrol GTX Engine Oil:https://youtube.com/shorts/gnpUtfoUuD8?si=GPGDw-YATyEpcPpMGMG has committed to spend over AU$200,000 over the next year of promotional advertising in Australia with an integrated newspaper, magazine, website and radio advertising campaign targeting the trucking and transport industry.GMG is currently spending over AU$200,000 (on an annualised basis) on online promotional campaigns across Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google (Google Ads and YouTube) and LinkedIn of G® Lubricant to the targeted truck market in a number of key countries around the world. The online campaigns include GMG's explainer video on YouTube:G® Lubricant Explainer Videohttps://youtu.be/29DnDDDLK4I?si=izlq4_JOm93FOY4VGMG is in the process of onboarding a number of new sales team members around the world to support the sales of its products. GMG will continue to bring on new sales team members in line with sales growth.GMG is actively reviewing and managing how to expand its G® Lubricant production and packaging systems in line with sales estimates - including external packaging third party contractors where it sees value in doing so.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "It is great to see the welcome G® Lubricant has received by the industry - we look forward to growing sales through new distributors and potential partners for scale."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "Commencing sales is the first step to bringing the product to market - congratulations team!"About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, GMG's intention to commercialise and market G® Lubricant, future distribution of G® Lubricant, registration and receipt of regulatory approval of G® Lubricant in applicable jurisdiction, potential partnership opportunities involving G® Lubricant, performance results of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, expenditures allocated to marketing and promotional activities, addition of sales employees subject to sales growth, ongoing review of production and packaging expansion capabilities, the potential market for G® Lubricant and the potential revenue available for G® Lubricant.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation that G® Lubricant has the potential to optimize efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that GMG will continue to commercialize and market G® Lubricant, continued development of distribution channels of G® Lubricant, that the Company's registration and regulatory approval applications will progress as anticipated, continued development of partnership opportunities involving G® Lubricant, receipt of performance outcomes of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, that the marketing and promotional expenditures will be consistent with forecasts, addition of new sales employees, continued review of production and packaging expansion capabilities, and that the potential market and revenue available for G® Lubricant will be as currently forecasted. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that G® Lubricant will not offer an innovative solution that optimizes efficiency and power for stationary or mobile engines, that GMG will not commercialize and market G® Lubricant as anticipated, failure by GMG to develop distribution channels for G® Lubricant, failure by GMG to secure partnership involving G® Lubricant, that the marketing and promotional expenditures are different than anticipated, failure to add new sales employees, unfavourable performance results of G® Lubricant in truck fleets, inability of the Company to complete review of production and packaging expansion capabilities that the potential market and revenue available for the G® Lubricant product is not as currently calculated, risks relating to the extent and duration of current geopolitical conflicts and its impact on global markets, the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals or complete necessary registrations, the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel, unexpected development and production challenges, unanticipated costs and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 3, 2024 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/257925 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.