KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“Founder Group” or the “Company”), a leading engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) solutions provider for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Malaysia, today announced that, in collaboration with a prominent solar investment company, it has secured an EPC contract valued at RM34 million (approximately US$8.6 million) under Malaysia’s Large Scale Solar 5 (“LSS5”) programme.

As per the newly signed contract, Founder Group will undertake the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the 9.5 MW solar facility the Company agreed to build under LSS5 earlier this month. That facility is scheduled to achieve commercial operation not later than May 1, 2027.

To date, Founder Group has secured total contract value of about RM70 million (approximately US$17.7 million) under LSS5.

Also known as Peralihan Tenaga SuRiA (PETRA), LSS5 is part of the Malaysian government’s ongoing efforts to achieve a target of 70 percent renewable‑energy (RE) installed capacity and carbon neutrality by 2050. This ambitious RE installed capacity is considered a significant step for the adoption of solar energy in the country, reinforcing the nation’s long‑term commitment to clean energy transition.

According to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB Research), Malaysia may soon launch LSS6, potentially adding another 2GW of solar capacity alongside requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS). This launch, said MBSB, could support a multi-year growth trajectory for solar players, with solar projected to account for more than half of Malaysia’s power capacity mix by 2050.

“This new LSS5 contract, coming shortly after our recently announced LSS5 award, demonstrates the accelerating trust in our technical capability and reinforces the momentum we are building across Malaysia’s utility‑scale solar market,” said Founder Group Chief Executive Officer Lee Seng Chi.

“The Company aims to leverage this milestone to secure additional contracts under LSS6, Corporate Renewable Energy Sourcing Schemes (CRESS) to create electricity from renewable sources, and from various regional solar opportunities, thereby laying the foundation for sustained recurring revenue generation.”

About Founder Group Limited

Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company’s primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company’s mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon neutrality.

For more information on the Company, please visit https://www.founderenergy.com.my/ .

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