KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in ATA IMS Bhd climbed in early trade Friday on its commitment towards further improvement in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) practises.

       The electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider added 3.96%, or two sen to 52 sen at 10.03am. It is the second most traded counter with over 27 million shares done. It has risen almost 18% in the past five days.

       ATA said it looks forward to working closely with the Human Resources Ministry and other relevant authorities to become a “model” company in the EMS industry.

       “As a homegrown Malaysian company, we will ensure compliance with Malaysia’s national laws without compromise as we are committed to achieving and exceeding the standards to be one of the best EMS providers.

       “Our employees are our strength, and their wellbeing and welfare are central to our business,” it said.

       Last month, ATA received notice of termination of the contracts by Dyson Operations Pte Ltd and Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.

       The three contracts are the contract manufacturing agreement dated Oct 15, 2020, between Dyson Operations and ATA Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd (ATAIM), the agreement for the supply of goods and services dated March 1, 2013, between Dyson Manufacturing and ATAIM, and the framework agreement for the supply of goods (tooling) dated June 17, 2009, between Dyson Manufacturing and ATAIM.