Mr. Ching Chee Pun was appointed to the Board as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 August 2020. He was re-designated to Executive Director on 1 October 2020.

Mr. Ching is a Chartered Accountant (CA) of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia.

Mr. Ching graduated in the UK with Hons degree majoring in Accounting and Management Control. He is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Mr. Ching has over 20 years’ experience in areas such as audit, tax planning, financial accounting, corporate financial planning, business advisory, education and corporate training. He practised in Deloitte Kassim Chan for 5 years specialising in tax and audit. During his employment with Deloitte Kassim Chan, he worked with clients ranging from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to multinational companies.

For the past few years, Mr. Ching focused on his area of specialisation, which is assisting SMEs secure business loans to meet both long-term and short-term financing needs. His impressive track record stems from his in-depth knowledge of the loan application process, the banks’ requirements, and his extensive connections with top bankers in the country.

Being a recognised expert in business financing, he is often invited to give talks at business events and has appeared several times in Chinese newspapers and on Radio FM, where he gives advice on how to secure business loans.

Mr. Ching currently holds office as a Director in Finsource Sdn. Bhd., which provides advisory services to SMEs, and the President of the Malaysia Speakers Association (MSA).

Note:

1. Family Relationship with Directors and/or Major Shareholder

He does not have any family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the company.

2. Conflict of Interest or Potential Conflict of Interest

He does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including any interest in any competing business with the Company and its subsidiaries.

3. Conviction of Offences

He has not been convicted of any offences (other than traffic offence) within the past five (5) years and there were no public sanction or penalty imposed on him by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 June 2024.

4. Directorship in Public Companies and Listed Corporation

He does not hold any directorships in other public companies or listed corporations.

5. Attendance of Board Meeting

He has attended all ten (10) Board of Directors’ Meetings of the Company held during the financial period ended 30 June 2024.