November 28, 2013

Company announcements: FOCAL

FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-FA8FF

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTan Sri Datuk Mohd Razali bin Abdul Rahman
Age66
NationalityMalaysian
DesignationChairman
DirectorateNon Independent & Non Executive
Type of changeResignation
ReasonCompletion of the Unconditional Take-Over Offer by Eco World Development Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Maple Quay Sdn. Bhd.) and Liew Tian Xiong
Details of any disagreement that he/she has with the Board of DirectorsNo
Whether there are any matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholdersNo
Qualifications 
Working experience and occupation  
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesIndirect Interest: 3,336
Deemed interested by virtue of his shareholdings held in Eranas Construction Sdn. Bhd. pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965 

Remarks :
Tan Sri Datuk Mohd Razali bin Abdul Rahman also ceased as the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5C8

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTang Kin Kheong
Age58
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationDirector
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. Certified Public Accountant, Malaysia in 1981 with Turquand Youngs & Co, an antecedent firm of Ernst and Young.
2. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. 
Working experience and occupation During 1983 - 1984, Mr. Tang Kin Kheong ("Mr. Tang") was seconded to the firm’s office in New Haven, CT, USA where he was exposed to the US public accounting and business environment.

Mr. Tang left the firm in 1986 to join Cold Storage (Malaysia) Berhad as Head of Internal Audit reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.

He returned to the accounting profession in 1989 when he joined Moores Rowland.

In 2008, Mr. Tang led the Kuala Lumpur Office of Moores Rowland into a merger with the international accounting firm of Mazars, where he served as its Malaysian Managing Partner until August 2013.

In all, Mr. Tang has had 23 years of experience as a practicing accountant. He is a licensed auditor and licensed liquidator. He works with public listed companies and owner managed businesses, offering auditing, accounting, insolvency and other business advisory services.
 
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 


FOCAL - Change in Audit Committee

Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Audit Committee
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5CB

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTang Kin Kheong
Age58
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationChairman of Audit Committee
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. Certified Public Accountant, Malaysia in 1981 with Turquand Youngs & Co, an antecedent firm of Ernst and Young.
2. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. 
Working experience and occupation During 1983 - 1984, Mr. Tang Kin Kheong ("Mr. Tang") was seconded to the firm’s office in New Haven, CT, USA where he was exposed to the US public accounting and business environment.

Mr. Tang left the firm in 1986 to join Cold Storage (Malaysia) Berhad as Head of Internal Audit reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.

He returned to the accounting profession in 1989 when he joined Moores Rowland.

In 2008, Mr. Tang led the Kuala Lumpur Office of Moores Rowland into a merger with the international accounting firm of Mazars, where he served as its Malaysian Managing Partner until August 2013.

In all, Mr. Tang has had 23 years of experience as a practicing accountant. He is a licensed auditor and licensed liquidator. He works with public listed companies and owner managed businesses, offering auditing, accounting, insolvency and other business advisory services.
 
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 
Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)Tang Kin Kheong (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Chairman)
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)
Dato' Idrose Bin Mohamed (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)


FOCAL - Change in Audit Committee

Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Audit Committee
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5CD

Date of change29/11/2013
NameDato' Idrose Bin Mohamed
Age56
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationMember of Audit Committee
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
QualificationsBachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, UITM 
Working experience and occupation Dato’ Idrose started his career with the Public Works Department in 1978. In January 1983, he joined the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) as a Civil Engineer and was involved in the development of expressways in Malaysia, in particular the RM 6.0 billion North South Expressway (NSE).In November 1991, he was appointed MHA's Northern Region Director, a position he held prior to leaving the Government service in August 1994 to join the UEM Group. He was involved in the construction of the RM1.3 billion NSE Central Link and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Expressway undertaken by concessionaire ELITE. In October 1996, he was appointed Managing Director of ELITE.

In July 1999, he was appointed Managing Director of PLUS Berhad, the largest toll expressway concessionaire and subsequently in April 2002, the Managing Director of PLUS Expressways Berhad (PEB) prior to its successful listing on Bursa Malaysia.

After almost eight years at the helm of PLUS/ PEB, Dato’ Idrose left to join POS Malaysia Berhad in April 2007 as the Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer. In October 2008, he was appointed by the Government as Group Managing Director of Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana). Upon expiry of his contract at Prasarana in September 2010, he retired to pursue his personal interest in project consultancy, infrastructure implementation, construction, business advisory and property development.

Dato’ Idrose has accumulated more than 30 years working experience both in the Government service as well as in the private sector spanning various industries such as construction, project and infrastructure implementation, services and operations management. He currently sits on the board of several private limited companies. 
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 
Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)Tang Kin Kheong (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Chairman)
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)
Dato' Idrose Bin Mohamed (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)


FOCAL - Change in Audit Committee

Announcement Type: Change in Audit Committee
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Audit Committee
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5CC

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Age66
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationMember of Audit Committee
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. Conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Laws in conjunction with the 29th Convocation of Universiti Sains Malaysia
2. Conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Letters in conjunction with the 6th Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
3. Conferred the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work) in conjunction with the 14th Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sabah
4. Conferred the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Human Resource Development) in conjunction with the 16th Convocation of Universiti Tenaga Nasional 
Working experience and occupation Tan Sri Lee started his career as a teacher and later became a unionist. He was elected and served as the State Legislative Assemblyman for Bukit Nanas from 1969 to 1974. From 1974 to 1990, he served as a Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuala Lumpur/Bukit Bintang. Following his retirement from politics in 1990, he continued his career in public service by contributing actively in the social arena.

Currently, Tan Sri Lee is the Chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Vice Chairman and Member of the Executive Council of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), Member of Board of Trustees of 1Malaysia Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of S P Setia Foundation.

Tan Sri Lee also sits on the Boards of S P Setia Berhad, Amcorp Properties Berhad and Media Prima Berhad (including on the boards of Media Prima subsidiaries namely, Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad and Synchrosound Studio Sdn Bhd). 
Directorship of public companies (if any)1. S P Setia Berhad
2. Amcorp Properties Berhad
3. Media Prima Berhad (including on the boards of Media Prima subsidiaries namely, Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad and Synchrosound Studio Sdn. Bhd.) 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 
Composition of Audit Committee (Name and Directorate of members after change)Tang Kin Kheong (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Chairman)
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)
Dato' Idrose Bin Mohamed (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Member)


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5C9

Date of change28/11/2013
NameHeah Kok Boon
Age46
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationChief Financial Officer
DirectorateExecutive
Qualifications1. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants
2. Bachelor in Commerce (majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law), University of Melbourne, Australia 
Working experience and occupation Mr. Heah Kok Boon ("Mr. Heah") has garnered more than 24 years experience in audit, corporate finance and corporate investment.

Mr. Heah started his career in the audit department of an international accounting firm – KPMG. After 4 years of varied audit exposures, he went to join the Corporate Finance Department of Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad, now known as Maybank Investment Berhad. After 14 years of originating, structuring and executing various deals over multiple industries, he left as an Executive Vice President in 2007.

Mr. Heah then joined S P Setia Berhad as Head of Corporate Affairs where he planned and executed S P Setia’s financial strategies/funding needs and mergers & acquisitions exercises.

He left to join Eco World Project Management Sdn. Bhd. on 1 May 2013 as Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed as an Executive Director of Focal Aims Holdings Berhad on 28 November 2013. 
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5C5

Date of change29/11/2013
NameDato' Leong Kok Wah
Age60
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationDeputy Chairman
DirectorateNon Independent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. Master of Business Administration (MBA) (University of Hull, UK),
2. Member of Institute of Bankers (UK),
3. Member of Institute of Credit Management (UK),
4. Member of Institute of Marketing (UK) and
5. Member of Institute of Bankers Malaysia 
Working experience and occupation Dato’ Leong has an extensive career and held senior positions in the banking industry. He has vast experience in stockbroking, asset management and options and futures trading. He is currently an Executive Director of Salcon Berhad and sits on the Board of various companies in Malaysia. He was formerly a Director and a member of the Audit Committee of S P Setia Berhad on 1 June 2000. On 3 April 2001, he was appointed as a member of the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. He was the Chairman of Remuneration Committee from 21 September 2005 until 22 March 2012.

Dato’ Leong also sits on the Board of MUI Continental Berhad (formerly known as MUI Continental Insurance Berhad). He is also the Chairman of Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee member and Investment Committee member of MUI Continental Berhad (formerly known as MUI Continental Insurance Berhad).  
Directorship of public companies (if any)Salcon Bhd 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesIndirect Interest: 76,010,100 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each.
(Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Eco World Development Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Formerly known as Maple Quay Sdn. Bhd.) pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965. 


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5C6

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Age66
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationDirector
DirectorateIndependent & Non Executive
Qualifications1. Conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Laws in conjunction with the 29th Convocation of Universiti Sains Malaysia
2. Conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Letters in conjunction with the 6th Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
3. Conferred the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work) in conjunction with the 14th Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sabah
4. Conferred the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Human Resource Development) in conjunction with the 16th Convocation of Universiti Tenaga Nasional 
Working experience and occupation Tan Sri Lee started his career as a teacher and later became a unionist. He was elected and served as the State Legislative Assemblyman for Bukit Nanas from 1969 to 1974. From 1974 to 1990, he served as a Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuala Lumpur/Bukit Bintang. Following his retirement from politics in 1990, he continued his career in public service by contributing actively in the social arena.

Currently, Tan Sri Lee is the Chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Vice Chairman and Member of the Executive Council of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), Member of Board of Trustees of 1Malaysia Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of S P Setia Foundation.

Tan Sri Lee also sits on the Boards of S P Setia Berhad, Amcorp Properties Berhad and Media Prima Berhad (including on the boards of Media Prima subsidiaries namely, Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad and Synchrosound Studio Sdn Bhd). 
Directorship of public companies (if any)1. S P Setia Berhad
2. Amcorp Properties Berhad
3. Media Prima Berhad (including on the boards of Media Prima subsidiaries namely, Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad and Synchrosound Studio Sdn. Bhd.) 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesNil 


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5CA

Date of change29/11/2013
NameLiew Tian Xiong
Age22
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationDirector
DirectorateExecutive
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia 
Working experience and occupation Liew Tian Xiong graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, he has had internship placements and attachments with Pheim Asset Management (2010 and 2011), Ambank (2010) and Eco World (2013).  
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesDirect Interest: 88,780,601 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each 


FOCAL - Change in Boardroom

Announcement Type: Change in Boardroom
Company NameFOCAL AIMS HOLDINGS BERHAD  
Stock Name FOCAL  
Date Announced28 Nov 2013  
CategoryChange in Boardroom
Reference NoCS-131128-1B5C4

Date of change29/11/2013
NameTan Sri Abdul Rashid Bin Abdul Manaf
Age67
NationalityMalaysian
Type of changeAppointment
DesignationChairman
DirectorateNon Independent & Non Executive
QualificationsBarrister-at-Law (Middle Temple London) 
Working experience and occupation Tan Sri Abdul Rashid is a full-time businessman. Before venturing into business, he was a senior partner in a legal firm in Kuala Lumpur until his retirement on 24 August 2006. In 1970, he became a Barrister-at-Law. He joined the Malaysian Judicial and Legal Service in 1971 and became a Magistrate until 1973. He was later made the President of the Sessions Court in Klang. In 1975, he became the Senior Federal Counsel for the Income Tax Department. He left the Government Service in 1977.

He was appointed Director of S P Setia Berhad on 15 January 1996 and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of S P Setia Berhad on 29 January 1996. He was formerly Chairman of the Board of S P Setia Berhad from March 12 1997 till 25 October 2012. 
Directorship of public companies (if any)Nil 
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuerNil 
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuerNil 
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiariesIndirect Interest: 76,010,100 Ordinary Shares of RM1.00 each.
(Deemed interested by virtue of his interest in Eco World Development Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Formerly known as Maple Quay Sdn. Bhd.) pursuant to Section 6A of the Companies Act, 1965. 


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