TAN SRI DATO’ LIM KANG HOO

Group Executive Chairman

MALE, AGE 69, MALAYSIAN

Tan Sri Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo is our Group Executive Chairman since 8 February 2021. He has been on the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad since 30 March 1988. He was appointed as the Executive Chairman of our company for the period 22 November 2010 to 7 February 2021. Tan Sri Dato’ Lim is a Malaysian business magnate and entrepreneur with more than 52 years of experience. He has interests in a variety of businesses including construction, master development, property development and investment, trading of building materials and plantations. Tan Sri Dato’ Lim has the vision and dynamism and he provides strategic advice to the overall business directions of our Company. Over the past years, he has been instrumental in the rapid growth of the various companies which he helms under his leadership. He started his involvement in the construction industry soon after having a few years of his secondary education and started working in the plantation sector and assisting the family construction business.

Tan Sri Dato’ Lim’s vast experience in the construction industry has contributed to the growth and development of the Ekovest Berhad Group. Tan Sri Dato’ Lim instruments to transform Ekovest into a conglomerate with core interests in property development, construction & infrastructure, retail & hospitality and plantation, in particular for the durian plantation and other cash crops for food securities. Among the major construction and infrastructure projects undertaken by Ekovest include, the turnkey design and build for the construction of Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Labuan Financial Park, KLCC internal fit-out, the concession for the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) Phase 1, 2 and the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (also known as DUKE Phase-3), the construction of Kuala Lumpur Sentral Commuter Station under the joint venture with KMZ-Dragages and part of the road construction leading to Putrajaya and office blocks E8, E9, E12 and E13 and its related structures in the administrative precinct of Putrajaya. At present, Tan Sri Dato’ Lim is also the Executive Vice Chairman of PLS Plantations Berhad, a plantation company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”). PLS is currently a 61.57% subsidiary of Ekovest.

Tan Sri Dato’ Lim also has extensive experience in the plantation industry. In 1971, he established a small business selling durians and other fruits and vegetables in Kuala Lumpur. In 1974, he was relocated to Pahang as a contractor to the Federal Land Development Authority (“FELDA”) for its rubber plantation project. Following the successful completion of the FELDA project in 1976, he was appointed as a contractor for FELDA’s cocoa, rubber and oil palm nurseries in the east coast of Malaysia.

He subsequently relocated to Aring and Chiku in Kelantan in 1978, again as a contractor to FELDA to develop oil palm plantations in those areas. One of the key development projects which he embarked on in 1986 was Felda Sahabat in Lahad Datu, Sabah comprising oil palm plantations, palm oil mills and infrastructure works. Through these development projects, he obtained knowledge and expertise in the plantation, construction, infrastructure and building materials industry.

Tan Sri Dato’ Lim is also the Executive Vice Chairman for Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (“IWH”), a public-private-partnership (“PPP”) company, which he joint ventures with the Federal Government (via Ministry of Finance Incorporated) and the investment arm for the State Government of Johor (via Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd) since 1999. IWH is a successful PPP model which pioneered the First Economic Corridor in Malaysia and has successfully rebranded Johor Bahru and attracted various Fortune 500 Companies and Foreign Direct Investments to Johor. In addition, Tan Sri Dato’ Lim holds the position of Executive Vice Chairman of Iskandar Waterfront City Berhad, a subsidiary of IWH that engages in real estate development and is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia.

MR LIM CHEN THAI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MALE, AGE 30, MALAYSIAN

LIM CHEN THAI, Malaysian, male, aged 30, was an Alternate Director to Tan Sri Dato‘ Lim Kang Hoo at Ekovest Berhad on April 26, 2018, and subsequently appointed as Executive Director on February 25, 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Banking and Finance degree from Monash University, Australia.

Over the years, he has demonstrated his unwavering dedication and outstanding leadership through a series of progressively challenging roles and projects and has a profound understanding of the Group’s operations.

Notably, he has successfully completed two significant national infrastructure projects: the redevelopment of Titiwangsa Lake Park (2021) and the development of River of Life (RoL) (2019) in Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

Currently, Mr. Lim Chen Thai is actively contributing in various capacities across the Group. Under his portfolio, he oversees the infrastructure development of the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway 1 and 2 (DUKE), Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE), Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) while also managing Ekovest Berhad’s hospitality sector – the INNSiDE by Meliá Kuala Lumpur Cheras hotel, Ekocheras mall and residences. Additionally, he is also responsible for the upcoming RiverFront development – Ekotitiwangsa, a multifaceted project featuring offices, retail spaces, and residential areas situated in Kuala Lumpur.

Mr Lim Chen Thai also serves as an Executive Director at Knusford Berhad, a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

DATO’ LIM HOE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FEMALE , AGE 72, MALAYSIAN

DATO’ LIM HOE, female, aged 72, Malaysian, was appointed as an Executive Director of Ekovest Berhad on 16 May 2011. After completing her secondary school education and several years of working experience, Dato’ Lim joined Ekovest Berhad in 1988. She has more than 50 years of working experience in various industries, gaining exposure in the field of finance, management, human resource and corporate matters. She is one of the pioneer during the formative years of Ekovest Berhad. She is also a Director of several private limited companies.

TAN SRI DATUK SERI LIM KENG CHENG

NON-INDEPENDENT AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MALE , AGE 62, MALAYSIAN

TAN SRI DATUK SERI LIM KENG CHENG, male, aged 62, Malaysian, was appointed as the Managing Director of Ekovest Berhad on 16 May 2011 and redesignated to Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director on 6 March 2024. He has more than 41 years’ experience in the field of construction and property development related industries, including but not limited to building, civil, design and build, as well as turnkey construction works and projects, machinery trading as well as property development.

Having started his career immediately after his high school education in the trading and rental of machinery, where he was responsible for managing the sales and purchasing activities. He subsequently joined a private limited construction company as a director and was involved in various construction works for infrastructure and social amenities projects and was responsible behind the success of the infrastructure works in Felda Sahabat, Sabah which is twice the size of Singapore. Throughout his career, he also steered the construction of the Labuan Financial Park, a world-class offshore financial haven and oversaw several design and build projects namely Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn in Batu Pahat, Johor whereby both projects were completed in time despite the technical and social challenges faced .He also led the design and build project of the Iskandar Coastal Highway project, an infrastructure development in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor which connects Iskandar Puteri to Johor Bahru.

With his vast experience in infrastructure projects, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lim also contributed significantly to the success of the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway 1 & 2 (DUKE) and was instrumental in securing the concession agreement for the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (also known as DUKE Phase 3) in 2016. He was formerly an Executive Director of Iskandar Waterfront City Berhad, a public listed investment holding company with its principal activities in property development, construction and property management services, and was also the former Chief Executive Officer of Knusford Berhad, a public listed company principally engaged in machinery trading.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lim is also serving as the Chairman of Board of Governors of Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur, as the Chairman of Board of Governors of Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Chong Hwa, Kuala Lumpur and as the Chairman of Malaysia National Chinese Secondary School Development Council. He was previously the Deputy Chairman for the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CTIP) Thrust Working Group on Environment Sustainability by the CIDB.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lim also holds directorship in several private limited companies which includes amongst others, Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd. He is currently a Non-Executive Chairman of Lim Seong Hai Capital Berhad, a company listed on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

MR CHIN WAI KIT

INDEPENDENT AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MALE, AGE 45, MALAYSIAN

MR. CHIN WAI KIT, male, aged 45, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 1 June 2023. He began his career in January 2003 as an Account cum Audit Assistant where he was responsible for the accounting, auditing and taxation of various industries. In September 2003, he joined PCCO Tax Services Sdn Bhd as a Tax Associate where he assisted the preparation of tax computations for individuals, partnerships and companies in the various industries including trading, manufacturing and construction sectors. In January 2007, he took on the role of a Tax Manager where his responsibilities and portfolios were expanded to include advisory works, tax incentives and exemptions, tax risks management, transfer pricing and provide training and update on tax laws, tax regulations and tax developments to his team members, clients and the public. Mr. Chin is also equipped with vast experience in dealing and managing tax audit and tax investigation works across a wide range of industries comprising of small medium enterprises, listed companies, multinational companies and high net worth individuals. He was promoted to Tax Director in July 2010 and is presently a Tax Partner and shareholder of PCCO Group. Mr. Chin is also a licensed tax agent and licensed GST agent approved by the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Chin is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) since July 2007, Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) since March 2008, Associate Member of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (ACTIM) since August 2009, Chartered Tax Practitioner since June 2012 and ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant certified by ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants Coordinating Committee (ACPACC) since November 2018. He is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Iskandar Waterfront City Berhad.

MS LIM TS-FEI

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FEMALE, AGE 61, MALAYSIAN

LIM TS-FEI, female, aged 61, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 16 May 2013. She graduated with a Degree in Bachelor of Law from the University of Hull, England and was called to the English Bar as a barrister in 1988. Upon her return to Malaysia, she commenced her chambering with Chye, Chow, Chung & Co., a legal firm in Kuala Lumpur. She was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1989 and continued to practise as a legal assistant in the same firm for eight years. She is presently a partner of the firm.

DATO’ MAJID MANJIT BIN ABDULLAH

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MALE, AGE 65, MALAYSIAN

DATO’ MAJID MANJIT BIN ABDULLAH, male, aged 65, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 12 May 2023. He holds a Diploma in Business Administration. Dato’ Majid Manjit joined the Civil Service and was attached to the Johor Bahru Municipal Council (now known as Johor Bahru City Council). He served in various capacity in Johor Bahru City Council from 1984 to 2003. In 2003, Dato’ Majid Manjit was re-assigned from Johor Bahru City Council to Royal Johor Country Club (“RJCC”). He served as the General Manager of RJCC from 2003 to 2013. He resigned from RJCC in 2013 to join HRH Tengku Mahkota Pahang and was appointed as HRH’s Sports Consultant. In 2016, Dato’ Majid Manjit was appointed as the Chairman of Tree Movement Sdn. Bhd. (“TMSB”). TMSB manufactures electric vehicles such as motorcycles, food trucks and others. TMSB is licensed to manufacture and assemble electric motorcycles for MIDA. Dato’ Majid Manjit is the Executive Chairman and shareholder of TMSB. He is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of PLS Plantations Berhad and a Director of SKS Airways Sdn Bhd.

MS JASMINE CHEONG CHI-MAY

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FEMALE, AGE 31, MALAYSIAN

MS JASMINE CHEONG CHI-MAY, female, aged 31, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 3 April 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom in 2015. She obtained her Certificate in Legal Practice the following year and was subsequently admitted to the Malaysian Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor in 2017. She has since found her specialty in white-collar cases such as graft and capital market offences. Currently, Ms. Cheong is the Managing Partner of Messrs. Cheong & Maman, a firm she co-founded in 2020. Thereafter, her practice has expanded to many areas of law including corporate, conveyancing, tort, tax, civil and criminal litigation.

MR LEE WAI KUEN

SENIOR INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MALE, AGE 58 MALAYSIAN

LEE WAI KUEN, male, aged 58, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 7 October 2013 and redesignated to Senior Independent Non-Executive Director on 23 October 2024. He holds a Law Degree from London University and MBA Degree from Heriot-Watt University. He was an Executive Director of Protech Yu (Asia) Sdn Bhd, subsidiary of Goldis Berhad from 2007 to 2010. He was involved in the day-to-day operations of the aquaculture business, in charge of farm development, farm operating and marketing. Prior to his involvement in the aquaculture industry, he was attached with Bumi Hiway & Selia Group of Companies as Head of Legal Department. He has more than 32 years of legal and corporate experience serving companies involved in the field of property development, construction and road concession. He is currently the Executive Director of Aqua Genesis Sdn Bhd which is involved in the aquaculture and supply chain for quality seafood. He is also the Chief Corporate Officer GK Aqua Sdn Bhd and Sento Biotech Sdn Bhd. He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Knusford Berhad.

MR WONG KHAI SHIANG

ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO DATO’ LIM HOE

MALE, AGE 45, MALAYSIAN

WONG KHAI SHIANG, male, aged 45, Malaysian, was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ekovest Berhad on 27 February 2014. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2000. He has 23 years’ experience in the construction and property development industry. Upon graduating, he began his career with Ekovest Group as an Engineer. He is currently in the Business Development Ekovest Group’s property division.