| Appointment Details |
| Date of Appointment |
01/09/2009 |
| Name |
Wong Yew Meng |
| Age |
59 |
| Country of principal residence |
Singapore |
| The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process) |
The appointment of Mr Wong Yew Meng as a Non-Executive Independent Director was recommended by the Nominating Committee, on the basis of Mr Wong Yew Meng's strong auditing, accounting and financial background. The Board, taking into consideration Mr Wong Yew Meng's qualifications and past experience confirmed Mr Wong Yew Meng's appointment. |
| Whether appointment is executive, and if so, area of responsibility |
This is a non-executive appointment |
| Job Title |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years |
34 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC"), Singapore, from which he retired from as an Audit Partner on 30 June 2008. At PwC, he was the audit engagement partner on a number of listed company and unlisted company audits which included major financial institutions and commercial enterprises. He was involved in several large client IPO listing exercises. In addition, he was an investigative accountant in several large scale corporate investigations.
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Retired Certified Public Accountant - Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore.
Past Certified Public Accountant - Public Accountants Board of Singapore / Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority.
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| Interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries |
Nil |
| Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries |
Nil |
| Conflict of interest |
Nil |
| Other Directorship |
| Past (for the last five years) |
Chairman of Health Promotion Board
Chairman of Singapore National Eye Centre
Inquiry Committee member - Public Accountants Board of Singapore
Inquiry Committee member - Legal Profession Act
Chairman of ICPAS - Audit Practice Monitoring Committee
Member of ACRA's Audit Practice Monitoring Committee
Member of ICPAS Adhoc Committee to study reforms to the Practice Review Process
Member of the Steering Committee of ICPAS to implement Practice Review Reforms
Member of the Advisory Panel for Films - Ministry of Communications & Information
Treasurer of the Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore
Management Committee Member of the Student Care Service in Singapore
President of the London School of Economics Alumni Association of Singapore
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| Present |
Member of Public Utilities Board
Director of Singapore Eye Research Institute
Treasurer of Wesley Methodist Church
Assistant Treasurer of the Singapore Children's Society |
| Information required pursuant to Listing Rule 704(7)(h) |
| a. |
Whether at any time during the last 10 years, a petition under any bankruptcy laws of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner? |
No
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| b. |
Whether at any time during the last 10 years a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against a corporation of which he was a director or key executive for the winding up of that corporation on the ground of insolvency? |
No
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| c. |
Whether there is any unsatisfied judgement against him? |
No
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| d. |
Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment for 3 months or more, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such purpose? |
No
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| e. |
Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such breach? |
No
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| f. |
Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgement has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings which he is aware of involving an allegation of fraud, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part)? |
No
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| g. |
Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any corporation? |
No
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| h. |
Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director of any corporation, or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any corporation? |
No
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| i. |
Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgement or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity? |
No
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| j. |
Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of :- |
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(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or |
No
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(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or |
No
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(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or |
No
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(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, |
No
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in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust? |
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| k. |
Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere? |
No
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| Information required pursuant to Listing Rule 704(7)(i) |
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Any prior experience as a director of a listed company? |
No |
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If yes, please provide details of prior experience. |
As part of director induction, Mr Wong Yew Meng will be involved in orientation programs to familiarize himself with the Group's business and operations and will participate in appropriate courses on the roles and responsibilities of a listed company.
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