Change in Boardroom

31/05/2022

Change in Boardroom

MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD

Date of change 01 Jun 2022
Name MR CHRISTOPHER KOH SWEE KIAT
Age 54
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Designation Independent Director
Directorate Independent and Non Executive
Type of change Appointment

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
Degree
Bachelor of Laws
University of Malaya
Professional Qualification
ACCA postgraduate diploma in Accounting and Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Working experience and occupation
He was with established law firms as well as attached with an inhouse counsel of TA Enterprise Berhad. He co-founded Messrs Chris Koh & Chew in 2004. 

He specialises in corporate, commercial and finance matters including merger and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, corporate finance, listing of companies in Malaysia and overseas stock exchange(s), private equity acquisition and acquisition of overseas and local hotels/resorts and as well as negotiations of management agreements with international hospitality brands.

He was the Independent Non-Executive Director in the Boards of TA Enterprise Berhad and TA Global Berhad up to their eventual delisting.

He served as a member of both entities Audit & Risk Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. 

He was also appointed by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Malaya upon consultation with the Bar Council as member of the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board for two (2) full terms up to August 2021.

He currently sits on the investment committee of Mizuho ASEAN Investment Fund LLP.
Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any)
Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
Nil
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
Nil
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
Nil



Remarks :
Upon his appointment as Independent Non-Executive Director in the Company, Mr Christopher Koh serves as a Member of the Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee concurrently.


Announcement Info

Company Name MYNEWS HOLDINGS BERHAD
Stock Name MYNEWS
Date Announced 31 May 2022
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-18052022-00006


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