DR. LAI YEW HOCK (DOMINIC)

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Lai Yew Hock, a Malaysian, is a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and was appointed to the Board on 5 April 2005. He is a member of the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

He graduated from University of Otago, New Zealand with the degree of Bachelor of Law in 1985. In 2006, he graduated from University of South Australia, Adelaide with the degree of Doctor of Business Administration wherein his dissertation focuses on corporate governance. He was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in October 1985. In February 1986, he was admitted as an advocate of the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. In October 1986, he was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, Malaysia. He is also a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public and an Accredited Mediator with effect from January 1996, March 2001 and February 2002 respectively. He started his legal career by chambering with Messrs Presgrave and Mathews Advocates, Penang in May 1985. He started his own legal firm, Messrs Dominic Lai & Co Advocates in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia in May 1992. Currently, he sits on the board of directors of Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad, as an independent non-executive director.

He has no family relationship with any Director and/or substantial shareholder of the Company and does not have any personal interest in any business transaction with the Group.

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