Directors' Profile

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Age: 51

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• None

Mr. Yap graduated from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia with a Bachelor of Business in 1996. He subsequently was accepted as a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) from the CFA Institute, USA (formerly known as the Association for Investment Management and Research) in 1999.

Upon graduation, he began his career with Ban Hin Lee Bank Berhad (presently under the CIMB Group Holdings Berhad group of companies) as a Credit Officer in May 1996.

During his tenure, he was responsible for assisting in screening loan requests and evaluating clients’ financial information and risk ratios. He left Ban Hin Lee Bank Berhad and subsequently joined United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd as Assistant Manager in March 2000. During his tenure, he assisted in managing the credit processing department and loan application approvals.

In February 2002, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President where he oversaw the operational activities of the credit processing department.

In April 2002, he set up PNL Business Services Sdn Bhd, a company that offers financial and management consultancy services. He currently holds the position of Director in the company. In March 2009, he went on to incorporate Tian An Trading Sdn Bhd, a company that deals with wholesale, import and distribution of food and beverages. He holds the position of Managing Director in the company. At present, he is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day business operations of both companies.

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Age: 54

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• None

Mr. Loo is our substantial shareholder and Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. He is in charge of planning and executing longterm objectives for our Group, managing our sales and marketing activities including identifying markets and business opportunities and approaching potential customers, and managing and maintaining key customer relationships.

He graduated from Stockton University, USA (formerly known as Richard Stockton State College) with a Bachelor of Arts (Computer Science) and Bachelor of Arts (Finance) in 1992.

He began his career in August 1993 when he joined Ban Hin Lee Bank Berhad (presently under the CIMB Group Holdings Berhad group of companies) as Credit Analyst. As Credit Analyst, he was responsible for assisting in screening loan requests and evaluating clients’ financial information and risk ratios. In December 1994, he was promoted to Head of Credit of the Melaka branch, where he was in charge of overseeing and managing the credit department as well as recommending loan applications for approval.

He was subsequently transferred to the Miri Branch in October 1996 where he was designated as Assistant Branch Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw and monitored the daily business operational activities and managed employees based at the Miri branch office. In December 1997, he assumed the position of Relief Assistant Branch Manager for the Central and Southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia (including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor). As a Relief Assistant Branch Manager, he was tasked to assume the functional responsibilities as an interim Assistant Branch Manager of branch offices in the Central and Southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia.

In September 2000, he joined Jasin Shopping Centre Sdn Bhd (his family-owned company) as Manager and was later promoted to Director in September 2003. During his tenure, he was in charge of overseeing the daily operational activities of the company’s grocery retail outlet including management of supply chain and inventory levels, overseeing IT functions, monitoring of financial performance and cashflow as well as developing sales and marketing strategies.

In May 2001, he set up Fimmex Trading Sdn Bhd, a company involved in the trading of consumable products and was appointed as Director. He later sold his equity interest in Fimmex Trading Sdn Bhd.

Through his experience in Jasin Shopping Centre Sdn Bhd, he develops a retail management solution that was tailored for grocery retailers. As such, in February 2003, he left his role as Director in Fimmex Trading Sdn Bhd to set up KC Software House, a partnership, with our Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer, Tay Kheng Seng. He was responsible for the business development and marketing of solutions in KC Software House, and contributed to the development of our retail management solution by providing his insights on the needs and requirements of grocery retailers. The business of KC Software House was gradually transferred to Panda Software House Sdn Bhd from 2009, and the business partnership of KC Software House ceased in June 2011. Loo Chee Wee was appointed as Executive Director of Panda Software House Sdn Bhd in April 2009 where he focused on the business development of the company. At the same time, he took on a non-executive director role in Jasin Shopping Centre Sdn Bhd until his resignation in October 2022. Loo Chee Wee also co-founded Rexbridge Sdn Bhd in August 2014 and 020 Digital Sdn Bhd in July 2020.

Goldcoin Pavilion Sdn Bhd (“Goldcoin Pavilion”) holds 11.1% equity Interest in E-Tech IT Sdn Bhd (“E-Tech IT”). E-Tech IT have been entering transactions with Panda and its subsidiaries. Mr. Loo is the major shareholder and Director of Goldcoin Pavilion.

Potential conflict of interest may arise due to the common directorship and involvement in related companies. The Audit and Risk Management Committee has reviewed and assessed the potential conflict of interest of Directors, senior management and legal representatives of the Company (if any) and measures to mitigate such conflicts.

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Age: 56

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• None

Mr. Tay is our substantial shareholder, Executive Director/Chief Technology Officer. He is in charge of managing and leading the Software Development department which is responsible for the software development and maintenance of our Group’s Retail Management Eco-system. He also communicates with relevant departments to provide solutions for feedback received from customers.

He graduated from University Sains Malaysia with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 1993.

Upon graduation, he began his career with Likom Computer System Sdn Bhd as Production Engineer in October 1993. During his tenure, he involved in the management and maintenance of machinery and equipment as well as enhancement of operational efficiency in terms of production workflows and spaces. He left Likom Computer System Sdn Bhd in June 1994 and subsequently joined Aiwa Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as Officer, Purchasing Department in July 1994, where he responsible for the sourcing and procurement of raw materials.

In August 1997, he co-founded KK Computer Sdn Bhd as its Managing Director with his spouse, Bong Kok Choo. KK Computer Sdn Bhd was then involved in the trading of IT hardware and third-party software. In February 2003, he co-founded KC Software House, a business partnership, with Loo Chee Wee, and was instrumental in the development of our retail management solutions. The business of KC Software House was gradually transferred to Panda Software House Sdn Bhd from 2009, and the business partnership of KC Software House ceased in June 2011. Tay Kheng Seng was appointed as Executive Director of Panda Software House Sdn Bhd where he continued to be in charge of the development of our Retail Management Eco-system. He also cofounded Rexbridge Sdn Bhd in August 2014 and 020 Digital Sdn Bhd in July 2020.

Tay Kheng Seng is the spouse of Bong Kok Choo, our Business Development Director of KK Computer Sdn Bhd and the brother of Tay Li Li.

Goldcoin Pavilion holds 11.1% equity Interest in E-Tech IT. E-Tech IT have been entering transactions with Panda and its subsidiaries. Mr. Tay is the major shareholder and Director of Goldcoin Pavilion.

Potential conflict of interest may arise due to the common directorship and involvement in related companies. The Audit and Risk Management Committee has reviewed and assessed the potential conflict of interest of Directors, senior management and legal representatives of the Company (if any) and measures to mitigate such conflicts.

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Age: 59

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
• Member of Remuneration Committee
• Member of Nomination Committee

Mr. Chan qualified as a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“MICPA”). He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”), the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia and the MFRS Application and Implementation Committee of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (“MASB”).

He began his career with Peat Marwick (now known as KPMG PLT (“KPMG”)) in Malaysia as Audit Assistant in December 1984. He then served in KPMG San Francisco office in USA from September 1991 to April 1993. Upon his return to Malaysia, he was promoted to Audit Manager of KPMG in May 1993. Subsequently, he became a partner in the Assurance services of KPMG in Malaysia from October 1998 until his retirement in December 2020.

He has more than 36 years of experience in providing audit and business advisory services to a wide range of public listed companies and multinational corporations in various industries, which included those in automotive, real estate investment trust, property development and construction, oil and gas, electronics and information technology, freight and shipping, industrial manufacturing, food and beverages, retail and consumer and banking and financial services. In addition to statutory audits, he had led various engagements that included initial public offerings and reverse takeovers and mergers, local and cross border acquisitions, financial due diligence reviews, as well as provided financial advisory services and review of policies and procedures.

He had served on the Board of MASB for 2 terms from May 2012 to April 2018. He had also served as a member and chaired a few working groups of MASB. He was an examiner for the Regulatory and Financial Reporting Framework examination for the MICPA.

At present he is the Group Finance Director of Can- One Berhad and Box-Pak (Malaysia) Berhad, both of which are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”).

He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Kerjaya Prospek Group Berhad and LGMS Berhad, both of which are listed on the Main and ACE Markets of Bursa Securities, respectively.

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Female
Age: 51

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
• Member of Nomination Committee

Dato’ Leanne is a member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and the International Fiscal Association. She graduated from the Australian National University, Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws in April 1997. Upon her graduation, she chambered with Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (formerly known as Lee Hishammuddin) (“LHAG”) and she was called to the Malaysian Bar in February 1998. She worked as a Legal Assistant in the litigation department and the corporate department at LHAG until February 2000, when she resigned from LHAG and took a break from her career.

In June 2000, she joined KPMG Tax Services Sdn Bhd as Tax Consultant. She was promoted to Executive Director and Partner of the company in May 2006. She has over 20 years of experience in providing corporate tax advisory services for domestic and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, inbound and outbound investments, initial public offerings and cross border turnkey construction contracts.

Her portfolio of clients included a wide range of public listed companies and multinational corporations in various industries including those in automotive, real estate investments trust, property development and construction, oil and gas, freight and shipping, ports, industrial manufacturing, food and beverages, hospitality, plantation, securities companies, and banking and financial services.

In September 2020, she joined Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh (“MKP”) as Partner in the legal firm’s corporate, merger and acquisition department where she provided advice on tax related matters in corporate and mergers and acquisitions as well as advice on insolvency, corporate and commercial restructurings. In January 2023, she resigned from MKP.

She is a director of DL Partners Sdn Bhd, which provides business management consultancy services in relation to mergers and acquisition, corporate reorganisation, financial restructuring, capital fundraising via debt and equity, arrangement of financing for acquisitions, strategic business consulting and tax advisory. In addition, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Engtex Group Berhad and Inta Bina Group Berhad, both of which are listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.

Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Female
Age: 56

Date of Appointment: 20 January 2023

Membership of Board Committee:
• Chairperson of the Nomination Committee
• Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
• Member of Remuneration Committee

Ms. Siew obtained her professional secretarial degree from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (United Kingdom) in 1993 and was admitted as an Associate Member of the Malaysian Association of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) in 1995. She is currently a Fellow Member of the MAICSA and a Chartered Governance Professional.

Ms. Siew was the Group Company Secretary of a property development company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities from 1993 to 2009 advising the Board of Directors in corporate governance and compliance issues, particularly on the Listing Requirements of Bursa Securities and Companies Act 2016.

She has more than 25 years of experience in corporate secretarial and advisory work as well investor relation activities. During the course of her career, she has been involved in various IPO exercises, corporate arrangements, fund raising and merger and acquisition activities.

Ms. Siew is currently the Managing Director of a corporate secretarial firm in Kuala Lumpur with a portfolio of clients including companies listed on Bursa Securities.