Malaysian, Aged 67, Female

Date of appointment : 6 September 2020

Date of re-designation as Senior Independent Director : 6 December 2021

Date of last re-election : 30 May 2024

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Chairman, Board Nomination, Remuneration & ESOS Committee
• Member, Board Audit Committee
• Member, Board Risk / Investment Committee

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 7/9 meetings held during the Financial Year

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Law, Universiti Malaya (UM)

BACKGROUND

Dato’ Zakiah Binti Kassim (Dato’ Zakiah) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company on 6 September 2020 before redesignated as a Senior Independent Director on 6 December 2021.

Dato’ Zakiah began her career as a Legal Officer at the High Court of Kuala Lumpur in June 1983, before moving on to the High Court of Pulau Pinang as Senior Assistant Registrar the following year.

Dato’ Zakiah was appointed as a Director of the Legal Aid Bureau of Negeri Sembilan in 1984, and left to become Magistrate of the Court of Kuala Lumpur in 1986. In 1991, she was promoted to Session Court Judge in Kuala Lumpur.

After her appointment as a legal advisor at the Ministry of Housing & Local Government, Dato’ Zakiah entered the executive branch of Government a year later. Prior to taking on the position of Federal Counsel at the Ministry of Finance in 1999, she was employed as a Secretary at Perbadanan Putrajaya in 1997.

Before joining the Kedah State as a legal advisor in 2005, Dato’ Zakiah was appointed as Legal Officer in the drafting segment at the Attorney General’s Chambers in 2000. She held this position for four years.

In 2009, Dato’ Zakiah became Chairman of the Board Advisory in the Prime Minister’s Department before returning to the judiciary following her appointment as Judicial Commissioner at the High Court of Johor Bahru, Johor. In 2010, she accepted a transfer to the High Court of Alor Setar, Kedah, and remained with the High Court of Shah Alam, Selangor for two years until her retirement in 2017.

Malaysian, Aged 61, Male

Date of appointment : 14 December 2020
Date of last re-election : 30 May 2024

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Chairman, Board Audit Committee
• Member, Board Risk / Investment Committee

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 9/9 meetings held during the financial year

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADIA), equivalent to Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons.), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA 20637)
• Licensed Company Secretary (202005001136)
• Senior Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia
• Member, Institute of Approved Company Secretaries (A 2623)

Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim Bin Ghazali (Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim) was appointed as an Independent Non- Executive Director of the Company on 14 December 2020. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee on 5 April 2021. Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim was appointed as a member of the Board Risk Committee 5 April 2021. Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim was appointed as a member of the Board Sustainability Committee on 1 January 2023 and was re-assigned as a member on 20 March 2025.

Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim started his career as an auditor in May 1988 where he was involved in the audits of various governmental agencies, legal firms, and conglomerates. Two years later, he joined the Shapadu Group of Companies as an internal auditor.

In January 1995, Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim was appointed as Finance Manager at METC Holdings Sdn. Bhd. before assuming greater responsibilities as Senior Finance Manager from September 1996 to October 1999. He subsequently took on the role of Financial Controller at ARZ Group of Companies in November 1999. Promoted to General Manager in 2005, he was responsible for identifying future business opportunities, reviewing corporate planning, and handling all legal and secretarial matters for the group.

In 2009, Tuan Mohamad Ibrahim formed his own firm MIG Associates (NF 0974), focusing on tax, corporate secretarial, accounting, and management advisory services.

Malaysian, Aged 47, Male

Date of appointment : 6 September 2020
Date of last re-election : 29 May 2025

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Chairman, Board Risk Committee
• Member, Board Audit Committee

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 7/9 meetings held during the Financial Year

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
• Master of Science in Asset Maintenance and Management, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
• Member of Board of Engineers Malaysia (Ir.)
• Member of Malaysia Board of Technologists (Ts.)
• Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors

YB Ir. Ts. Khairil Nizam Bin Khirudin (YB Ir. Ts. Khairil Nizam) began his career in PETRONAS Research and Scientific Services Malaysia in 2002. He continued his career path within PETRONAS, holding various positions in the Research & Technology Sector, the Gas Sector and the Exploration & the Production Sector.

He left PETRONAS in 2013 to expand his horizons and grew his career with several International Oil and Gas companies namely Talisman Malaysia Limited, REPSOL Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited and Hibiscus Oil and Gas Malaysia Limited.

YB Ir. Ts. Khairil Nizam was appointed by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah, as a Senator and Member of the Senate of the Parliament of Malaysia in 2020. He served as Senator until 19 November 2022, following his win in GE15. He has been the Member of Parliament for Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur since 19 December 2022.

Malaysian, Aged 57, Male

Date of appointment : 16 June 2022
Date of last re-election : 29 May 2025

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Chairman, Board Procurement Committee
• Member, Board Sustainability Committee (Discontinued effective 31 December 2025)

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 9/9 meetings held during the Financial Year.

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Master of Science in Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM)
• Qualified “Professional Technologist,
Ts.” – Atmospheric Science & Environment Technology (AC)

YB Ts. Dr. Mohd Suffian bin Yusoff (YB Ts. Dr. Suffian) has been serving as a Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for the Bandar Baharu constituency since August 2023.

Prior to his role in the state legislature, he served as the Dean of the School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) from 1st January 2022 until 21 July 2023, following many years of distinguished service in academia and research.

His professional career began in 2000 as a Research Assistant in the Landfill Leachate Treatment project at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He subsequently served as a Research Fellow under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) from 2001 to 2003.

In 2004, YB Ts. Dr. Suffian transitioned to the corporate sector when he joined Idaman Bersih Sdn. Bhd. as a Manager, and was later promoted to Senior Manager in 2006, gaining valuable industry experience in environmental management and public services.

He returned to academia on April 2007, joining Universiti Sains Malaysia as a Lecturer. His expertise and contributions to the field of Environmental Engineering were formally recognised in 2017, when he was appointed as a Professor. He retired from USM on July 2023.

Beyond his academic and legislative roles, he has served as a Research Fellow at Yayasan Strategik Lestari since 2022, and as a Research Fellow at Yayasan Kedah Sejahtera since 2023, reflecting his continued commitment to sustainable development and societal well-being.

In recognition of his distinguished service and significant contributions to the State of Kedah, YB Ts. Dr. Suffian was conferred the Bintang Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Kedah (B.C.K.) in 2022 and then Ahli Mahkota Kedah (A.M.K.) in 2025 by Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Kedah.

Malaysian, Aged 62, Female

Date of Appointment : 26 September 2022
Date of last re-election : 29 May 2025

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Chairman, Board Sustainability Committee (Discontinued effective 31 December 2025)
• Member, Board Nomination, Remuneration & ESOS Committee.

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 9/9 meetings held during the Financial Year

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• B.Sc. in Economics, Northern Illinois University, USA
• Harvard Senior Management Development Programme, Harvard Business School

Puan Nawal Binti Hanafiah (Puan Nawal) was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 26 September 2022. She has been a member of the Board Nomination, Remuneration & ESOS Committee and Chairman of the Board Sustainability Committee since 26 September 2022 and 1 January 2023, respectively.

Puan Nawal is an alumni of the Harvard Business School’s Senior Management Development Programme 2010 with over 35 years of experience in both the professional services and commercial sectors, with the latter primarily in human resources.

A dedicated and performance-driven human resource professional, she witnessed and participated in the evolution of human resources, a field that has become increasingly complex and challenging today.

In her last executive role, Puan Nawal was the architect for the various human resource strategy and initiatives in a public listed investment holding company with diversified interests ranging from plantation, pharmaceuticals, property management & development, hotels, heavy industries and trading & finance.

A strong leader and an astute business partner and motivator, she is mindful of balancing employee needs with company business objectives, culture, vision and mission. She has strong interpersonal and organisational skills and is adept in conflict resolution and negotiation.

Puan Nawal has held the positions of Secretary and Vice President in the Commercial Employers Association of Malaysia, and has been an IR Panel member of the Malaysian Employers’ Federation (MEF) as well as a member of Jemaah Rayuan Keselamatan Sosial, PERKESO, and Mahkamah Industri Malaysia. She also had international exposure in Indonesia and Ghana.

In August 2021, she opted for early retirement to focus on her family and pursue other personal interests.

Date of Appointment : 20 March 2025
Date of last re-election : 29 May 2025

Securities Holdings in the Company:
None

Board Committee Membership:
• Member, Board Risk / Investment Committee
• Member, Board Sustainability Committee (Discontinued effective 31 December 2025)
• Member, Board Procurement Committee

Other Directorships in Public Listed Companies:
None

Attendance at Board Meeting in 2025:
Present for 6/6 meetings held during the Financial Year

Attendance at Previous AGM:
Present

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Business Majoring in Accounting, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
• Master of Business Administration (Accountancy), Universiti Utara Malaysia
• Associate Member, Malaysia Institute of Internal Auditors

Tuan Haji Junaidi Bin Abidin (Tuan Haji Junaidi) was appointed as a Non- Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, on 20 March 2025. He was also appointed as a member of the Board Risk Committee, Board Sustainability Committee and the Board Procurement Committee on the same date.

Tuan Haji Junaidi has an extensive career spanning multiple organizations, beginning in 1991 with Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad (KGB), where he worked as an Internal Audit Clerk until 1995. He then moved to Public Bank Berhad (PBB) in 1997, taking on the role of Senior Audit Executive. Later in 1997, he joined Kewangan Bersatu Berhad (KBB) as an Internal Audit Officer. From 1997 to 2000, Tuan Haji Junaidi worked as an Internal Audit Executive at Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).

His career at Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah (PKNK) began in 2001, where he initially served as the Head of the Internal Audit Department until 2017. He then advanced to roles within the Finance Department, first as Manager from 2017 to 2019, then Senior Manager from 2019 to 2024. Since 2024, Tuan Haji Junaidi has been serving as the Chief Finance Officer at PKNK.