Datuk Leong Kam Weng
Independent Non-Executive Director
Datuk Leong Kam Weng joined our Board on 11 September 2014 and was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 26 December 2014.
He graduated with Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Monash University, Australia, and is a CPA Australia fellow, MIA chartered accountant, and Malaysian Mediation Centre panel-certified mediator. Called to the Malaysian Bar in 1989, he practised law for three years before joining TA Enterprise Berhad in 1992. He previously served as chairman of Tokio Marine Life Insurance Berhad and retired after completing the maximum nine-year term for independent non-executive directors.
He currently chairs our ARMC and RC, and is a member of our NC. He also serves on the boards of Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad, Only World Group Holdings Berhad, Malayan United Industries Berhad, and Exsim Hospitality Berhad, all listed on Bursa Malaysia, in addition to other non-listed companies, including Asian Outreach (Malaysia) Bhd and Pusat Penyayang KSKA. Since 1999, he has been a partner at Messrs. Iza Ng Yeoh & Kit.
He does not have any family relationships with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.