The Board, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee ("NC") and accessed Ms Lim Siew Li's ("Ms Lim") qualifications, credentials, work experience and independence, approved the appointment of Ms Lim as a Non-Executive and Independent Director and a member of Audit & Risk Committee of the Company. The Board is of the view that Ms Lim's expertise and experience would provide further diversity to the core competencies and enhance skill set of the Board.
The Board considers Ms Lim to be independent for the purpose of Rule 704(8) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.