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Announcement Of Cessation As Non-Executive Chairman

Resignation Details
Name Of Person Lim Jit Poh
Age 69
Is Effective Date Of Cessation Known? Yes
Effective Date Of Cessation 14/11/2008
Detailed Reason(s) for Cessation Please refer to attached letter.
Is there any difference of opinion on material matters between the person and the Board of directors? No
If yes, please elaborate NA
Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer? No
If yes, please elaborate NA
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer? No
If yes, please elaborate NA
Date of Appointment to current position 28/03/2006
Job Title Chairman (Non-Executive, Independent)
Role and Responsibilities 1. Sets time-table and agenda for Board meetings, taking into account issues raised by Board members;
2. Ensures that Board members receive accurate, timely and clear information;
3. Ensures effective communication with shareholders and an understanding of shareholder views by Board members;
4. Facilitates the effective communication of non-executive directors in particular;
5. Ensures constructive relations between executive directors and non-executive directors;
6. Chairs the meetings of the Board and general meetings of the Company;
7. Chairs Board committee meetings where he is appointed as Chairman (e.g. Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee);
8. Facilitates a comprehensive induction programme for new directors;
9. Ensures that corporate governance requirements are properly addressed and that the Board receives corporate risk reports in accordance with agreed timeline; and
10. Ensures that the Board establishes and regularly reviews the Company's corporate strategy.
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this resignation)? Yes
Number of Independent Directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation) 2
Number of Cessations of Appointments specified in Listing Rule 704(7) over the past 12 months 7
Shareholding in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries None
Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries None
Other Directorship
Past Directorship (for the last five years) See attached.
Present Directorship See attached.
 

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