Leong Fook Heng

LEONG FOOK HENG

Independant Non-executive Director

Malaysian Age 66 Male

DATE OF APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR
17 August 2015


TENURE AS DIRECTOR (as at 3 October 2025)
10 years 1 month


DATE OF LAST RE-ELECTION
15 June 2023


ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION/ MEMBERSHIP AND WORKING EXPERIENCE
He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (United Kingdom) and is also a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

He began his career as a Marketing Officer in a Credit & Leasing Company in 1981 and subsequently rose to the rank of a Branch Manager. He was then promoted to Senior Manager, Head of Corporate Banking, specializing in Equipment Finance and SME lending at a Financial Institution for more than 14 years.

Subsequently, he joined other Banks, both foreign and local, holding positions including Vice President, General Manager of Business Banking and Group Head of Risk Management. He was also appointed as a Board member in several Banks prior to his retirement.


BOARD COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP(S)

  • Chairman of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Board Risk & Compliance Committee


FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY DIRECTOR AND/OR MAJOR SHAREHOLDER OF STRAITS
None


CONFLICT OF INTEREST
He has no conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest including any interest in any competing business with Straits or its subsidiaries.


CONVICTION FOR OFFENCES WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS AND ANY PUBLIC SANCTION OR PENALTY IMPOSED BY RELEVANT REGULATORY BODIES OTHER THAN TRAFFIC OFFENCES DURING THE FPE 2025
None


OTHER DIRECTORSHIP IN PUBLIC COMPANIES AND LISTED CORPORATIONS
None


NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDED FOR THE FPE2025
He attended all eight (8) Board meetings held during the FPE2025.