LEONG KOK CHAW

Independent Non-Executive Director

Malaysian Age 63 Male

DATE OF APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR
18 January 2023

TENURE AS DIRECTOR (as at 3 October 2025)
2 years 8 months

DATE OF LAST RE-ELECTION
15 June 2023

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION/ MEMBERSHIP AND WORKING EXPERIENCE
Leong Kok Chaw is a Certified Credit Professional by Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia since 2003.

He started his career in 1983 with Malayan Banking Berhad as Junior Executive. In 1989, he joined Affin Bank Berhad as Bank Executive and rose up as Branch Manager in 1998. In 2004, he was appointed as Head of Business Centre in Affin Bank Berhad, Port Klang Branch and in 2006, he was appointed as the Senior Manager SME Department at Affin Bank Berhad, Head Office.

After more than 17 years in Affi n Bank, in 2007, he moved to Ambank Berhad as Senior Manager, SME Department.

His vast experience gained in the banking industry includes specializing in government contract financing & international trade financing. He helmed various positions and capacities in several local financial institutions throughout his 28 years of banking career.

In 2009, equipped with his in-depth knowledge in international trade, he decided to venture into international logistics business by providing the one stop logistics solutions which includes forwarding, custom clearance, warehousing and distribution to his international clients from China & Korea.

To date, he continues to provide advisory services in international trade, compliance with government authorities and foreign workers recruitment for both local and foreign investors in Malaysia.

BOARD COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP(S)
None

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
On 31 March 2025, he was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of TMDEL, a 65.08%-owned subsidiary of Straits, listed on the NYSE American.

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