Change - Announcement of Appointment::Re-designation of Non-Executive Independent Chairman to Executive Chairman

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
TRICKLESTAR LIMITED
Securities
TRICKLESTAR LIMITED - SGXE45760753 - CYW
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
02-Feb-2026 18:49:00
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Re-designation of Non-Executive Independent Chairman to Executive Chairman
Announcement Reference
SG260202OTHROMLP
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Jason John Clark
Designation
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Re-designation of Non-Executive Independent Chairman to Executive Chairman

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor").

It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "Exchange") and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr. Shervyn Essex, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
02/02/2026
Name of person
Ling Hee Keat
Age
54
Country of principal residence
Malaysia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The re-designation of Mr Ling Hee Keat ("Mr Ling") as Executive Chairman was reviewed and recommended by Nominating Committee upon request of the Board. The Board has approved the re-designation as recommended by Nominating Committee.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive

To set the Company's strategic direction and oversee its implementation, provide guidance and support to the chief executive officer and senior management, develop external partnerships and foster collaboration with external parties, bridge the gap board oversight and daily operations and develop strong stakeholder relations.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Chairman
Professional qualifications
1) Bachelor of Laws - University of Bristol, England in 1994
2) Degree of an Utter Barrister from Lincoln's Inn in 1995
3) Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya
4) Certified Mediator with the Bar Council Malaysian Mediation Centre since 2017
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
June 1999 to May 2015 - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of SHH Resources Holdings Berhad

May 2015 to December 2016 - Executive Deputy Chairman of SHH Resources Holdings Berhad

January 2000 to December 2016 - Non-Executive Director of SHH Furniture Industries Sdn Bhd

November 2018 to present - Independent Non-Executive Director of IRIS Corporation Berhad

Present - Non-Executive Director of Maxdotcom Sdn Bhd, Nuswarna Development Sdn Bhd, Armada Marketing Sdn Bhd
and Perfect Peak Sdn Bhd

In March 2019, Mr Ling was appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of TrickleStar Limited and was subsequently re-designated as Non-Executive Independent Chairman in December 2022, where he is responsible for providing leadership to the Board and overseeing its governance and overall effectiveness.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
Yes
Shareholding details
Direct Interest of 3,765,995 shares and deemed interest in 4,002,409 shares held by his spouse, Ms Yong Su Lin.
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
No
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil
Present
1. TrickleStar Limited
2. TrickleStar (M) Sdn Bhd
3. Maxdotcom Sdn Bhd
4. Nuswarna Development Sdn Bhd
5. Armada Marketing Sdn Bhd
6. Perfect Peak Sdn Bhd
7. IRIS Corporation Berhad
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of:-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere,
in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
Yes
If yes, please provide details of prior experience.
Mr Ling has been a director of TrickleStar Limited since its IPO in June 2019. He has attended the relevant trainings at the Singapore Institute of Directors to familiarise himself with the roles and responsibilities of a director of a public listed company in Singapore.