Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
JAWALA INC.
Securities
JAWALA INC. - MYA013922002 - 1J7
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
01-Oct-2025 17:28:23
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Announcement Reference
SG251001OTHROV5P
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Datuk Jema Khan
Designation
Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Revi A/L Janardhanan Pillai as Chief Financial Officer.

This announcement has been reviewed by UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor").

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST 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 Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, at 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #10-01 UE Square, Singapore 239920, telephone no. (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/10/2025
Name Of Person
Revi A/L Janardhanan Pillai
Age
61
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 Board of Directors, after considering the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, is of the view that Mr Revi A/L Janardhanan Pillai has the requisite qualifications and experience for the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiary (the Group), and that he will be able to contribute positively to the Group.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall accounting, finance and tax, risk management and internal control, Human Resources function and other administrative functions.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Financial Officer
Professional qualifications
Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA; previously known as MACPA)
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
February 2014 - September 2016: Maxim Capital Ltd
CFO (Investment Holding)

October 2017 - August 2022: AGS Advisory
Senior Principal Consultant (Audit Firm)

January 2023 - March 2025: Kumpulan Naga
Part-time Consultant (Audit Firm)

April 2025 - July 2025: Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM)
3 months consulting services on accounting, taxation and e-invoice

July 2025 - September 2025: Self-employed
Provision of accounting and auditing services to a group of clients
Undertaking submitted to the listed issuer in the form of Appendix 7.7 (Listing Rule 704(7)) Or Appendix 7H (Catalist Rule 704(6))
Yes
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
*"Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
IMPC Plantation Sdn Bhd
Maricom Sdn Bhd
RMC Mining Sdn Bhd
Sekolah Pengurusan Suria Sdn Bhd
Starburst Construction Specialties Sdn Bhd
Present
Signature Management Services PLT
(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?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange
N/A
Mr Revi A/L Janardhanan Pillai is appointed as a CFO only.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
N/A