Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
DUTY FREE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
DUTY FREE INTERNATIONALLIMITED - SG2C70966271 - 5SO
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Aug-2026 17:21:49
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer
Announcement Reference
SG260814OTHRW5IM
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Jeneral Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdullah bin Ahmad @ Dollah bin Amad (B)
Designation
Lead Independent Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Resignation of Datuk Lee Kok Khee as Group Chief Executive Officer

Additional Details

Name of person
Lee Kok Khee
Age
58
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
17/09/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Datuk Lee Kok Khee will step down from his role as Group Chief Executive Officer with effect from 17 September 2026.
He will consequently be appointed as Group Advisor to the Company with effect from 18 September 2026, where he will continue to provide strategic advice and support to the Group.
Are there any unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between the person and the board of directors, including matters which would have a material impact on the group or its financial reporting?
No
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
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer?
No
Date of appointment to current position
10/11/2025
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Group Chief Executive Officer
Role and responsibilities
Datuk Lee is responsible for carrying out the strategies and policies as established by the Board of Directors and for overseeing the operations and business development of the Group's duty-free, property, and automotive segments in Malaysia.
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of independent directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation)
2
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
1
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Familial relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Present
Nil