Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Key Executive Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
9R LIMITED
Securities
9R LIMITED - SGXE45420721 - 1Y1
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
10-Jul-2026 17:28:52
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Key Executive Officer
Announcement Reference
SG260710OTHRD53V
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Lai Kuan Loong, Victor
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Swee Chee Yoong as Chief Executive Officer of 9R Leisure Sdn. Bhd.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor").

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "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 (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
13/07/2026
Name of person
Swee Chee Yoong
Age
37
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 appointment of Mr Swee Chee Yoong ("Mr Swee") as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of 9R Leisure Sdn. Bhd. (the "9R Leisure"), a key subsidiary of 9R Limited (the "Company"), has been reviewed and recommended by the Nominating Committee of the Company and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") after taking into consideration Mr Swee's qualifications, expertise and work experience. The Board is satisfied that Mr Swee has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the role and responsibilities of CEO of 9R Leisure.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
This is an executive appointment and Mr Swee is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, business operations, financial performance, and growth of 9R Leisure.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Executive Officer of 9R Leisure Sdn. Bhd.
Professional qualifications
Business Administration (Hons) International Business (Multimedia University)
Advanced Professional Certificates in Leadership and Management (London School of Business Administration)
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Jun 2024 - Current:
9R Management Sdn. Bhd. - General Manager

Mar 2023 - June 2024
9R Leisure Sdn. Bhd. - General Manager

Jun 2020 - Mar 2023
Monkey Wash Sdn. Bhd. - Founder and CEO

Sep 2015 - May 2020
Wonson Sdn. Bhd. - Founder and CEO
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
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)
Please see Appendix A
Present
Please see Appendix A
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
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
Mr Swee is a director of certain entities operating in the family karaoke and entertainment business which may from time to time be subject to various public or non-public regulatory actions that have different degrees of materiality. These can vary from regulatory requests for information as part of normal supervisory activity to formal regulatory penalties. To the best of Mr Swee's knowledge, none of these actions which occurred are material.
(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.
Not Applicable
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).
Not Applicable

Attachments

Appendix A.pdf
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