Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Chief Executive 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
17-May-2021 17:26:12
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Announcement Reference
SG210517OTHROPOV
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Datuk Jema Khan
Designation
Executive Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Abdul Rahman Khan Bin Hakim Khan as Chief Executive Officer.

This announcement has been prepared by Jawala Inc. (the "Company") and its contents have been reviewed by UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the accuracy, completeness or correctness of any of the information, statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, at 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/06/2021
Name Of Person
Abdul Rahman Khan Bin Hakim Khan
Age
47
Country Of Principal Residence
Malaysia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The appointment of Mr Abdul Rahman Khan Bin Hakim Khan ("Mr Rahman") as Chief Executive Officer was recommended by the Nominating Committee.

The Board of Directors, after considering the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, is of the view that Mr Rahman has the requisite qualifications and experience for the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its subsidiaries ("Group") and that he will be able to contribute positively to the Group.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is executive.

Primary responsibilities include the following:
- implement policies laid down by the Board and translate them into operational plans and day-to-day directives;
- keep the operations of the Group under constant review and present to the Board periodic statements, accounts, reports and statistics showing the progress and performance of the Group;
- make plans for the future development and growth of the Group in developed and developing markets for the Group's services;
- consider and implement changes in the organisation structure of the Group and in the allocation of the responsibilities that may be required to provide for growth and changes on activities, the business environment and personnel of the Group; and
- maintain and develop good relations with the governmental agencies of any country which the Group has or will have operations therein, provided that the Chief Executive Officer shall at all times work under the direction of the Board and in particular will seek clearance from the Board on any issues or policies which may materially affect the sales, profitability, cash flows or operations of the Group.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Professional qualifications
N/A
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
(i) Nephew of Tan Sri Abdul Majid Khan, Substantial Shareholder.
(ii) Cousin to Datuk Jema Khan, Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman (with effect from 1 June 2021)
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
None
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Jaycorp Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
- 2016 to present: Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Imaprima Sdn Bhd
- 2011 to 2018: Director

Harusmas Holdings Sdn Bhd
- 1998 to present: Director
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
# 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)
Imaprima Sdn Bhd
Present
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director in Jaycorp Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd

Executive Director in Jawala Inc

Director in Jawala Plantation Industries Sdn Bhd

Director in Paragaya Sdn Bhd

Director in Harusmas Holdings Sdn Bhd
(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
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
Jawala Inc

This is also not applicable as the announcement is not in relation to the appointment of Director.
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