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UEM Sunrise Announces Appointment of Dato’ Sr Azmar Bin Talib as an Independent Non-Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 March 2024 – UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Dato’ Sr Azmar bin Talib as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors line up, in a Bursa Malaysia filing, effective 11 March, 2024.

Dato’ Sr Azmar brings 40 years of experience in real estate, construction, banking, and project turnaround. His academic background includes Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Estate Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Financial Risk Management from Harvard Business School. Additionally, he is a member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.

He has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer of 7 companies within the Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) group, throughout his 18 years with PNB. His accomplishments include leading the acquisition of public listed companies, turnaround and restructuring initiatives and the development of multiple townships, with 9 major townships mostly in the Klang Valley area.

Currently, he serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of TRX City Sdn Bhd, overseeing the development of Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), envisioned as the International Financial Centre of Malaysia, and Bandar Malaysia. His involvement in major projects, such as the new facilities for the Air Force, Army, and Police Air Wing under Bandar Malaysia, demonstrates his strategic vision and ability to drive successful outcomes.

In addition to his professional roles, Dato’ Sr Azmar is actively involved in various industry organisations, including a member to Majlis Tindakan Ekonomi Negeri Melaka (MTENM), Tabung Haji Investment Panel and Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM). He is also a Director on the Board of Lembaga Tabung Amanah Melaka (LTAM) and Director of Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic Zone (SM-WEZ).

He also contributes to academia as a member of the Industry Advisory Panel for Real Estate at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya.

Chairman of UEM Sunrise Datuk Hisham Hamdan quoted, “UEM Sunrise looks forward to the invaluable insights and leadership that Dato’ Sr Azmar will bring to the Board, further strengthening our commitment to excellence and innovation in the property development and real estate industry.”