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Announcement Of Appointment Of Independent Director

BackJan 18, 2007

Date of Appointment * 18-01-2007  
Name * TEE TUA BA  
Age * 64  
Country of principal residence * Singapore  
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, area of responsibility *
Non-Executive  
Job Title Independent Director  
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years *
Mr Tee Tua Ba was last Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. He was also accredited as Ambassador to Jordan and the United Arab Emirates and High Commissioner to Cyprus (2001 to 2006). He was also previously Singapore's High Commissioner in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (1997 to 2001).

Mr Tee graduated from the University of Singapore with a LLB Honours degree in 1966 and was admitted as an advocate and solicitor to the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1967.

In July 1967, Mr Tee joined the Police Force as Assistant Superintendent of Police. Since then, he has held various appointments within the Ministry of Home Affairs, which include:-

(i) Office-in-Charge, Marine Police (1974 to 1976);
(ii) Commander of Police Divisions (November 1976 to March 1978);
(iii) Director, Central Narcotics Bureau (April 1978 to March 1981);
(iv) Director of Criminal Investigation Department (1981);
(v) Deputy Commissioner of Police (1982 to 1987);
(vi) Director, Prisons (June 1987 to June 1992); and
(vii) Commissioner of Police (1992).

Mr Tee retired as Commissioner of Police in July 1997.

Throughout his career with the Home Affairs, Mr Tee received many awards, among them the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 1974, the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 1981 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 1998. he received the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association, Gold Medal of Honour in 1986. He received the Long Service Medal in 1994. He also received the Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM) in 1994 and the Royal Malaysia Police Order of Valour Medal in 1996.  
 
Shareholding * in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries *
Nil  
 
Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries *
Nil  
 
Conflict of interest *
Nil  
 
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Past (for the last five years)
Nil  
Present
Nil  
 
>> Information required under Rule 704(7)(h)

Disclose the following matters concerning a director, chief executive officer, general manager or other executive officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any questions is "yes", full details must be given.

 
(a) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years, a petition under any bankruptcy laws of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner?
  • No  

       
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    (b) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against a corporation of which he was a director or key executive for the winding up of that corporation on the ground of insolvency?
  • No  

       
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    (c) * Whether there is any unsatisfied judgement against him?
  • No  

       
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    (d) * Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment for 3 months or more, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such purpose?
  • No  

       
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    (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 been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such breach?
  • No  

       
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    (f) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgement 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, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings which he is aware of involving an allegation of fraud, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part)?
  • No  

       
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    (g) * Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any corporation?
  • No  

       
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    (h) * Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director of any corporation, or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any corporation?
  • No  

       
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    (i) * Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgement 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  

       
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    (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

    (ii) any corporation or partnership which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futurues industry in Singapore or elsewhere,

    in connection with any matter occurring or arising during the period when he was so concerned with the corporation or partnership?
  • No