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Announcement Of Appointment Of General Manager

Date of appointment:	09 Sep 2002
Name:	Mr Chan Ngok Chuin
Age:	42
Country of principal residence:	Singapore
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility:	Oversee the management information systems of the Group.
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years:	Nov 1993 to Jun 2002 Senior Manager (System Engineering) Fujikura Asia Limited Responsible for implementation of the computerisation projects as well as providing computer and technical support to the company and its subsidiaries in the South-East Asia region, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Aug 1989 to Nov 1993 Assistant Manager (Information Systems) Marine & Port Services Pte Ltd Responsible for the implementation of Portnet interfaces with PSA mainframe and providing consultancy services. Feb 1986 to Aug 1989 Software Specialist Singapore Engineering Software Pte Ltd Job responsibilities include designing and developing real-time computer application system and providing user training.

Other directorships

Past:
None

Present:
None

Shareholding in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries:	None
Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries:	None
Conflict of interest:	None

Declaration by a Director, Executive Officer or Controlling Shareholder as Required ( As required per Appendix 2.4)
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1(a)	Were you in the last 10 years involved in a petition under any bankruptcy laws in any jurisdiction filed against you ?
	No
1(b)	Were you in the last 10 years a partner of any partnership involved in a petition under any bankruptcy laws in any jurisdiction filed against it while you were such a partner?
	No
1(c)	Were you in the last 10 years a director or an executive officer of any corporation involved in a petition under any bankruptcy laws in any jurisdiction filed against it while you were such a director or executive officer ?
	No
2.	Are there any unsatisfied judgements outstanding against you ?
	No
3.	Have you been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty punishable with imprisonment for 3 months or more, or charged for violation of any securities laws? Are you the subject of any such pending criminal proceeding ?
	No
4.	Have you at any time been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any securities or financial market laws, rules or regulations ?
	No
5.	Have you received judgment against you in any civil proceeding in Singapore or elsewhere in the last 10 years involving fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty? Are you the subject of any such pending civil proceeding ?
	No
6.	Have you been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any corporation?
	No
7.	Have you ever been disqualified from acting as a director of any company, or from taking part in any way directly or indirectly in the management of any company?
	No
8.	Have you been the subject of any order, judgement or ruling of any court of competent jurisdiction, tribunal or governmental body permanently or temporarily enjoining you from engaging in any type of business practice or activity ?
	No
9.	Have you , to your knowledge, in SIngapore or elsewhere, been concerned with the management or conduct of affairs of any company or partnership which has been investigated by an inspector appointed under the provisions of the Companies Act, or other securities enactments or by any other regulatory body in connection with any matter involving the company, or partnership occurring or arising during the period when you were so concerned with the company or partnership?
	No