The board of directors of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited announced that Mr. Chi Hung Lau in order to devote more time on his other duties, has tendered his resignation as the company secretary of the company and ceased to act as an authorized representative of the company with effect from 23 January 2017. Mr. Lau continues to serve as vice president and head of investor relations of the company after his resignation as the company secretary of the company. Mr. Lau has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the board, and neither the company nor Mr. Lau is aware of any matter relating to Mr. Lau's resignation as the company secretary of the company which needs to be brought to the attention of the Stock Exchange and the shareholders of the company. Ms. Wai Ling Chan has been appointed to replace Mr. Lau as the company secretary and authorized representative of the company with effect from 23 January 2017. Ms. Chan is a director of Corporate Services of Tricor Services Limited and has over 20 years of experience in the corporate secretarial field.