Duopharma Biotech Berhad announced appointment of Datin Paduka Kartini Binti Hj Abdul Manaf as independent and non-executive director. Date of change is 1 June 2023. Age: 61.

Qualifications: Masters, Masters in Business Administration, Ohio University; Degree, Bachelor in Business Administration, Ohio University; Diploma, Diploma in Banking Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA. Working experience and occupation: Datin Paduka Kartini, who was formerly the Deputy President of Strategic Investments at Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), had served PNB in various capacities for over 30 years until her retirement on 31 December 2019. At PNB, she served in various key positions, which were primarily related to investment management and corporate finance, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, portfolio management, property investment and business development.

Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any): (1) UMW Holdings Berhad; (2) Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad; (3) Perumahan Kinrara Berhad.