The board of directors of Hilong Holding Limited announced that Datuk SYED HISHAM Bin Syed Wazir has resigned as a non-executive director of the company with effect from March 15, 2013 due to other business engagements which require more of his dedication. Datuk SYED HISHAM has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter in relation to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company.