The board of directors of Hong Leong Asia Ltd. announced that as recommended by the nominating committee, the board has approved the following appointments which shall take effect on 1 May 2016: Mr. Tan Huay Lim as a member of the NC; and Ms. Kwong Ka Lo @ Caroline Kwong as a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Hong Leong Asia Share Option Scheme 2000 Committee (SOSC). Ms Kwong is considered by the NC and the Board to be independent.