UMS Holdings Limited announced that the appointment of Datuk Phang Ah Tong as Non-Executive Independent Director, Chairman of the Nominating Committee; Member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee, with effect from October 1, 2017. Datuk Phang Ah Tong is an Economist and he recently retired as Deputy Chief Executive Officer from Malaysian Investment Development Authority. He was with MIDA for 36 years, holding various positions including, Assistant Trade Commissioner, MIDA London and Director of MIDA, New York. During his tenure, he assisted in developing the manufacturing, non-manufacturing and service sectors in Malaysia. His role included promotion of global Foreign Direct Investment into Malaysia.