
General Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi bin Hj Zainuddin (Retired) (Malaysian, aged 77, male), was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 4 August 2005. He was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2023 and subsequently as the Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 12 June 2024. He had a distinguished career in the Malaysian Armed Forces for 38 years 11 months, before retiring from the Force on 30 April 2005. During the period as a professional military officer, he served 6 years 4 months as the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces from 1 January 1999 and as the Chief of the Malaysian Army for one year from 1 January 1998.
General Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi (R) is presently the Chairman of Genting Plantations Berhad, Group Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad and Chairman of AHAM Asset Management Berhad. He is also the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of Only World Group Holdings Berhad and sits on the board of several private limited companies in Malaysia.
General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi was made a Member of Dewan Negara Perak by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak on 25 November 2006 and is a Director/Trustee for the Board of Trustee of Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah. On 23 April 2013, General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi was appointed as Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja Perak Darul Ridzuan by DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak and the Dewan Negara Perak Darul Ridzuan.
General Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi holds a Masters of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan and had attended the Senior Executive Programme in Harvard University, United States of America, Command and General Staff College Philippines, Joint Services Staff College Australia and National Defence College Pakistan.
General Dato’ Seri DiRaja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi (R) is the Pro-Chancellor of University Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS) since December 2018. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Management of Defense and Strategic Studies from National Defence University of Malaysia, also known as Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in 2016.

Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay (Malaysian, aged 74, male), appointed on 17 October 1988, was redesignated as the Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of the Company on 27 August 2020. Prior to the redesignation, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive of the Company. He was the Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Berhad (“GENT”) since 1 July 2007 until he relinquished his position as Chief Executive on 1 March 2025 and redesignated as Executive Chairman of GENT. He is the Executive Chairman of Genting Singapore Limited (“GENS”) and assumed the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer of GENS on 1 June 2025. Tan Sri Lim is the Chairman of Genting UK Plc. He was the Chief Executive and Director of Genting Plantations Berhad (“GENP”) until he relinquished his position as Chief Executive and assumed the position of Deputy Chairman and Executive Director of GENP on 1 January 2019. He has served in various positions within the Group since 1976. He is a Founding Member and a Permanent Trustee of The Community Chest, Malaysia. In addition, he sits on the Boards of other Malaysian and foreign companies as well as the Boards of Trustees of several charitable organisations in Malaysia.
Tan Sri Lim holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of London. He attended the Programme for Management Development of Harvard Business School, Harvard University in 1979. He is an Honorary Professor of Xiamen University, China.
Tan Sri Lim is a beneficiary of a discretionary trust which ultimately owns the companies engaged in the business of cruise and cruise-related operations under the Dream Cruises and StarCruises brands (“Dream Cruises and StarCruises Companies”). In the context of the businesses of the Dream Cruises and StarCruises Companies, Tan Sri Lim is therefore considered as having interests in businesses apart from the Group’s business, which may compete indirectly with the Group’s business.
For his leadership excellence and significant contributions to the leisure and travel industry, he was named the “Travel Entrepreneur of the Year 2009” by Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Asia, “The Most Influential Person in Asian Gaming 2009” by Inside Asian Gaming, “Asian Leader for Global Leisure and Entertainment Tourism 2011” by Seagull Philippines Inc., “Lifetime Achievement Award for Corporate Philanthropy 2013” by World Chinese Economic Forum, “Global Community Leadership Award 2021” by Keep Memory Alive USA and “The Lifetime Achievement Award 2023” by the Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions.

Dato’ Indera Lim Keong Hui (Malaysian, aged 41, male), appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 23 July 2012, was redesignated as a Non-Independent Executive Director, following his appointment as the Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) of the Company on 1 January 2015. On 1 January 2019, Dato’ Indera Lim was redesignated as the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of the Company.
Dato’ Indera Lim holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Computer Science from the Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom and a Master’s degree in International Marketing Management from Regent’s Business School London, United Kingdom.
Dato’ Indera Lim is a son of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, who is the Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of the Company. Both Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay and Dato’ Indera Lim Keong Hui are major shareholders of the Company. On 1 January 2019, Dato’ Indera Lim was redesignated as the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Genting Berhad (“GENT”). He was a Non-Independent Executive Director of GENT following his appointment as the Senior Vice President (“SVP”) – Business Development on 1 March 2013 until he was redesignated as the Executive Director – Chairman’s Office of GENT on 1 June 2013 and assumed additional role as the CIO of GENT on 1 January 2015. He was a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Genting Plantations Berhad (“GENP”) until he was redesignated as a Non-Independent Executive Director, following his appointment as the CIO of GENP on 1 January 2015. On 5 May 2017, Dato’ Indera Lim was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of GENP, following his resignation as CIO of GENP. On 1 January 2019, he was appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of GENP. He was appointed as the Chief Executive of GENP on 1 March 2025 and redesignated as Chief Executive and Executive Director of GENP. He is also a director of Genting UK Plc and a member of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Lim Goh Tong.
Dato’ Indera Lim previously held various positions in Genting Hong Kong including as the SVP – Business Development, Executive Director – Chairman’s Office, CIO and Executive Director of Genting Hong Kong. Prior to joining Genting Hong Kong in 2009, he had embarked on an investment banking career with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
Dato’ Indera Lim has interest in the discretionary trust which ultimately owns the companies engaged in the business of cruise and cruise-related operations under the Dream Cruises and StarCruises brands (“Dream Cruises and StarCruises Companies”). In the context of the businesses of the Dream Cruises and StarCruises Companies, Dato’ Indera Lim is therefore considered as having interests in businesses apart from the Group’s business, which may compete indirectly with the Group’s business.

Dato’ Sri Lee Choong Yan (Malaysian, aged 65, male) was appointed to the Board on 1 January 2020 and assumed the position as President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director. He was redesignated as Senior Advisor and Executive Director of the Company on 1 March 2026. Prior to this, he served as President and Executive Director since 1 April 2022 and President and Chief Operating Officer since 1 August 2006.
Dato’ Sri Lee trained as a chartered accountant in London with an international accounting firm of chartered accountants following which he joined their offices in Hong Kong and worked in their audit and corporate advisory practices. He subsequently embarked on a career in investment banking where he specialised in the areas of corporate finance and the equity capital markets before joining the Genting Group in 1997.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Business Economics and Accounting from the University of Southampton, England and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Mr Quah Chek Tin (Malaysian, aged 74, male), appointed on 15 January 2003, was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 June 2023. Prior to the redesignation, he was an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company since 8 October 2008. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, London before returning to Malaysia.
He joined the Genting Group in 1979 and had served in various positions within the Group. He was the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company as well as the Executive Director of Genting Berhad prior to his retirement in 2006. He was a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Genting Plantations Berhad since 19 October 2001 and redesignated as Independent Non-Executive Director on 8 October 2008 prior to his retirement on 30 May 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Mr Quah is presently the Chairman of Paramount Corporation Berhad.

Mr Teo Eng Siong (Malaysian, aged 79, male), appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 25 February 2010, was redesignated as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 June 2023. He began his career with Ernst & Young, Melbourne, Australia, in November 1969.
He had worked in Singapore and Malaysia; and had held several positions in various companies. Prior to his retirement on 31 March 2009, he was the General Manager and Company Secretary of Kien Huat Realty Sdn Berhad as well as the Company Secretary of Yayasan Lim Goh Tong, a charitable organisation.
He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Monash University, Melbourne and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a Fellow of CPA Australia, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and an Associate of The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Madam Chong Kwai Ying Ying (Malaysian, aged 65, female), appointed on 3 December 2018, is an Independent Non-Executive Director. She holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree in Business Administration from University Malaya.
Madam Chong began her career as an Administrative Officer with Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) in 1982 after graduating from University Malaya. During her 35 years tenure in BNM, she has served in various positions and was a Deputy Director in the Banking Supervision Department from May 1998 until her retirement in April 2017. She was responsible for the supervision of domestic banking groups and locally incorporated foreign banks. She had a short engagement with Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia from June 2017 to January 2018 and provided advisory and consultancy services for one of its resolution planning projects.
She is currently sitting on the boards of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad and China Construction Bank (Malaysia) Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mr Ho Heng Chuan (Malaysian, aged 69, male), appointed on 18 February 2022, is an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“MICPA”).
Mr Ho has more than 40 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, treasury, capital markets and finance. He served Citigroup Malaysia for 20 years from 2000 until his retirement on 30 June 2020, starting as an Executive Director, Head of Corporate Finance in 2000. He was subsequently promoted to Managing Director in 2008, where he oversaw the global banking business covering multinational companies, financial institutions, top tier local corporations and government linked companies (GLCs). His last position with Citigroup Malaysia prior to his retirement was Vice Chairman, Banking where his role was to provide senior coverage of platinum corporate clients and guidance to the local and regional teams on client strategies as well as to provide senior oversight over significant transactions executed with or for the platinum corporate clients. Prior to joining Citigroup Malaysia, Mr Ho was with Macquarie Bank Ltd from 1998 to 2000 as Divisional Director covering corporate, project and structured finance.
From 1981 to 1997, Mr Ho was with Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Bhd (now known as AmInvestment Bank Berhad) where he commenced employment as Internal Auditor and progressed to Senior General Manager responsible for overseeing the treasury and capital markets. During his tenure with Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Bhd, he also acted as the Head of Corporate Services covering the Chief Financial Officer’s responsibilities, investor relationships, strategy, mergers and acquisitions. During that period, he led the effort in the acquisition of the commercial bank, merger of the finance company and acquisition of the broking and insurance companies under the group.
Prior to joining the banking sector, Mr Ho was with KPMG from 1977 to 1980, where he started as an audit assistant and progressed to audit senior upon obtaining his qualification as a qualified member of the MICPA.
Mr Ho is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad. Mr Ho is also a Senior Advisor to Dentons Global Advisors/Albright Stonebridge Group, a global multidisciplinary advisory firm that provides integrated strategic counsel and support for clients facing complex opportunities and challenges spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory and governance dimensions.

Puan Norazilla binti Md Tahir (Malaysian, aged 60, female), appointed on 19 January 2024, is an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Puan Nora holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Accounting from University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Puan Nora has more than 25 years’ experience in financial management, notably in financial institutions and capital markets. Prior to her early retirement in 2020, she was the Chief Financial Officer of Cagamas Berhad group of companies (“Cagamas Group”). She spearheaded the financial leadership of the group and was responsible for upholding strong financial management and governance while providing timely, accurate and reliable financial information and enhancing internal control. Apart from the Cagamas Group, Puan Nora had held other Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance positions at three (3) Islamic financial institutions, namely RHB Islamic Bank Berhad, Asian Finance Bank Berhad and Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Berhad. Beside banking, she is also experienced in fast moving consumer goods, having been involved in sales logistic chain management while at L’Oreal Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Universal Music Sdn Bhd in the early years of her career.
Puan Nora currently sits on the boards of Citibank Berhad and Kenanga Investors Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is also sitting on the board of Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenanga Investors Berhad. Puan Nora was a former Ministry of Finance’s nominated Independent Director at Amanah Raya Berhad and AmanahRaya Trustees Berhad. She was also a former Independent Director of Etiqa Life Insurance Berhad, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (“BPMB”) and certain subsidiaries of BPMB, namely Global Maritime Ventures Berhad, Pembangunan Leasing Corporation Sdn Bhd, BI Credit & Leasing Berhad and PLC Credit & Factoring Sdn Bhd.
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