Far East Group names Allan Ward as Executive Director

Mr Ward maintains responsibility for the overall day-to-day operations the Group's two subsidiaries.

The Board of Far East Group announced the appointment of Allan Ward as Executive Director. The Board of Directors, having reviewed the Nominating Committee's recommendation and considered Mr Ward's qualifications and years of invaluable contribution to the Group, has approved his appointment to the Board.

As a member of the Board, Mr Ward, 66, will continue to be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of Far East Maju Engineering Works Sdn. Bhd. ("Far East Maju") and Safety Enterprises Sdn. Bhd., which are wholly-owned by the Company indirectly. He is also responsible for the engineering and design of "Eden" products, research and development activities, manufacturing activities, plant design, machinery evaluation and quality assurance. In addition, Mr Ward will also be responsible for business development in new markets such as Australia and New Zealand, according to a Far East Group report.

He is currently the Group's Chief Operating Officer (Engineering and Manufacturing) from 1 January 2011 to Present. Prior to this he was Group General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Far East Maju 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2010.