Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc announced that following the announcement of the retirement of Madam Lim Siew Kim from the Board on 8 July 2022, the company announced the passing of Madam Lim on 14 July 2022. The company also announced the appointment of Marcus Chan Jau Chwen, the son of Madam Lim, on to the Board of the company as a Non-Executive Director to continue Madam Lim's family involvement in the Company. Marcus is 38 years old and graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce.

He is currently completing his Master in Business Administration from China Europe International Business School ("CEIBS"). After graduation, Marcus started his career at Ernst & Young Malaysia as an associate auditor and then moved on to be involved with family and associated businesses. His main experience is in business development and marketing.

He previously worked in a boutique corporate finance advisory services firm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for three years. Marcus' youth and dynamism will add value to the Group.