Japfa Ltd. announced cessation of Ng Quek Peng as Lead Independent Director, Chairman of Audit and Risk Committee and Member of the Nominating Committee. Lead ID -To lead and facilitate the decision-making and Board resolution of matters when the Chairman is conflicted; Chairman of ARC- To lead the ARC committee and assist the Board of Directors in discharging its statutory responsibilities for financing and accounting and risk governance matters; Member of NC - To review and ensure that the Board and its committees are of an appropriate size and as a group provide an appropriate balance and mix of skills, knowledge and experience. Mr. Ng Quek Peng has decided not to stand for re-election and retired as a Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held on 17 April 2023.