UEM Edgenta Berhad announced appointment of Mr. Kua Choo Kai as Independent and Non Executive Director. Age is 63. Date of change is November 8, 2023.

Qualifications: Masters in Master of Business Administration from University of Bath, Degree in Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Professional Qualification in Accounting from Malaysian Institute of Accountants as Member, Professional Qualification in Accounting from The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants as Member, Professional Qualification in Accounting from Certified Practising Accountants, Australia as Fellow. Mr. Kua Choo Kai began his career with the Ernst & Young PLT's predecessor firm, Ernst & Whinney after his graduation and was with the firm for 38 years. Prior to his retirement in June 2020, he was a Partner within the Kuala Lumpur Assurance Practice and was the Professional Practice Director for East Malaysia.

He was also the Administration Leader of the Malaysian Firm responsible for facilities management and support services. Mr. Kua's professional service experiences were in internal and external audits, information systems assurance, enterprise risk management framework, corporate governance framework, financial and management advisory. His industry experience included the automation, technology, telecommunications, property development and construction, gaming, consumer products and healthcare industries.

He was also involved in international expatriate assignments in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. He was previously head of EY Advisory Services from 1997 until 2005 where he was instrumental in the start-up of EY Risk & Assurance Business Services. He was the partner in charge of numerous Corporate Governance and Risk Management framework implementation assignments.

He returned to mainstream Assurance in 2005 and was the engagement partner in charge of several large conglomerates in Malaysia and MNCs.