Board of Directors
Chairman
| GENERAL TAN SRI DATO’ SRI (DR.) HAJI ABDUL AZIZ HAJI ZAINAL (R) Chairman |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 74 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 12 January 2026 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Membership
- Nil
Working Experience
- 2015 to 2016 – Served on corporate boards including Glomac Berhad.
- 2015 to 2016 – Chairman of Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd.
- 2013 to 2025 – Chairman of Perbadanan Perwira Niaga.
- 2013 to 2015 – Malaysian Advisor for Amundi Asset Management.
- 2013 to 2015 – Chairman of Heitech Defence System Sdn.Bhd.
- 2010 to 2025 – Chairman of the National Service Training Council (PLKN 3.0)
- 2010 to 2013 – Ambassador of Malaysia to France accredited to Monaco and Portugal.
- 2007 to 2009 – 16ᵗʰ Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Malaysian Armed Forces
- 1971 to 2004 – Army Field Commander (Battalion, Brigade, Division, Field)
- 2004 to 2007 – 21ˢᵗ Chief of Army in the Malaysian Army
Qualification
- Attended professional military courses and seminars abroad covering Marksmanship and Battle Shooting Management (UK), Peace Support Operations (Canada) and Pacific Defence and Armies Management Seminars (Australia, Japan, Canada, Hawaii, Calgary and Victoria)
- Accorded with three Honorary Doctorates in leadership, management, diplomatic affairs and other disciplines from respected institutions namely Tun Abdul Razak University (UNITAR), University Malaysia Sabah and National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) respectively, recognizing his service and contributions.
- Master’s Degree in Management from the Asian Institute of Management, Manilla, Philippines.
- Military Strategic Studies at the Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College.
- Royal Military College (RMC)
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Nil
Directorship in public companies
- Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Group Managing Director
| DATO’ INDERA IR. DR. HJ. AHMAD SABIRIN ARSHAD, FASc Group Managing Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 62 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 17 November 2025 |
Length of Service Nil |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Membership
- Nil
Working Experience
- 17 November 2025 to Present – Appointed as Group Managing Director, Boustead Holdings Berhad
- 1 August 2025 to 17 November 2025 – Group Chief Executive Officer, Boustead Holdings Berhad
- 1 April 2021 to 31 July 2025 – President & Group Chief Executive Officer, SIRIM Berhad
- 2000 to 2019 – Founding Managing Director / Group Chief Executive Officer, Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (ATSB)
- Prior – Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace Ventures (subsidiary of UZMA Berhad)
- Pioneer Malaysian engineer on the MEASAT-1 satellite development at Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing)
- Led development of Malaysia’s first microsatellite, TiungSAT-1 (launched 26 September 2000)
- Led engineering team for Malaysia’s second satellite, RazakSAT
- Provided technical and logistical support for Malaysia’s first Angkasawan to the International Space Station (2007)
- Oversaw national scientific and safety programmes including the National Tsunami Early Warning System and the Environmental-Friendly Radiation Detector
Qualification
- 1990 to 1993 – Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Combustion), University of Wales College of Cardiff, UK
- 1988 to 1990 – M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaya
- 1988 – Diploma in Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- 1982 to 1986 – B.Sc in Marine Engineering, California Maritime Academy, USA
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad
- Boustead Properties Berhad
Directorship in public companies
- Not specified
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- Nil
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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DATO’ SRI ISKANDAR MIZAL MAHMOOD
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 59 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 1 May 2025 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election 30 June 2025 |
Committee Memberships
• Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Working experience
Dato’ Sri Iskandar Mizal Mahmood is a corporate leader with over 35 years of experience serving several companies from multinationals to GLCs, in multiple sectors at all levels including leadership positions. His experience includes the following:
- 1 May 2025 to Present – Executive Director 1 of Boustead Holdings Berhad. Redesignated to Non-Independent Non-Executive Director effective 1 August 2025.
- Present – Member of the Board of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT).
- Present – Member of the Board of Halal Development Corporation Berhad.
- 25 October 2021 to 24 October 2023 – Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (Malaysia Airports).
- 1 April 2020 to 18 May 2021 – Group Managing Director of Media Prima Berhad.
- 1 October 2019 to 1 April 2020 – Group Executive Director of Media Prima Berhad.
- 2019 to 2021 – Independent Non-Executive Director, Theta Edge Berhad.
- 2017 to 2019 – Chairman, Theta Edge Berhad.
- 16 May 2012 to 17 May 2021 – Independent Non-Executive Director, Globetronics Technology Berhad.
- 2016 to 2018 – Member of Lembaga Tabung Haji Investment Panel.
- April 2017 to January 2019 – Group Chief Executive Officer of Granatum Ventures Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad).
- 2013 to 2015 – Group Chief Executive Officer of Pos Malaysia Berhad.
- 2013 – Group Director of DRB Hicom Berhad.
- 2011 to 2013 – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Manipal Education Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in which he held a 30% equity interest from 2011-2013.
- 2005 to 2011 – Founding CEO of Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd and Chairman of Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd.
- 2003 to 2005 – CEO and a Board Member of Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s integrated venture capital company, which was then 51% owned by Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
- 1999 to 2003 – General Manager, Malaysia Airports, where he led the Initial Public Offering and listing of Malaysia Airports on Bursa Malaysia. Assumed other responsibilities including Corporate Finance, Finance & Accounting, Strategic Planning, Investor Relations and Business Development.
- 1991 to 1999 – Served leading financial institutions including Bumiputra Merchant Bankers Berhad and Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhad (now known as CIMB Group).
- 1989 – Started career with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting), Boston University, USA.
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
• Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
• Jasa Kita Berhad
Directorship in public companies
• Halal Development Corporation Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
• No
Conflict of interests with the Company
• Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory
bodies during the financial year
• Nil
Independent Non-Executive Director
| PAULINE TEH @ PAULINE TEH ABDULLAH Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 55 |
Gender Female |
Date of Appointment 13 September 2021 |
Length of Service 4 years |
Date of last Re-election 12 June 2024 |
Board Committee(s)
- Chairman of Audit Committee
- Member of Risk Committee and Sustainability Committee
- Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Working Experience
- 1994 to 1996 – Senior Operations Officer, Public Bank Berhad
- 1996 to 1998 – Assistant Vice President, Perdana Merchant Bankers Berhad
- 1998 to 2000 – Associate Director, Hanifah Teo & Associates
- 2000 to 2008 – Director, BDO Capital Consultants Sdn Bhd
- 2008 to 2021 – Executive Director and Head of Department, Crowe Advisory Sdn Bhd
Qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Business Administration, Saint Mary University, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada
- Masters in Business Administration (Finance), University of Hull, United Kingdom
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Omesti Berhad
Directorship in public companies
- Taurus Investment Management Berhad (formerly known as Libra Invest Berhad)
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- No
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
| MOHAMMAD ASHRAF MD. RADZI Non-Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 47 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 1 May 2024 |
Length of Service 1 year |
Date of last Re-election 12 June 2024 |
Committee Memberships
- Nil
Working Experience
- April 2024 to Present – Chief Executive, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT).
- 2020 to March 2024 – Chief Financial Officer, LTAT.
- 2017 to 2020 – Chief Financial Officer, Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB).
- 2016 to 2017 – General Manager/Corporate Finance, AZRB.
- 2015 to 2016 – Associate Director/Corporate Advisory and Structuring, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank.
- 2013 to 2015 – General Manager/Finance Special Projects, Johawaki Holdings Sdn Bhd.
- 2009 to 2013 – Associate Director/Capital Market, Prokhas Sdn Bhd.
- 2007 to 2009 – Regulatory Reporting Analyst, UBS Investment Bank, London, United Kingdom.
- 2005 to 2007 – Financial Accountant European Region, CUNA Mutual Life Assurance (Europe) Limited, Ireland.
- 2002 to 2005 – Audit Senior, Ernst & Young, Ireland.
Qualification
- Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
- Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
- Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), Universiti Tenaga Nasional.
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Pharmaniaga Berhad.
- Affin Bank Berhad.
Directorship in public companies
- Boustead Plantations Berhad.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- No
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
| AHMAD FAROUK MOHAMED Non-Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 53 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 10 October 2024 |
Length of Service 1 year |
Date of last Re-election 30 June 2025 |
Committee Memberships
- Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Working Experience
- 10 October 2024 to Present – Appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (NINED), Boustead Holdings Berhad (BHB). Redesignated as Executive Director 2 effective 1 May 2025, and subsequently redesignated as NINED effective 1 August 2025.
- October 2024 to Present – Chief Investment Officer, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT).
- April 2019 to March 2024 – Executive Vice President/Head, Group Managing Director’s Office, Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF).
- June 2017 to March 2019 – Chief Strategy Officer, Avicennia Capital Sdn Bhd.
- 2014 to 2017 – Non-Independent Director, Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
- February 2006 to April 2017 – Executive Director, Investments, Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
- May 2004 to January 2006 – Associate Director, BinaFikir Sdn Bhd.
- 1997 to 2004 – Consultant in Risk, Finance & Insurance Practice, Mercer Zainal Consulting Sdn Bhd.
- 1996 to 1997 – Risk Analyst, International Credit Department, Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Berhad, London, United Kingdom.
Qualification
- 1999 – Master of Arts in Mathematics (Hons.), Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- 1994 – Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Hons.), Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- 2003 – Diploma in Actuarial Management, City University of London, United Kingdom.
- 1996 – Diploma in Actuarial Science, City University of London, United Kingdom.
- 1998 – Diploma in Actuarial Techniques, Institute of Actuaries, London, United Kingdom.
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad
Directorship in public companies
- Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Independent Non-Executive Director
| DATO’ MOHD ZUHRI ABDULLAH Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 64 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 1 June 2025 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election 30 June 2025 |
Committee Memberships
- Chairman of Risk and Sustainability Committee
- Member of Audit Committee
Working Experience
- Present – Member of the Board of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
- Present – Chairman of UUM Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Present – Non-Executive Chairman, TETO Engineering Sdn Bhd
- Present – Managing Director, Kasugi Prima Sdn Bhd & Group
- 2006 to 2008 – Non-Executive Director, Zygox Berhad
- 2011 to 2014 – Chairman, USIM Tijarah Holdings Sdn Bhd
- 2010 to 2016 – Member of the Board of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
- 2005 to 2009 – Various leadership roles, My Penang Limited, JomMalaysia International Sdn Bhd and Malaysia International Franchise Sdn Bhd
- 2005 to 2006 – Non-Executive Director, SYF Resources Berhad
- 2004 to 2008 – Non-Executive Director, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS)
- 2004 to 2012 – Managing Director, Immarang (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Qualification
- Senior Management Executive Programme (Customer Focus), INSEAD, France
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, United Kingdom
- A-Levels, The Bournemouth & Poole of Further Education, United Kingdom.
- Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid (SAHOCA), Alor Setar Kedah
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Langgar, Kedah Darul Aman.
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Nil
Directorship in public companies
- Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Independent Non-Executive Director
| DATUK WIRA ABDUL MUTALIF ABDUL RAHIM Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 54 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 15 August 2025 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Memberships
- Member of Nominating and Remuneration Committee
Working Experience
- 2024 to Present – Chairman Risda Security and Services Sdn Bhd
- 2023 to Present – Director, Universiti Malaya.
- 2022 to 2023 – Member of the Board of Trustees, Yayasan Bank Rakyat.
- 2022 to 2023 – Chairman, Council of Entrepreneurship Development and Corporation, Petaling Jaya.
- 2017 to 2018 – Assistant Coordinator, Federal Government of Dewan Undangan Negeri Taman Medan.
Qualification
- 1993 to 1998 – Master in Business Administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills, USA.
Number of Board Meetings Attended in 2025:
- Nil
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Nil
Directorship in public companies
- Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Independent Non-Executive Director
| DATUK CHE HASNADI CHE HASSAN Independent Non-Executive Director |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 49 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 15 January 2026 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Memberships
• Nil
Working experience
- 2008 to Present – Group Chief Executive Officer of Amona Group of Companies
- 2004 to 2008 – Regional ICT Head for Central & Northern Region, National Petroleum Company (PETRONAS)
Qualifications
• B. Eng. (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
• A-Levels, MARA Junior Science College, Malaysia
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
• Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
• Nil
Directorship in public companies
• Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
• No
Conflict of interests with the Company
• Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory
bodies during the financial year
• Nil
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
(Alternate Director to Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi)
| HAIZAD RIZAL A AZIZ Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (Alternate Director to Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi) |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 47 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 10 October 2024 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Memberships
- Nil
Working Experience
- August 2024 to Present – Chief Financial Officer, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT).
- September 2022 to August 2024 – Chief Financial Officer, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Diperbadankan (KWAP).
- November 2021 to February 2022 – Chief Financial Officer, Sime Darby Oils.
- March 2016 to October 2021 – Group Chief Financial Officer, SME Bank Group.
- January 2013 to March 2016 – Group Chief Financial Officer, Johawaki Group of Companies.
- October 2013 to December 2015 – Director (Managing Director until July 2014), Halagel (M) Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Johawaki Group of Companies).
- June 2011 to December 2012 – Vice President, RHB Investment Bank Berhad.
- June 2010 to June 2011 – Head, Finance Division, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad.
- October 2009 to June 2010 – Head, Group Statutory & Management Reporting, RHB Bank Berhad.
- January 2007 to April 2009 – Audit Senior, KPMG, Financial Services, Dublin, Ireland.
- March 2008 to November 2008 – Senior Consultant, KPMG, Business Advisory Services (secondment at CIT Leasing between March 2008 – November 2008), Dublin, Ireland.
- December 2004 to July 2006 – Fund Accountant, Daiwa Securities Trust and Banking (Europe) Plc, Dublin, Ireland.
- November 2002 to December 2004 – Audit Senior, Bluett Conran & Co, Dublin, Ireland.
- October 2000 to July 2002 – Trainee Chartered Accountant, BDO Simpson Xavier, Business Assurance & Advisory Department, Dublin, Ireland.
Qualification
- 2018 – Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants, Dublin, Ireland.
- 2017 – Advanced Management and Leadership Programme, Said Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
- 2006 – Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants, Dublin, Ireland.
- 1999 to 2000 – Bachelor in Accounting & Finance (Hons.), Dublin Business School, Ireland.
- 1997 to 1999 – Professional Diploma in Accounting, Accounting and Business College, Kuala Lumpur.
- 1996 to 1997 – National Certificate in Accounting, Accounting and Business College, Kuala Lumpur
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Nil
Directorship in public companies
- Boustead Properties Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
(Alternate Director to Ahmad Farouk Mohamed)
| MOHD FIRDAUS ZULKIFLI Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (Alternate Director to Ahmad Farouk Mohamed) |
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| Nationality Malaysian |
Age 39 |
Gender Male |
Date of Appointment 10 October 2024 |
Length of Service Less than 1 year |
Date of last Re-election Nil |
Committee Memberships
- Nil
Working Experience
- March 2023 to Present – Vice President, Corporate Finance, Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera.
- November 2021 to February 2023 – Senior Manager, Growth & Strategy, Capital A Berhad.
- July 2016 to October 2021 – Head of Business Development, Group Strategy, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd.
- September 2019 to March 2020 – Interim Head of Company, Naza Communications Sdn Bhd.
- June 2014 to June 2016 – Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning, UEM Sunrise Berhad.
- January 2013 to May 2014 – Assistant Manager, Managing Director’s Office, UEM Edgenta Berhad.
- January 2012 to December 2012 – Assistant Manager, Operations Control, UEM Edgenta Berhad.
- January 2011 to December 2011 – Executive, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, UEM Edgenta Berhad.
- June 2009 to December 2010 – Engineer, Operations & Maintenance, UEM Edgenta Berhad.
Qualification
- Master of Management, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak.
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Details of any interest in the securities of Boustead Holdings Berhad
- Nil
Directorship in other public listed companies
- Pharmaniaga Berhad (Alternate Director to Encik Mohammad Ashraf Md. Radzi)
Directorship in public companies
- Nil
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the Company
- No
Conflict of interests with the Company
- Nil
Other than traffic offences, any convictions for offences within the past 5 years and other particulars of any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- Nil
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