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Fake Investment Scam Involving Unauthorised Use of I REIT Managers Sdn Bhd (“IRM”) AND AME REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST ("AME REIT")'s Name and Logos

IRM has recently become aware of several instances of unauthorised and fraudulent use of IRM's and AME REIT's names and logos. These falsified images and misleading messages have been circulated online, particularly on social media and messaging platforms, with the intent to deceive the public to participate in scams and fake investment schemes.

Police reports have been filed in response to these incidents.

IRM strongly advises the public to remain vigilant, verify information thoroughly, and rely exclusively on AME REIT's official communication channels for updates.

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    Lee Chun Kiat

    Manager, Business Development and Investor Relations / Alternate Director to Lee Ling Sien
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 27
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 8 August 2024
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: Less than 1 year
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Majoring in Accounting and Finance, The University of Queensland, Australia
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Lee Chun Kiat’s role is to assist the Chief Executive Officer of I REIT Managers Sdn. Bhd. (the “Manager”), the management Company of AME Real Estate Investment Trust (“AME REIT”), in executing AME REIT’s strategy to expand the fund size. He originates and evaluates potential pipeline properties for AME REIT and oversees the due diligence process for all property investments/divestments. He also assists the Head of Finance and Investor Relations on investor relation activities.

    Mr Lee commenced his career as the Corporate Planning Executive in AME Development Sdn. Bhd. in June 2020. He was transferred to I REIT in May 2022 as the Investment Officer before being promoted to the position of Assistant Manager – Investment in January 2023. Mr Lee was redesignated as Manager, Business Development and Investor Relations of I REIT on 1 May 2024. Apart from the involvement in I REIT, Mr Lee also involved in the business development and operational activities following his appointment to the Board of certain subsidiary companies within AME Elite Consortium Berhard (“AME Elite”)’s companies in construction and engineering division since October 2023.

    On 8 August 2024, Mr Lee is appointed as the Alternate Director to Ms Lee Ling Sien, the Executive Director also the Head of Real Estate of the Manager and the Alternate Director to Mr Lee Sai Boon, a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of AME Elite.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Alternate Director to Lee Sai Boon of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Mr Lee Chun Kiat is the son to Mr Lee Chai, brother to Ms Lee Ling Sien, cousin to Mr Lim Khai Wen and Ms Lim Pei Shi, and nephew to Mr Lim Yook Kim and Mr Lee Sai Boon.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 8 August 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 425,800 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed in the Annual Report 2024, Mr Lee does not have any conflict of interests and potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Lee does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and none of them has any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 March 2024.

  • Lee Ling Sien

    Head of Real Estate / Executive Director
    Female/Malaysian/Aged 34
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 8 August 2024
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: Less than 1 year
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Management), Monash University, Australia
    • Professional Diploma in Digital Strategy and Planning, Digital Marketing Institute
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Ms Lee Ling Sien has more than 10 years of experience in the sales and marketing of properties. Ms Lee is responsible for AME Real Estate Investment Trust (“AME REIT”)’s real estate management and operations. She heads the leasing function for the property portfolio which includes tenant relationship management and oversees property maintenance together with the property manager.

    Ms Lee started her career as a Marketing Trainee with Axis REIT Managers Berhad, the manager of AXIS REIT in October 2012 and subsequently a Marketing Executive in January 2013. She left Axis REIT in February 2013 to join AME Development Sdn. Bhd. (“AME Development”) as a Marketing and Planning Executive. Ms Lee was promoted to the position of Business Development Executive in July 2015 and subsequently to the position of Marketing Manager in January 2018. In May 2020, Ms Lee was appointed as an Alternate Director to Lee Chai in AME Elite Consortium Berhad. Ms Lee was subsequently transferred from AME Development to I REIT Managers Sdn. Bhd. (the “Manager”), the management company of AME REIT, in May 2022 as the Operations Manager. Ms Lee was redesignated as Head of Real Estate of I REIT on 1 May 2024.

    Apart fr0m the involvement in the Manager, Ms Lee also appointed to the Board of certain subsidiary companies of AME Elite Consortium Berhad (“AME Elite”) since October 2023. On 8 August 2024, Ms Lee is appointed as the Executive Director of the Manager and Mr Lee Chun Kiat be appointed as her Alternate Director.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Alternate Director to Lee Chai of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Ms Lee Ling Sien is the daughter to Mr Lee Chai, cousin to Mr Lim Khai Wen and Ms Lim Pei Shi, sister to Mr Lee Chun Kiat and niece to Mr Lim Yook Kim and Mr Lee Sai Boon.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 8 August 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 352,300 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed in the Annual Report 2024, Ms Lee does not have any conflict of interests and potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Ms Lee does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and none of them has any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 March 2024.

  • Lim Pei Shi

    Alternate Director to Chan Wai Leo
    Female/Malaysian/Aged 36
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Bachelor of Education (Montessori Early Childhood Teaching), Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    In 2010, Ms Lim was employed as a full-time teacher at the Lollipops Albany Childcare Centre, New Zealand. She also participated in programme planning and management with the teaching team. Ms Lim resigned from the centre in 2011.

    Ms Lim joined AME Development Sdn Bhd (“AME Development”) as a Marketing Administration Executive in August 2011 and was promoted to the position of Assistant Marketing Manager in March 2012. Ms Lim was appointed as the Marketing Director of AME Development in February 2013. Her primary role includes sales and marketing strategic planning, conducting presentations, planning and organising events in relation to marketing and publicity launches, organising site tours and exhibitions, and submitting the necessary information for various awards and accolades for the property development division. Ms Lim is also involved in the negotiation of commercial terms including pricing and technical specifications and liaising with the project management on the completion and delivery of properties.

    In October 2018, Ms Lim was appointed as the Alternate Director to Lim Yook Kim in AME Elite. She was promoted to the position of Property Development Director of AME Development in July 2019, a position she still holds currently. On 1 June 2023, following the resignation of Mr Lim Yook Kim as Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad (“AME Elite”), she was then appointed as Alternate Director to Lim Khai Wen in AME Elite in line with AME Group’s succession plan.

    Ms Lim is responsible for the property development operations including oversee of all stages of industrial park development, starting from feasibility study, land banking, conceptual planning, sales and marketing to management and operation of the industrial park. She is also involved in the leasing and management of industrial properties of AME.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Alternate Director to Lim Khai Wen of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Ms Lim Pei Shi is the daughter to Mr Lim Yook Kim, sister to Mr Lim Khai Wen, niece to Mr Lee Chai and Mr Lee Sai Boon, and cousin to Ms Lee Ling Sien and Mr Lee Chun Kiat
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 437,000 units and indirect unitholding of 60,000 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Ms Lim does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Ms Lim does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and she does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Kang Ah Chee

    Alternate Director to Lee Sai Boon

    Male/Malaysian/Aged 68
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP:  2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pekan Nenas, Johor
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Kang has around 51 years of experience in the construction industry and around 12 years in property development, property investment and management.

    Mr Kang began his career as a mechanical welder in a steel fabrication company in 1972. In 1981, Mr Kang became a joint proprietor of Syarikat Asia Mechanical Engineering, which ran the business of steel fabrication. Subsequently, when Syarikat Asia Mechanical Engineering Sdn Bhd was incorporated, Mr Kang was appointed as a director in December 1985.

    He was appointed as a director of AME Construction Sdn Bhd in October 1993 where he was primarily involved in construction machinery management as well as site operation activities. In December 1994, Mr Kang, together with Lee Chai, Lim Yook Kim and Lee Sai Boon, established Asiamost Sdn Bhd, a company that provides fire protection system and mechanical and electrical engineering services for building and construction projects. Subsequently, Mr Kang, together with Lee Chai and Lim Yook Kim, established Amsun Capital Sdn Bhd in February 1997 and was appointed as a director in July 1999 for the provision of heavy construction equipment and machinery hiring services. In September 2008, he co-founded AME Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd, a company principally involved as a contractor for fabrication of building structures and its related business.

    In August 2018, Mr Kang was appointed as the Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad (“AME Elite”). He resigned and was appointed as Alternate Director to Mr Kang Koh Wei in AME Elite with effect of 1 June 2023 in line with AME Group’s succession plan.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Alternate Director to Mr Kang Koh Wei of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Nil
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 22,318,230 units and indirect unitholding of 262,176,051 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Kang does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Kang does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Lim Yook Kim

    Alternate Director to Lee Chai

    Male/Malaysian/Aged 70
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Labis, Johor
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Lim began his career as a general construction worker in a construction company in Singapore in 1974. Mr Lim left Singapore and returned to Malaysia in 1977. In 1977, he became a joint proprietor of Syarikat Asia Mechanical Engineering which ran the business of steel fabrication. Subsequently, when Syarikat Asia Mechanical Engineering Sdn Bhd was incorporated, Mr Lim was appointed as a director in December 1985.

    Mr Lim was appointed as a director of AME Construction Sdn Bhd (“AME Construction”) in October 1993. His role in the company involved overseeing construction operation activities. He was also actively involved in the steel fabrication division of AME Construction, particularly in the sourcing of new equipment, the recruitment of skilled welders and capacity expansion plans. In December 1994, Mr Lim, together with Lee Chai, Kang Ah Chee and Lee Sai Boon established Asiamost Sdn Bhd, a company that provides fire protection system and mechanical and electrical engineering services for building and construction projects. Subsequently, Mr Lim, together with Lee Chai and Kang Ah Chee established Amsun Capital Sdn Bhd in February 1997 and was appointed as a director in March 1997 for the provision of heavy construction equipment and machinery hiring services. In September 2008, he co-founded AME Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd, where he took an active role in its management and business activities. During his tenure as the director of AME Construction, Mr Lim was involved in setting up the fabrication plant of AME Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd.

    In August 2018, Mr Lim was appointed as the Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad. He resigned on 1 June 2023 in line with AME Group’s succession plan.

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    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Nil
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER,
    AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Mr Lim Yook Kim is the brother-in-law to Mr Lee Chai and Mr Lee Sai Boon, father to Mr Lim Khai Wen and Ms Lim Pei Shi, and uncle to Ms Lee Ling Sien and Mr Lee Chun Kiat
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 22,768,230 units and indirect unitholding of 262,080,811 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Lim does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Lim does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Wee Beng Chuan

    Independent Non-Executive Director
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 61
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committee
    • Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Fellow Member of the ACCA
    • Chartered Accountant of the MIA
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Wee has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and audit services.

    In March 1989, he commenced his professional training in an audit firm, Weston Kay in London, England. Upon his return to Malaysia, he joined KPMG Malaysia, a financial and audit services firm, as Audit Senior in March 1993. In October 2003, he was admitted as a partner of KPMG Malaysia and was responsible for the audit of a wide range of companies which included public listed companies and multinationals in various industries until his retirement from the firm on 31 December 2017.

    He is also an experienced reporting accountant who has worked on numerous initial public offerings and various fund-raising exercises in the capital market. In August 2018, he joined Pembinaan Tuju Setia Sdn Bhd as a Financial Advisor overseeing the accounting and financial management matters. In August 2020, he was appointed as the Executive Director of Tuju Setia Berhad (“Tuju Setia”) and is responsible for the accounting, financial management and advisory of Tuju Setia group of companies’ financial matters.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Executive Director of Tuju Setia Berhad
    • Independent Non-Executive Director of QL Resources Berhad, also the Chairman of Risk Management Committee and member of Nomination Committee
    • Independent Non-Executive Director of V.S. Industry Berhad, also the Chairman of Audit Committee and member of Nomination Committee
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Nil
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 150,000 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Wee does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Wee does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Yau Yin Wee

    Independent Non-Executive Director
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 66
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
    • Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, University of South Alabama, United States of America
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Yau Yin Wee has more than 30 years of experience in Marketing and Credit Management.

    Mr Yau joined Hong Leong Finance Berhad in October 1983 as a Marketing and Credit Executive, where he was responsible for the marketing of business and retail loans. He was promoted to the position of Branch Manager in June 1987, where his responsibility expanded to overseeing the business operations of the branch.

    In August 1991, he was re-designated to the position of Hire Purchase Centre Manager to spearhead the bank’s automobile business in Perak by initiating new business concept, as well as setting up a dedicated team of Marketing and Credit Managers and Officers. He was subsequently promoted to the position of Corporate and Commercial Manager (Senior Manager) in February 1996. In September 2005, Mr Yau joined AmBank Group as Senior Manager and was subsequently promoted to Associate Director of the Corporate and Institutional Banking in May 2010 where he was involved in business marketing and development for corporate advisory and business loans, as well as assisted clients with their initial public offering processes on both Malaysia’s and Singapore’s stock exchanges until November 2014.

    In January 2015, he joined Hong Leong Bank Berhad as the Head of Retail Community Business whereby he facilitated the management of the Retail Community Business division in efforts to increase business efficiency, prior to the transfer as the Senior Regional Head (Southern Region) in November 2015, a position he held until his retirement in March 2021.

    Mr Yau served as a Committee Member of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia (now known as Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers) from 2001 to 2014 and Chairman of the Association of Finance Companies Malaysia (Johor Regional Committee) from 2000 to 2006.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Independent Non-Executive Director of Cape EMS Berhad, also the Chairman of Remuneration Committee, member of Audit Committee and Nominating Committee.
    • Independent Non-Executive Director of Axteria Group Berhad, also the Chairman of Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee
    • Independent Non-Executive Director/Chairman of Smart Asia Chemical Bhd
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Nil
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 250,000 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Yau does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Yau does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Datin Cheryl Kaur Pola

    Independent Non-Executive Director
    Female/Malaysian/Aged 45
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
    • Member of Audit and Risk Management Committee
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Monash University, Clayton, Australia
    • Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Datin Cheryl commenced her career as an Audit Assistant at KPMG Malaysia in February 2000 and subsequently left KPMG Malaysia to join a pioneer online research start-up. After her time there, she joined Amanah SSCM Asset Management Berhad in May 2001 until August 2004 as an Equity Analyst. In September 2004, she joined Prudential Assurance Berhad as the Deputy Manager, Equity, where she was part of a team responsible for managing in-house insurance funds.

    In August 2006, she joined Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad as a portfolio manager, where she was subsequently promoted to Senior Portfolio Manager and later, Deputy Head of Equities, until her departure in May 2020. During her tenure as Deputy Head of Equities, she was responsible for investing more than RM1.5 billion in assets. She also assisted in managing a team of 7 fund managers and analysts.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Nil
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Nil
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 400,000 units and indirect unitholding of 116,340 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Datin Cheryl does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Datin Cheryl does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and she does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Lee Sai Boon

    Non-Independent Non-Executive Director / Chairman
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 59
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 19 April 2021 (Redesignated on 2 January 2024)
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 3 Years 1 Month
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Master of Business Administration, University of Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America (“USA”)
    • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Lee is a highly experienced professional more than 28 years in construction and 10 years in property development, and property investment and management.

    He began his career as a Trainee Engineer at Oriental Assemblers Sdn Bhd and held engineering roles at Western Digital Malaysia Sdn Bhd in October 1988, followed by PCI Printed Circuits International Pte Ltd in November 1988, and Hewlett Packard (HP) Pte Ltd (“HP”) in January 1990. During his time at HP, he received training in the USA and was involved in technology transfers.

    From July 1994 to November 1994, Mr Lee joined Tru-Tech Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd as a Production Manager. In December 1994, he co-founded Asiamost Sdn Bhd, a company specializing in fire protection systems and mechanical and electrical engineering services for building and construction projects with Mr Lee Chai, Mr Lim Yook Kim and Mr Kang Ah Chee. In 2008, he co-founded AME Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd, a company principally involved as a contractor for fabrication of building structures and its related business. Currently, he holds important positions in AME Elite Consortium Berhad (“AME Elite” also the Sponsor of AME REIT) and its subsidiaries (“AME Group”).

    Mr Lee was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of I REIT Managers Sdn Bhd (“Manager”) on 31 March 2022 after his appointment to the Board as Executive Director on 19 April 2021. He was then redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Manager with effect from 2 January 2024 where he shall continue to provide leadership to the Board, fostering constructive collaboration between the Board and the management, instilling good corporate governance practices, working with the Board members and Chief Executive Officer to develop the overall strategic direction to chart AME REIT’s future growth, ensure robust risk management and cultivate positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Mr Lee Sai Boon is the brother to Mr Lee Chai, brother-in-law to Mr Lim Yook Kim, and uncle to Mr Lim Khai Wen, Ms Lim Pei Shi, Ms Lee Ling Sien, and Mr Lee Chun Kiat
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 8,027,400 units and indirect unitholding of 261,128,451 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Lee does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Lee does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Lee Chai

    Non-Independent Non-Executive Director (Redesignated on 8 August 2024)
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 61
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 19 April 2021
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP: 3 Years 1 Month
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia Certificate, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultan Ismail, Johor
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr. Lee Chai was appointed to the Board of I REIT Managers Sdn. Bhd. (the “Manager”), the management company of AME Real Estate Investment Trust (“AME REIT”), on 19 April 2021 as an Executive Director. He was then re-designated from Executive Director to Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Manager with effect from 8 August 2024. As the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Manager, Mr. Lee Chai offers strategic advice without engaging in daily operations of the Manager, utilising his extensive experience in construction and industrial property development. His knowledge covers all aspects of construction, from planning and design to management and post-construction maintenance. Additionally, he has significant experience in managing property investments, successfully leasing and tenanting industrial properties, and overseeing the rental and management of workers’ dormitories. Currently, he is also the Deputy Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Deputy Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of AME Elite Consortium Berhad
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Mr Lee Chai is the brother to Mr Lee Sai Boon, brother-in-law to Mr Lim Yook Kim, uncle to Ms Lim Pei Shi, and father to Ms Lee Ling Sien and Mr Lee Chun Kiat
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 8 AUGUST 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 24,540,400 units and indirect unitholding 262,156,551 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Lee does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Lee does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.

  • Chan Wai Leo

    Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director
    Male/Malaysian/Aged 50
    DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 April 2022
    TENURE OF DIRECTORSHIP:  2 Years and 2 Months
    MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD COMMITTEE(S)
    • Nil
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
    • Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”)
    • Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”)
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Mr Chan began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co., Malaysia (now known as Ernst & Young Malaysia). During his tenure, he handled various audit and transaction advisory engagements. In January 2003, he joined Pacific Star Group (Singapore) as Group Accountant, followed by Citibank Berhad as Assistant Vice-President, Financial Control, Global Consumer Banking, overseeing accounting and financial reporting.

    In 2006, he joined AXIS Development Sdn Bhd as a Senior Finance Manager and later moved to Axis REIT Managers Berhad in August 2008, where he played key roles in business development, investor relations, and property investment strategies in managing Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (“Axis REIT”), listed on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

    From 2016 until 2021, Mr Chan left Axis REIT to become the Chief Operating Officer of AREA Management Sdn Bhd (“AREA”), leading the development of AREA Logistics. He was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in October 2020 and tasked with overseeing Compass IP Sdn Bhd, a joint venture focused on developing a 220-acre industrial park, between the shareholders of AREA, entities of Permodalan Nasional Berhad and KWEST Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan)). He also co-founded Alpha REIT Managers Sdn Bhd with shareholders of AREA, the manager of Alpha REIT, a Shariah-compliant unlisted REIT focusing on education and education-related assets. He left AREA Group in November 2021 to join I REIT Managers Sdn Bhd (“Manager”) as Chief Executive Officer and was a key member of the management team leading the listing of AME REIT. He was appointed as Executive Director in April 2022.

    PRESENT DIRECTORSHIP(S) IN OTHER PUBLIC COMPANIES AND/OR LISTED ISSUERS
    • Nil
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DIRECTORS OF THE MANAGER AND/OR SHAREHOLDER OF THE MANAGER, AND/OR MAJOR UNITHOLDER OF AME REIT
    • Nil
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AT 2 MAY 2024
    Interest In AME REIT

    Direct unitholding of 400,000 units in AME REIT

    Conflict of interests with the Manager and/or AME REIT

    Saved as disclosed the Annual Report 2024, Mr Chan does not have any conflict of interest with the Manager and/or AME REIT.

    Conviction for Offences

    Mr Chan does not have conviction of any offences (other than traffic offences, if any) in the past 5 years and he does not have any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 31 March 2024.