17-Jun-2003

APPOINTMENT

Director

Executive

41

Malaysian

Master of Science in Business Administration (major in Management) City University, Washington St, U.S.A.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in Management) Central Washington University, Washington St, U.S.A.

Joined Anshin Casting Industries Sdn Bhd ("ACI") in 1987 and was transferred to Anshin Steel Industries Sdn Bhd ("ASI") in 1989 as Commercial Manager, involving in marketing and sales and purchasing functions. In 1996, was promoted to General Manager of ASI. Subsequently, in 1997 was appointed to the Board of Directors of ASI and Saga Makmur Industri Sdn Bhd ("SMI") as Executive Director. In 2000 was appointed to the Board of Directors in ACI and ACSAN Steel Service Centre Sdn Bhd ("ACSAN") as Executive Director. Persently hold position as Managing Director of ASI, ACI and ACSAN and also Executive Director of SMI.

None

Mr Lim Kien Lip is:-
i) son of Mr Lim Seng Chee, the major shareholder and retiring Executive Chairman and Director;
ii) nephew of Mr Lim Seng Qwee, the Deputy Executive Chairman and major shareholder; ;
iii) nephew of Mr Lim Sin Seong, the Executive Director and major shareholder;
iii) brother of Mr Lim Kiam Lam, Group Managing Director and major shareholder; &
iv) cousin of Mr Lim Hong Thye, Executive Director.

750,000 employee share options.