Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 April 2018 – Diversified group Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad announced today the appointment of Ms Rita Benoy Bushon and Ms Norliza Kamaruddin as independent non-executive directors of KPS, effective 6 April, 2018. The two appointments expanded the Board to ten members, from eight previously.
KPS Chairman Raja Dato’ Haji Idris Raja Kamarudin said:
“We are delighted to welcome two accomplished women to the KPS board, as part of KPS’s commitment to embracing gender diversity as well as expanding the breadth of experience, based on individual merits, whom have led their respective fields and won numerous awards. Their appointments bring an outstanding mix of expertise to the Board and would further strengthen KPS’s fundamentals. Ms Rita’s unique perspective as corporate governance advocate and capital market veteran will be invaluable during a time of transformational expansion for the Group. Whilst, Ms Norliza’s wealth of communications insights will aid KPS’s strategic approach to aggrandise our branding and improve the Group’s visibility in the eyes of the public.We look forward to their contributions to KPS’s mission in creating sustainable value for our stakeholders and enhancing the quality of life of the larger community.