Board Of
Directors

Dear investors and shareholders,
I am tremendously proud of our progress this year, we’ve delivered on milestones and seen a growth for this year. We’re achieving improved results and still expanding.

Macpie Berhad is growing to meet the expectations of international live events. Despite a world focused on entertainment from screens, the experience of a live event is still valued more than ever before. Live events have taken center stage with fans overwhelmingly choosing to spend their money on live experiences for music concerts and other entertainment events.

Macpie Berhad has taken notice of the worldwide demand for concerts as it continues to grow. We have already put a significant investment in Macpie Equipment and Macpie Ticketing to further improve the experience for fans and to create a complete vertically integrated business ecosystem that helps us put on better live events for the music and entertainment industry in Malaysia. I am glad to be working with Executive Director, Sean Ng, who introduced the concept for this business ecosystem that has greatly benefited the company.

Connecting artists with their most dedicated fans is so much more than a job, it is an honor. We look forward to continuing to bring high quality live music and event experiences to Malaysians in the coming years and I thank you for your support and investment in Macpie Berhad.

Mr. Lim Peng Tong, aged 61, Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Macpie Berhad and was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman on the 29th of January 2018.

Mr. Lim graduated with a Diploma in Banking and Financial Services in 1997 from Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia (IBBM) and is a Certified Credit Professional (CCP) since 2002, which is a professional requirement for all credit personnel in the banking industry. He is also an Associate member with IBBM which is now known as the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Mr. Lim retired from Malayan Banking Berhad after serving loyally for 38 years. He held his last position as the Regional Head of Business Banking of Northern Region (Penang, Kedah and Perlis) for the last 8 years since July 2010.

Mr. Lim is also the Executive Director of MSCM Holdings Berhad (formerly known as PanPages Berhad) and an Independent Non-Executive Director of DWL Resources Berhad (formerly Spring Gallery Berhad) and Dynaciate Group Berhad (formerly Tatt Giap Group Berhad).

Dear distinguished investors and shareholders,
“It’s time for us to be moving forward together”!

Macpie Berhad has delivered exceptional growth this year, our financial performance is looking good and investments we have made into bringing up Macpie Equipment and Macpie Ticketing have greatly boosted business for Macpie Berhad. Our venture into the music and entertainment industries are paying off greatly and we are proud to see this result.

But this doesn’t mean we should take it slow now – it’s time to keep moving forward together! We must constantly reinvent to meet the expectations of our clients, our sponsors, our partners, and fans of live music & entertainment in Malaysia. We are relied on to do the best we can and to bring more growth in the following years, it is imperative that we continue improving.

It is a privilege to work in a business that brings the most talented artists in the world to their most passionate fans in Malaysia. Thank you to our stockholders and everyone who continues to support the vision and mission of Macpie Berhad.

Mr. Sean Ng Chee Heng, aged 38, Malaysian, is an Executive Director of Macpie Berhad. He was appointed to the Board on the 22nd of February 2018.

Mr. Ng is the group founder and chief executive officer of SEG Capital Intelligence Sdn Bhd (“SEG”), an investment company focused on the digital mobile technology industry. As a major investor and shareholder in a few telecommunication and mobile technology companies which deals with digital rewards platforms, retail management, consumer application, supply chain management, logistics, and etc, SEG plays a vital role in helping these companies expand and create its own “Blue Ocean” market under SEG’s blueprint for value creation in companies they get involved in.

With more than 18 years of experience in the mobile technology business industry, and a graduate from Honolulu University with a Master of Business Administration, Mr. Ng has profound knowledge and keen insight of the industry with an extensive network of business partners and industry players. In 2012, he developed a renowned Malaysian smart device brand together with his other co-founders and it quickly gained prominence, market share, and firm footing in the ASEAN region. In just two years, the brand expanded to Indonesia and was making headway in other ASEAN markets. He believes in taking a hands- on approach to leading business and marketing strategies, branding management, logistics, multi-national supply chain management, operation strategies, and big-data business analysis.

Dear investors and shareholders,
The company is stronger now than ever before and continues to improve over time thanks to a dedicated team at every level of the company working towards a common goal. We are after all moving forward together.

Having made our move to online businesses, Macpie Berhad is leaner and more streamlined. We can serve our clients, partners, and customers at a more efficient and higher rate; a feat that wasn’t possible if we had just remained a traditional retail business.

Macpie Berhad has experienced some challenges but we are always reinventing our ways to circumvent those challenges and bring in improved financial performances for Macpie Berhad. There is nothing we cannot do if we work together with a strong vision and mission to guide us.

I look forward for the company to grow stronger and maintain consistent growth together. I am thankful for the dedicated people who still believe in what Macpie Berhad has been doing through the years.

Mr. Kenny Khow Chuan Wah, aged 44, Malaysian, is the Finance Director of Macpie Berhad. He was appointed to the Board on the 3rd of October 2011 as an Executive Director.

He graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a degree in Accounting and Finance (Distinction). He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and CPA Australia. He started his career as an auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia in 1997. He has extensive experience in auditing (Internal & External) for 13 years, including a two-year secondment from 2004-2006 at PricewaterhouseCoopers London.

Mr. Khow was trained in a big four audit firm in the areas of corporate exercises covering IPO, demerger of a listed entity, management & integration of two major companies in Malaysia, privatization of a major listed entity, rights issues, issuance of debt securities, as well as the sale & leaseback of key assets. His other work experience includes financial due diligence, advisory, and numerous cross-border security offerings. With his vast experience, he has also conducted many training courses across various industries in areas of accounting & auditing issues, principles & application of accounting standards (including IFRS), and audit methodology.

Mr. Khow joined Macpie Berhad as the Chief Financial Officer in 2010 to oversee the Group’s financial affairs including accounting, finance, tax, and treasury.

Mr. Khow is also the Executive Director of MSCM Holdings Berhad (formerly known as PanPages Berhad) and Chief Financial Officer of MMAG Holdings Berhad.

Dear investors and shareholders,
Our core businesses surrounding the promotion of live events include ticketing and equipment. We believe our focus on growing these businesses will increase shareholder value as we continue to enhance our revenue streams and achieve economies of scale on par with global platforms.

We will continue to strengthen our core operations, further expanding into additional markets and optimizing our cost structure. Our strategy is to grow and innovate by moving forward together. I have no doubt in my mind that we will continue to grow if we’re in this together.

I thank all of you for sticking with us in progressing throughout the years. We cannot have done any of this without you.

Mr. Lionel Vernon Yong Nguon Kee, aged 49, Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Macpie Berhad. He was appointed to the Board on the 21st of March 2017.

Mr. Lionel Yong CIA, CA (M), FCCA, CMIIA is an internal audit practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, and internal audit. He is a Certified Internal Auditor (USA), a Chartered Accountant (Malaysia), a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK). His specialties include the provision of independent and objective assessments of systems of internal control as implemented by the management to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance. He is also familiar with the requirements of carrying out investigations into corporate fraud activities and with the requirements of the governance and audit of Information Technology systems based on the COBIT Framework.

He has carried out risk assessment exercises for numerous companies, has been involved in the system development life cycle process in the implementation of several IT applications during his career, and led investigations into a number of corporate fraud activities.

He is currently the Director of Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Audit with OAC Consulting Sdn Bhd.

Dear investors and shareholders,
In this age of rapid technological advancements and vast consumer choices, live events are still unique and in demand as it is an experience that cannot be replicated. There is simply no copying the magic of a live show when a performer presents their work to a crowd of fans.

Thanks to social media, online video, and streaming, artists are now global superstars with fans in every corner of the world. There are no walls dividing their reach anymore. Forty percent of those fans are teens and millennials, a demographic that increasingly values experiences over material possession. We must aim to meet their demands, as live experiences will stand the test of time.

Thank you all for your continuous support and confidence. I hope we will continue to bring the most fantastic music and entertainment to Malaysians as we continue in moving forward together.

Mr. Alex Chong Ching Wai, aged 39, Malaysian, is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Macpie Berhad. He was appointed to the Board on the 22nd of February 2018.

Mr. Chong acquired his Bachelor of Jurisprudence from University of Malaya in 2003 and obtained the Certificate of Legal Practice from Lembaga Kelayakan Profesion Undang-undang, Malaysia in 2005. He was then called to the Bar in 2006.

In 2007, Mr. Chong joined YC Pang, Chong & Gordon as a Legal Assistant and was appointed as a Partner of the firm in the following year. During his tenure as a practitioner, his main role was to advise various companies on their corporate and commercial transactions as well as property related legal issues based on his experience. Other than that, his firm is appointed as the full panel solicitors to several major banks in Malaysia.

Dear investors and shareholders,
I am humbled and honored to be given the opportunity to serve as a board member. Macpie Berhad has big plans for expansion into the music and entertainment industry. Every step we take is to ensure continued financial improvement and growth through each year.

We want to be a leader for live music & entertainment and be a strong platform powered by artists, fans, and partners around the world. Thus, we are working hard towards the common goal of delivering the best of everything we have to offer. I believe, if we keep moving forward together, we can witness tremendous growth in our financial performance next year.

This year, Macpie Ticketing and Macpie Equipment has been implemented to creates a complete vertically integrated business ecosystem. With these two core segments, it will help our business become more efficient, and at the same time bring down the cost for our partners, and fans of live shows.

I’m glad to be part of the team and it is wonderful to be working together with so many talented people with so much knowledge on our industries. Thank you very much for your continued and strong support for Macpie Berhad and all it stands for.

Ms. Gina Woon, aged 37, Malaysian, has more than 12 years of experience in the broadcast and media industry. She was appointed to the board on the 30th of January 2019.

She graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College with an Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication (Media Studies). After that, she got her start as a broadcast journalist with RTM, covering news ranging from crime to natural disasters, politics, and economic issues.

She then joined TV3 and worked as an Assistant Producer cum News Presenter on Buletin Utama. During her time with the television channel, she had amassed a wealth of experience from interviewing high-profile celebrities, politicians, international artists, and successful entrepreneurs. She interviewed personalities such as Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, Lang Lang, a famous Chinese pianist and Franz Linder, CEO of Mido. She was also tasked with carrying out live reporting in front of millions of audiences.

From 2016 until 2018, she was the Image and Branding Consultant for Media Prima news and current affairs. She was the first female presenter who won Reader’s Digest Malaysia’s Most Trusted TV Presenter twice, in 2016 and 2017. She was also appointed as Chief Editor for the Malaysia Book of Records 2018. Currently, she is the CEO of Hive Media Sdn Bhd.