UEMS

0.465

+0.01 (+2.2%)

Change in Boardroom

UEM SUNRISE BERHAD

Date of change 30 Aug 2026
Name DATUK WIRA AZMAR BIN TALIB
Age 66
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Type of change Redesignation
Previous Position Independent Director
New Position Chairman
Directorate Independent and Non Executive

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
Others
Financial Risk Management
Harvard Business School
Professional Qualification
Member
Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
Degree
Estate Management
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Working experience and occupation
Datuk Wira Sr. Azmar has over 45 years of leadership experience in institutional investment, financial services, urban development and infrastructure. He currently leads Tun Razak Exchange ("TRX"), Malaysia International Financial Centre ("IFC"), where he has spearheaded the transition from master planning to the operationalisation of Malaysia IFC agenda, fostering an ecosystem that supports long-term capital, talent and innovation.

He is recognised for championing good governance, sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") practices, including integrating ESG principles into TRX master plan. His strategic vision and commitment to governance and sustainability have earned him national recognition including the Tokoh Maal Hijrah Award (Melaka, 2025), for his contributions to institutional development. 

Datuk Wira Sr. Azmar is committed to academic development and serves on the Property Industry Advisory Panel of the University of Malaya and as an Ahli Program CEO@Faculty 2025 at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Prior to joining TRX, he served 18 years with Permodalan Nasional Berhad ("PNB"), holding various senior leadership roles, including Group Chief Executive Officer positions within the PNB Group. He led strategic acquisitions, corporate restructuring and turnaround exercises and oversaw the development of 13 major townships in the Klang Valley.

Since 2011, he has served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of TRX City Sdn. Bhd., where he is responsible for the comprehensive development of TRX. He works closely with financial regulators government stakeholders, and global institutions to position TRX as a trusted platform for regional and international finance.

He also led the procurement and planning of Bandar Malaysia, a strategic national development project, including the creation of advanced facilities for the Air Force, Army and Police Air Wing.
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
No
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
Any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, that the person has with the listed issuer or its subsidiaries:

Datuk Wira Sr. Azmar Talib is the Group CEO of TRX City Sdn Bhd and a Director on the Board of TRX's wholly-owned subsidiary, Bandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in which both companies' principal activities are similar to UEM Sunrise Group, which include property development and property investment.
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
Nil



Remarks :
Following Datuk Wira Sr. Azmar Talib's redesignation as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company effective 30 August 2026, he would relinquish his position as Chairman of Board Development Committee and a member of Board Tender Committee of the Company effective the same date.


Announcement Info

Company Name UEM SUNRISE BERHAD
Stock Name UEMS
Date Announced 28 Aug 2026
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-24082026-00016