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 |
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Others
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Financial Risk Management |
Harvard Business School |
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Professional Qualification
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Member |
Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia |
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Degree
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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 |