Nexgram chairman, deputy chairman resign

PETALING JAYA: Nexgram Bhd saw a double resignation, with both its chairman and deputy chairman calling it quits.
Executive director Datuk Ir Lim Siang Chai, who was appointed to the board on Oct 12, has been redesignated as chairman.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the company announced that its chairman Datuk Seri Wira Ayub Yaakob 63, and deputy Norzain Abdul Wahab, 51 had resigned from their respective positions.
They cited their intention to pursue their personal interests and goals as the reason for their resignations, and denied there was any disagreement with other board members.
Lim who formerly served in the Cabinet in the capacity of deputy minister in various ministries, is also the chairman of Jiankun International Bhd and substantial shareholder of Ire-Tex Corp Bhd. He joined the board along with independent non-executive director Zaharin Ahmad Zamani, who became chairman of the nomination committee.