Directorate change

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Hidong Estate PLC announced changes to its board of directors effective February 3, 2026, with the appointment of Mr. Poh Choo Beng as an independent non-executive director, bringing over 30 years of financial services experience. Concurrently, Mr. Chew Beow Soon resigned as an independent non-executive director after serving since September 1, 2000. Following these changes, Mr. Poh Choo Beng was appointed as the chairman and a member of the Audit Committee, replacing Mr. Chew Beow Soon.

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Hidong Estate PLC

03 February 2026

HIDONG ESTATE PLC

Appointment of non-executive director

Hidong Estate PLC ("Hidong" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Mr. Poh Choo Beng as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 3 February 2026.

Mr. Poh holds a BSc (Hons) degree in economics with a minor in accounting, and possesses Dealers' Representative licence, Fund Manager's Representative's and Futures Fund Manager's Representative's licences issued by the Securities Commission of Malaysia.

He brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial services which includes handling corporate-related deals, institutional equities dealing, fund management and investment analysis in investment banking, stock broking and asset management firms in Malaysia.

Resignation of non-executive director

The Company announces that Mr. Chew Beow Soon, an independent non-executive director of the Company, has stepped down from the board of directors ("Board") with effect from 3 February 2026.

Mr. Chew has served on the Board since 1 September 2000 and wishes to retire. The Board expresses its gratitude to Mr. Chew for his commitment and valued contribution to the Company during his tenure.

Changes in the Audit Committee

Mr. Poh Choo Beng was appointed as a member and chairman of the Audit Committee upon his appointment to the Board on 3 February 2026, replacing Mr. Chew Beow Soon who ceased to be a member and chairman of the Audit Committee on the same date.

Dated : 3 February 2026

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