BIONAS MURABAHAH

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Management

Mohd Safi'e M. Jaffri, Malaysian, is the Executive Chairman of the Bionas Group. Prior to Bionas, he has acted in the capacity as chief executive of several notable organizations within the technology, construction and property development sectors in Malaysia and Singapore in the past. These include amongst others executive chairmanships in South Johor Amalgamated Holdings Berhad (now known as SJA Berhad), a diversified public company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities, and the Chase Development property development group in Singapore. He has also been associated with the production of the world's first tablet personal computer, and was also involved in identification technology endeavors such as the e-passport system for the Tajikistan Government, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) personnel tracking for the Malaysian Prison Department, delegate tracking for the ASEAN Ministers Meeting in conjunction with ICT week Malaysia 2006 and warehouse management systems for an Indonesian supermarket chain. Today, he continues to play a pivotal role and is an essential driving force in the success of the Company's corporate strategies and various operational efforts.

Zurina Amnan, Malaysian, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bionas Group. She has been key in mapping out the Group's core strategies. She leads the operational supply chain, and business and corporate relations of the Group. Zurina is entrenched in the Group's operations, managing over 330 nurseries and collection centres and million acres of plantation. This includes managing 8 biofuel processing plants around Malaysia and in neighboring regions. Her leadership quality has extended the company’s global presence to Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kenya. With the Company diverse operational experience and unrivalled business heritage, it is now poised to take a leading position in the global business arena. Zurina has also been invited to speak on Jatropha development strategies at the Jatropha World Summit 2008, Bali, Indonesia. She has also acted in the capacity of chief executive in several other national level technology projects in the past.

Awang Yusop Adom, Malaysian, was appointed to BIONAS Group as Chief Executive Officer of Bionas Murabahah Bhd based in Sarawak. He has more than 35 years of experience in the field of Operations Management, Organic Business Growth, Strategic Planning, Staff Development-Promotion and Leadership Development, having worked in senior management positions in diverse industries such as education, manufacturing, international trading, shipping, insurance and timber. Under his previous corporate leadership, he has turned around an underperforming RM20 million timber company with previous losses of RM 18 million to profits in 2000 to 2006, reaching at 10 % profits and 30% gross margin, and 100% increase in EBITA and free-cash-flow performance. He also, transformed the poor performing international shipping company into performer generating $10 million sales and profits (and growing) in a period of just 1 year.

Prior to joining BIONAS, he had previously worked as Managing Director of Sedidik Sdn. Bhd and Managing Director of Harwood Timber Products Sdn. Bhd. Besides his corporate involvement, Awang Yusop was actively teaching in local universities and twin programs of international universities and colleges such as Herriot Watt University, UK, University of Hertfordshire, UK, Southern Cross University Australia, University of Southern Queensland, Australia, Sun Shine Coast University, Australia, Legenda University College, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lim Kok Wing University, Stamford College and Inti International University College. He holds MBA, majoring in Marketing and Bachelor degree in business from Oklahoma City University, USA and currently pursuing Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) at Asia E University Malaysia.

Izmet Iskandar Tan Sri Ramli, Malaysian, is Director of Corporate Affairs of the Bionas Group. He is an Affiliated Member of the Association of International Accountants (AIA), and a Member of the Corporate Finance Faculty under the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). Izmet is also a director of Firium Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, an investee information & communication technology solutions company of Sumitomo Corporation immediately after his term as Director of Corporate Finance at Persoft Systems Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian Microsoft software licensing corporation. He also served with RHB Capital Berhad where he was Secretariat of the Working Group Committee responsible for setting up of RHB Islamic Bank Berhad. His experience in Islamic banking and finance was further expanded via his involvement on the Islamic Financial Services Board, an international standard setting body for the Islamic financial services industry, hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia. Prior to joining RHB Capital Berhad, he was involved in assurance services with Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen. Izmet holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom (UK).

Yuswira Md Yussop, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Technology Director. His primary responsibilities span over Bionas’s technology implementation and maintenance at all company’s factories, mills and refineries. He also works closely with the production division in line of research and development (R&D). He holds Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Hons) from Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan. He has wide practical experiences in Preventive Maintenance (TBM & CBM), Corrective Maintenance, Breakdown Troubleshooting activities, RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) for Press Machines, Conveyor System, and Transfer Equipment. He has gained these experiences from working in senior positions with Miyazu (M) Sdn Bhd, Proton Bhd and Hatakeyama Engineering Sdn. Bhd. During his last service at Miyazu, he was the Head of Maintenance Department who was responsible to monitor MTBF & MTTR for 11 Production Lines and 16 Overhead Cranes ranging from 5 to 40Ton. He also has ability to communicate in Japanese, English and Malay.

Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Operation Manager. His main responsibilities include the general operation of Bionas group of companies, projects development and client relationship management (CRM). He is also responsible for the administration of Bionas Murahabah Bhd. He was born and raised in Saudi Arabia (Mecca) for 19 years and well educated by the Saudi schooling system. He speaks Arabic as fluent as native Arabs beside the Malay and English languages. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Management from United Kingdom. He began his career in 2002 with Asia Bureau Sdn Bhd, and has up to 2006, worked with companies such as EBL Global Sdn Bhd, Oleum SS Trading (Exxon Mobile affiliate) and Integrascreen Sdn Bhd (currently known as World-Check) as Senior Research Analyst for Middle East. In 2007, he joined Sky Vista Sdn Bhd as Assistant Production Manager and was subsequently promoted to Operation Manager and Middle East Marketing Advisor. He had acquired vast experiences in corporate management, business due diligence, market research, Agro-technology and Middle East market.

Zarina Binti Edris, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Chemistry Division Manager. Her responsibility includes conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and experiments in Bionas's laboratories for quality control, product improvement and developing new formulas. She holds MSc in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She is a member of Regional Analytical Science Symposium (SKAM). She has actively participated in various international congresses and conferences such as 14 Asian Catalysis Congress, Korea (ACC) 2008, International Conference of X-Ray (ICXRI) 2006 – 2008 and International Workshop & Conference in Nanotechnology, MPOB-GSAS Seminar “Frontier Research for The Oil Palm Industry 2007” and International Conference on X-Ray and Related Techniques in Research & Industries 2006. She was the first winner of National Anti-Drug Assay Contest. She has also written several topics for The Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences. Prior to Bionas, she worked with Latexx Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Kamunting Perak, 2002. Then she joined Combinational Technologies and Catalysis Research Centre (COMBICAT) from 2003 to 2008. She was responsible to formulate nonionic surfactant based on palm oil component through ethoxylation process which is used heterogenous and homogensous catalyst. This surfactant is important to produce emulsifier, stabilizer and detergency in any application.

Mohd Azmil Mohd Noor, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Chemist. His responsibility includes assisting chemistry division manager in conducting chemical analyses, experiments and improving current chemical formulas. He has completed his higher education in France where he has obtained Bachelor Degree of Science in Chemistry from Universite’ de Cergy-Pontoise and Master Degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from ESCOM School of Engineering. He has received GSK-ESCOM Bronze Link Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry. He speaks fluently French beside English and Malay languages. Prior to joining Bionas, he been working in several giant corporations in France and Malaysia such as Institut Francais de Petrole (IFP) France where he was responsible for Stability of Crude Oil Emulsions (viscoelastic properties of crude oil/water interface and effects of demulsifier). Also, he worked for Tyco Electronics France, ENSCR Rennes France and lastly Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Hasrat Bin Ibrahim, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Finance & Accounting Manager. His portfolio of responsibilities includes accounting and financial management, as well as the Group's corporate finance & audit, risk management, budgeting and treasury activities. He has Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He has wide experiences in financial management, accounting services and audit activities. Prior to joining Bionas, he had previously worked in A. Rahman, Associates and Mass Composite Sdn Bhd and other national companies.

Norafzatul Binti Zainol, a Malaysian, was appointed to Bionas Group as Assistant Operation Manager. Her main responsibilities include the general operation of the head quarter office, network of nurseries, and Bionas affiliate's compnies. She reports directly to the Operations Manager in administrating BIONAS & BATC companies. She has Bachelor's Degree in Technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang. Prior to joining Bionas, she had previously worked in counseling and communication department for Pusat Teknologi dan Pengurusan Lanjutan (PTPL) group of companies from 2007 to 2009. She has two years experience in corporate management and communication. Besides that, she is a motivator and speaker in several educational events.