KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Keh (Kerk) Chu Koh has resigned as chairman of Hup Seng Industries Bhd (Hup Seng), effective Dec 30, 2022.
Hup Seng in a notification to Bursa Malaysia said Keh, 79, resigned from the post he held in the biscuit manufacturing company since February 2003 due to "personal reasons".
Keh is the brother of Hup Seng managing director Kerk Chiew Siong, as well as the uncle of the group's executive director Kerk Chian Tung, and directors Teo Lee Teck, Kerk Kar Han and Kuo Liong Yok.
Hup Seng said Keh was responsible for planning the group's strategic business and production development, including the installation of various production facilities in its factory.
He also led the group's research and development team, responsible for researching new varieties of biscuits.
"He contributed in obtaining the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and British Retail Consortium (BRC) certifications for Hup Seng Perusahaan Makanan (M) Sdn Bhd in 2008 and ISO 22000:2005 in 2012, to ensure that product safety and quality are in line with global standards," Hup Seng said.
Hup Seng noted that Keh holds a 0.91 per cent direct stake or 7.31 million shares in the group, as well as a 0.59 per cent indirect equity interest (4.75 million shares).