ECOFIRS

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Change in Boardroom

ECOFIRST CONSOLIDATED BHD

Date of change 19 Jan 2026
Name MR YIP KIT WENG
Age 55
Gender Male
Nationality Malaysia
Designation Independent Director
Directorate Independent and Non Executive
Type of change Appointment

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
Professional Qualification
Accountancy
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Chartered Accountant
Professional Qualification
Accountancy
Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia
Certified Practising Accountant
Professional Qualification
Taxation
Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Professional Qualification
Taxation
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Associate Member (ATII)
Degree
Bachelor of Commerce - Financing and Accounting
University of Western Australia

Working experience and occupation
Mr. Yip has approximately 3 decades of experience in Equity Fundraising, Corporate Finance and Advisory Services, Corporate Banking, Private Debt Securities Issuances and Private Equity Transactions. 

Mr. Yip is currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Esente Capital Berhad, PCA Capital Markets Sdn. Bhd., Privasia Technology Berhad, Euro Holdings Berhad and Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Infocus Group Limited which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. 

He started his career in 1993 with Messrs PriceWaterhouseCoopers before joining Utama Merchant Bank Berhad (formerly known as Utama Wardley Berhad) three years later. He spent a total of eight years as Senior Manager, Corporate Finance with Utama Merchant Bank Berhad and also worked as Executive Director with AFG Global Services Sdn. Bhd. and AFG Advisory Sdn. Bhd. from 2004 to 2008. He served as Director of Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking with CIMB Investment Bank Berhad from 2010-2013. He then joined RHB Investment Bank Berhad as Director/Team Head of Corporate and Investment Banking Services. In 2014, Mr. Yip joined as Executive Director of Investment Banking at Nomura Securities Malaysia Berhad. From October 2019 to November 2021, he was the Deputy Group Managing Director of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad.

He also currently serves as President of the Malaysia Divisional Council for CPA Australia since 2025, Mr. Yip was elected as Deputy President for the calendar years 2023 and 2024. Mr. Yip also serves on the Council of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants having been appointed by the Minister of Finance 2 under the Accountants Act, 1967 (Act 94) for the term from 15 February 2025 to 14 February 2027. Mr. Yip also serves as a Member of Curtin University Faculty of Business Industry Advisory Board from 2023 to 2026.
Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any)
1. Euro Holdings Berhad
2. Privasia Technology Berhad
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
NIL
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
NIL
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
NIL




Announcement Info

Company Name ECOFIRST CONSOLIDATED BHD
Stock Name ECOFIRS
Date Announced 19 Jan 2026
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-16012026-00008