The Board of Directors of Duty Free International Limited announced that Dato' Megat Hisham bin Megat Mahmud has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Member of Remuneration Committee with effect from July 9, 2013. His main responsibilities included the overall management of the business; implementation of strategic direction and business development; ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines of relevant authorities in Malaysia, in particular, Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission; ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures; and supervision and development of key personnel, of the respective financial institution.