Straits Energy Resources Berhad announced appointment of Mr. Sunny Ho Khin Choy to lead its indirect subsidiary Straits CommNet Solutions Sdn Bhd. Mr. Sunny Ho, who has led various key sections in Digital Nasional Berhad, Axiata's Edotco, Nokia Malaysia and Ascom, among others, will spearhead Straits' push into the 5G-driven digital space and Internet of Things transformation of the regional oil and gas industry. Mr. Sunny Ho will drive Straits CommNet to explore the vast wireless network communication and infrastructure business opportunities in the 4G and 5G rollout of Malaysia and regionally, further expanding the Group's business exposure and revenue stream.

His appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of Straits CommNet effective 3 February 2022 is announced less than three months after Straits' joined hands with Texas-based Baicells Technologies Co. Ltd, which provides innovative 4G Long-Term Evolution and 5G New Radio access solutions in its first collaboration initiative. Mr. Sunny Ho's last posting prior to joining Straits CommNet was in Digital Nasional Berhad.

Meanwhile, Mr. John Ho Soon Choy was also appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Straits CommNet effective 3rd January 2022. With over 32 years of experience in the IT industry, Mr. John Ho has in the past led a MIS/IT team that provided support on SAP and IT infrastructure for F&N and Yeo's Malaysia and Indonesia. He is a specialist in IT restructuring, improving system processes and achieving cost optimisation.