Megan Holdings appoints Phua Zhi Yong as audit committee head
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Megan Holdings Limited announced a board change, with independent director Long Jia Kwang resigning effective October 31, 2025, citing personal commitments and no disagreements with the company’s operations, policies or practices. On November 21, 2025, the board appointed Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) as an independent director, chairman of the audit committee, and member of the nominating and compensation committees.
Mr. Phua, age 38, is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) with over a decade of experience in financial management, compliance, corporate governance and public company reporting, including serving as CFO of YY Group Holding Limited and leading its U.S. Nasdaq listing. The company considers him an “audit committee financial expert” and formalized his role through a director offer letter effective November 21, 2025.
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FAQ
What did Megan Holdings Limited (MGN) announce in this Form 6-K?
Megan Holdings Limited reported the resignation of independent director Long Jia Kwang and the appointment of Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) as an independent director, chairman of the audit committee, and member of the nominating and compensation committees.
Why did Long Jia Kwang resign from Megan Holdings Limited (MGN)?
Long Jia Kwang resigned as an independent director, chairman of the audit committee, and member of the nominating and compensation committees due to personal commitments, and his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Who is the new independent director and audit committee chair at Megan Holdings Limited (MGN)?
The board appointed Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) as an independent director, chairman of the audit committee, and member of the nominating and compensation committees, effective November 21, 2025.
What relevant experience does Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) bring to Megan Holdings Limited (MGN)?
Mr. Phua is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) with over a decade of experience in financial management, compliance, corporate governance and public company reporting. He has served as CFO of YY Group Holding Limited since 2019, leading its successful U.S. Nasdaq listing on April 22, 2024 and overseeing ongoing U.S. reporting and compliance.
Why is Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) considered an audit committee financial expert at Megan Holdings Limited (MGN)?
The company believes Mr. Phua’s extensive background in financial reporting, internal controls, U.S. public company compliance and corporate governance qualifies him as an “audit committee financial expert” and supports his role as independent director and chairman of the audit committee.
Does Phua Zhi Yong (Jason) have any family relationships with Megan Holdings Limited (MGN) directors or executives?
Mr. Phua does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of Megan Holdings Limited, supporting his status as an independent director.
Was Phua Zhi Yong’s appointment at Megan Holdings Limited (MGN) documented in a formal agreement?
Yes. Megan Holdings Limited entered into a director offer letter with Mr. Phua, effective November 21, 2025, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 6-K.