7 November 2020

PENG SOON-LIU YING RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM KLK TO PURSUE THEIR OLYMPIC DREAM

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), one of the leading plantation companies in announces its sponsorship of World rank No 7 Mixed Soon and . Doubles, Chan Peng The sponsorship, in line with its corporate responsibility effort to promote harmonious culture through sports as well as to support our nation’s pursuit for global sports excellence, it is hoped that the Rio silver medallists duo will continue to bring all Malaysians together and make the country proud when chasing their Tokyo Olympics dream.

KLK executive director Lee Jia Zhang said in a statement that, “We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our lives, we are humbled to be able to help ease the financial woes for our Malaysian Mixed Doubles during this difficult period. We hope that with our sponsorship, Peng Soon-Liu Ying can focus and be better prepared for the Games.”

The Tokyo Olympics was deferred for one-year to July 23 - Aug 8 in 2021 due to the pandemic. Although Peng Soon-Liu Ying had forgo the two Denmark Opens in October 2020, they are looking at making a return early next year for the two BWF Opens in Asia. The world No. 7 duo need to stay within the top 16 until next year to qualify for Tokyo Olympics 2021.

Chan Peng Soon has expressed his gratitude to KLK for the support given to Goh Liu Ying and him. “The deferment of this year’s Olympics also meant that we will need to continue to train to maintain our physical form for another 12 months, in which this will require extra financial expenses. Thank you KLK for coming forward to support us during this difficult time as it is not easy to find support and sponsorship during the COVID-19 pandemic”, said Chan.

“The money will help us cover the travel expenses for our future tournaments. We can now focus on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics and hopefully achieve a better result for Malaysia”, said Liu Ying.

Since turning Pro as independent players, Peng Soon-Liu Ying have done well by winning the 2019 Thailand Masters and New Zealand Open.

The announcement also sees Peng Soon-Liu Ying become the first brand ambassadors for KLK’s DavosLife E3 Complete, a natural Vitamin E dietary supplement comprising Tocotrienols and alpha tocopherol derived from palm fruits. It is formulated for high bio-absorption and suitable for adults with busy lifestyle and elderly with symptoms of tiredness. Tocotrienols as an antioxidant is beneficial at neutralizing free radicals and may help support overall wellness and vitality and boost healthier body.

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(From left) Jimmy Yow, Head of Sales and Marketing of KLK OLEO, Goh Liu Ying, Eric Tan, Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing of KLK Land, and Lee Jia Zhang, Executive Director of KLK at the official signing ceremony

Apart from continued training, Peng Soon and Liu Peng Soon and Liu Ying are the first Ying also taking natural supplements to help Brand ambassadors for KLK’s DavosLife E3 increase sport endurance Complete, a natural Vitamin E dietary supplement

Note: This press release is in relation to a supplement product advertisement (MAL18126021NC)

About Kepong Berhad Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a company incorporated in Malaysia, is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad with a market capitalisation of approximately RM23.9 billion at the end of June 2020). Started as a plantation company more than 100 years ago, plantation (oil palm and rubber) is still leading as KLK’s core business activity. Since the 1990s, the Group has diversified into resource-based manufacturing (oleochemical, derivatives and specialty chemicals) and vertically integrated its upstream and downstream businesses. The 1990s also saw the Group capitalising on the strategic location of its landbank in Peninsular Malaysia by branching out into property development. Since the dawn of the 21st century, the Group has been in strong consolidation mode, in preparation for bigger leaps into the future.

About Davos Life Science Sdn Bhd Davos Life Science was established in 2004, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad. We are one of the leading market players producing high quality phytonutrients derived from palm oil, namely Davos Life E3 Tocotrienols and DavosLife Biocarotene. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are RSPO- and MSPO-certified. We have established R&D facilities in Malaysia and Biopolis to spearhead research on the effects of Tocotrienols and Biocarotene in the human body and product innovations. Our research has been published in leading scientific publications.

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