Kumpulan Kitacon Berhad announced appointment of MISS QUA MU IM as Independent and Non Executive Chairman. Date of change is June 26, 2024. Age is 74.

Qualifications includes Diploma in PUBLIC RELATIONS from IPRM-CAM, Professional Qualification in CERTIFIED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT from MII-THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OFFINANCIAL SERVICES, Professional Qualification in CHARTERED LIFE UNDERWRITER (CLU) from MII-THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OFFINANCIAL SERVICES and LIFE UNDERWRITER TRAINING COUNCIL FELLOW (LUTCF) from MII-LUTCF. Working experience and occupation: Ms. Qua Mu Im, 74, brings extensive leadership and organizational development experience from both corporate and non-profit sectors. She began her career as a Marketing Researcher at Jebsen & Jessen (M) Sdn Bhd, rising to General Manager of its subsidiary, Tiga Ikan (M) Sdn.

Bhd., for over a decade (1972 1982). She then transitioned into the Insurance and Financial Services industry, where she spent 24 years (1983 2007), including 18 years in Life Insurance, becoming the first woman in the country to gain Life Membership of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). She was instrumental in setting up the High Net Worth division for AIA in Hong Kong and served as COO of OSK Wealth Planners Sdn Bhd until her retirement in 2007.

Ms. Qua holds certifications as an MII-Fellow, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Chartered Financial Consultant. After retiring from financial services, she served as the Executive Secretary and later Private Education Director for The Methodist Church in Malaysia, overseeing strategic development and expansion projects, including the commissioning of new schools. Her community service includes serving as the First Lady President of the Kiwanis Club, Subang, and as President of AFS Malaysia (Antara Budaya Malaysia).

She has held various roles on boards, including the Methodist Boys School, Kuala Lumpur, and currently, the Vocational Training Opportunity Centre (VTOC) of Young Womens' Christian Association (YWCA) since 2023.