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Change in Boardroom

WCT HOLDINGS BERHAD

Date of change 01 Nov 2025
Name DR SOFIAH BINTI ABD RAHMAN
Age 65
Gender Female
Nationality Malaysia
Designation Independent Director
Directorate Independent and Non Executive
Type of change Appointment

Qualifications

No
Qualifications
Major/Field of Study
Institute/University
Additional Information
Doctorate
PhD in Retailing
University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Masters
MBA (Marketing)
University of Tampa, United States of America
Degree
B.Sc. Marketing
University of West Virginia, United States of America
Diploma
Accountancy
Universiti Teknologi MARA

Working experience and occupation
Dr. Sofiah Binti Abd Rahman began her career at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor in 1987, where she served as a Marketing Lecturer and later as ETR Coordinator. In 1992, she joined UiTM Shah Alam as a Lecturer in Marketing and Retailing and subsequently, a Course Tutor for the BBA (Hons) Retail Management program.

During her tenure with UiTM, Dr. Sofiah demonstrated exceptional leadership through a series of key administrative roles. She served as Head of Strategic Unit, Faculty of Business Management (2000-2004), Head of Centre for Retail Studies (CENTREX) (2002-2008), and Head of Department - Marketing (Faculty of Business Management) in 2009, before being appointed as the Deputy Dean of Research and Consultancy (Faculty of Business Management) (2009-2011). Her contributions to academic excellence culminated in her promotion to Professor of Marketing/Retailing (2011-2020). Dr. Sofiah also held senior leadership positions including Group CEO of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (2011-2013), Director of the Institute of Business Excellence (UiTM) (2014-2020), and later Consultant to the Institute of Business Excellence (UiTM) (2020-2025).

In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Sofiah has an extensive record of industry collaboration. She has served as a consultant and advisor to leading corporations such as PERNAMA (Perwira Niaga Malaysia), Carrefour (Aeon Big), Tesco, Aeon Jusco, Proton Commerce, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Telekom Malaysia, L'Oral (M) Sdn Bhd, Baerlocher (M) Sdn Bhd, and Mydin Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any)
NIL
Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer
NIL
Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer
NIL
Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries
NIL




Announcement Info

Company Name WCT HOLDINGS BERHAD
Stock Name WCT
Date Announced 31 Oct 2025
Category Change in Boardroom
Reference Number C03-29102025-00017