United Plantations Berhad announced the retirement of Mr. Ho Dua Tiam @ Ho Guat Tiam as executive director of the company with effect from January 2, 2019. With effect from 1st January 2019, Mr. Ho Dua Tiam is a Non-Independent, Non- Executive Director as he has since retired from his position of Inspector General, Estates and Special Adviser of United Plantations Berhad.