HJ BARKATH ALI BIN ABU BACKER, DJN, PKT, PJK

TRAINING
Trained in Industrial Management in Southport, Lancashire, UK.
Diploma in Company Direction from Institute of Directors, UK.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - KUMPULAN BARKATH
Overall charge of factory management at Hacks Malaysia Sdn. Bhd, Butterworth and production of "Hacks" confectionery. 1969

Overseered setting up of Barkath Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. and the production of "Sunquick" squash concentrate and other food products. 1970

Overseered setting up of Barkath Marine Products Sdn. Bhd, Penang, the seafood processing division of the Group. 1972

Set up licensed manufacturing of medicated confectionery in Bangkok, Thailand. 1978

Set up joint venture in Madras, India for the production of confectionery. 1986

Responsible for the joint venture of Kumpulan Barkath Sdn. Bhd. with Co-Ro Food, Denmark for the setting up of a RM 20 million factory, Barkath Co-Ro Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd, Seberang Perai for the production of "Sunquick" squash concentrate. 1993

Oversees operation of Group's trading depots and responsible for R & D and expansion of group products and group's diversification plans.

Also heads the Inhouse Graphic Arts Department and its creative team.

Responsible for the Group's annual turnover of RM 50 million and management of total of 800 employees. During this period, Kumpulan Barkath has won a number of awards for outstanding performance. It received the award for the 30th largest exported from Malaysian Government in 1983. In 1986 and 1991, the Group won the awards for best performance in sales and marketing of "Sunquick" squash concentrate from its principals, Co-Ro Food, Denmark. In 2001, it won, for the 5th successive year, the International Sales Achievement Award from Co-Ro Food.

Also chairs many local social events and contributes considerable sums to many charitable organisations.

Other awards won by Kumpulan Barkath are:-

	The 7th International Asia Award	(1987)
	International Selection of Food Quality Award	(1987)
	13th International Award for Food & Beverages	(1990)
	3rd Import Leaders Trophy Award	(1990)
	Marketing Management Award from The Asian Institute of Management, Philippines	(Sept.   1995)
	Certificate of Commendation for achieving Grade A status for excellence in food hygiene, sanitation and processing from ministry of the Environment, Food Control Department, Singapore	(1997)
	MS ISO 9002:1994 Quality Systems-Model for quality Assurance in Production, Installation and Servicing Certification - awarded by SIRM	(1997)
	"Halal" Certificate from the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, Pusat Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur for the production of "Sunquick"	(1997)
	"Sijil Pengesahan Halal" from the Majlis Agama Islam, Negeri Pulau Pinang for 'Hacks Sweets' and Barkath Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. products.	(2002)

Note:

Kumpulan Barkath celebrates its 58th Anniversary this year, marking a memorable milestone in the history of the Group.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

	Koperasi Permima, Pulau Pinang	National Vice President
	Sekolah Al Mashoor, Pulau Pinang	Vice President on Board of Directors
	Liga Muslim, Penang	Advisor
	Dewan Perniagaan Islam Malaysia	Vice President
	Penang Trade Council	Member

In August 1995, Hj Barkath was invited by the Penang State Government to sit on the Penang Trade Council, formed to enable the Government and the private sector to discuss ways of promoting trade

Hj Barkath has also contributed towards projects carried out by UMNO, welfare organisations, statutory bodies and religious organisations.

HONOURS & AWARDS

PJK (PINGKAT JASA KEBAKTIAN)
Conferred by TYT Yang Di pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Datuk Dr Awang bin Hassan, SMN, DUPN, SPMJ in 1982.

PKT (PINGKAT KELAKUAN TERPUJI)
Conferred by TYT Yang Di Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Dato' Seri (Dr) Haji Hamdan bin Sheik Tahir in 1999 on the occation of His Excellency's 73rd Birthday.

DJN (DARJAH JOHAN NEGERI)
Conferred by TYT Yang Di pertua Negeri Pualau Pinang, Tun Dato' Seri (Dr) Haji Hamdan bin Sheik Tahir in 1994 on the occation of His Excellency's 78th Birthday.

DIPLOMA OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DANISH ENTERPRISES AND PRINCE HENRIK'S MEDAL OF HONOUR
First Malaysian to be bestowed this Royal Danish Award in recognition of outstanding services towards strengthening trade relations between Denmark and Malaysia. (30th March 1995)

INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL AWARDS FOR RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

IRAI ILLA SELVAR AWWARD

Awarded in 1999 by the Muslim League, CHENNAI South india during its 50th Anniversary celebrations

MAULIDUR RASUL AWARD & ENTERPRENEURS AWARD

Awarded in July 1996 by the U.I.M. Association, Singapore for meritorous services to the Muslim Community and as an outstanding entrepreneur.

TOKOH LIGA MUSLIM AWARD

Awarded in 2001 witnessed by the Minister of Sports & Culture, Dato' Hishamuddeen Tun Hussein Onn

TOKOH MAAL HIJRAH AWARD

Awarded in 2002 by the Persatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang.