The board of STARHILL GLOBAL REIT has approved Mr. Tan Bong Lin's appointment as a Non-Executive Independent Director based on an assessment of his qualification, experience and independence and is satisfied that Mr. Tan will be able to contribute to the Company and Starhill Global REIT. Mr. Tan Bong Lin is a Non-Executive Independent Director of APAC Realty Limited and was formerly an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Parkway Life REIT. The appointment date is January 1, 2018.