Directors' Profile

TAN SRI DATO' HJ. ABD. KARIM B. SHAIKH MUNISAR
Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director

A Malaysian, aged 73, was appointed to the Board on 17 April 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed the Chairman of the Company on 31 May 2023.

He holds a Master in Business Administration (Business Finance) from University of Edinburgh, Advanced Diploma in Economic Development (with Distinction) from University of Manchester, United Kingdom and Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from University of Malaya. He also attended an Advance Course in Urban Planning JICA in Tokyo, Japan.

In 1974, Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Abd Karim was the Assistant Director at the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. Between 1975 to 1980, he held different position in various districts in the state of Perak as Assistant District Officer, Kinta; Chairman of Kinta District Council; Assistant District Officer 1, Kampar; Chairman of Kampar/ Gopeng Municipal Council and also Assistant State Secretary of Perak (UPEN).

He was the Chief Assistant District Officer 1 (Land) of Kuantan District Office and Chief Assistant State Secretary of Pahang (Housing Division) in 1980; Deputy Director of Klang Valley Planning Secretariat, Prime Minister Department in 1982; Chief Assistant State Secretary of Selangor (Local Authority Division) in 1987.

He also served as the President of Ampang Jaya Municipal Council from 1992 to 1996. He had an outstanding career in the government sector and was the President of Petaling Jaya Municipal Council in 2003 and 2004. Prior to that, he was the District Officer cum President of Sepang District Council from 1998 to 2003. In 2005, he opted to join the corporate sector and was appointed as President of Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad. Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Abd Karim was previously the Executive Chairman of various companies listed in Bursa Malaysia such as Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad, Kumpulan Hartanah Selangor Berhad and Chairman of Taliworks Corporation Berhad from 2004 to 2011.

He was also Chairman of various other companies namely Konsortium Abass Sdn Bhd, Titisan Modal Sdn Bhd, Central Spectrum Sdn Bhd, Cekal Tulin Development Sdn Bhd, JAKS-KDEB Consortium Sdn Bhd, Hydrovest Sdn Bhd and Perangsang Hotel & Properties Sdn Bhd. In addition, Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Abd Karim was also a member of the Board of Directors for Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas), Syarikat Pengeluaran Air Selangor Holdings Berhad (Splash), Cyberview Sdn Bhd and Alam Flora Sdn Bhd.

He currently sits on the Board of Lion Posim Berhad (formerly known as Lion Forest Industries Berhad).

He does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 56, was appointed to the Board on 23 December 2003. He is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company and a member of the Sustainability Committee and LTIP Committee.

He holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Toronto School of Business. Upon obtaining his diploma in 1990, he started his career with JAKS.

As the CEO of the Group, Mr Ang is instrumental in providing the leadership, business strategy and direction for the Group. He brings valuable entrepreneurship experience and business acumen to the Group.

He has been actively involved in the day-to-day operations and management of the Group’s business activities that encompass the water and infrastructure construction projects and power plant and renewable energy projects. He also has experience in property development and the setting up of manufacturing plant for mild steel pipes and common clay bricks. He also holds directorships in several other private limited companies.

Ang Lam Poah is the brother to the Director, Ang Lam Aik. Save as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 53, was appointed to the Board on 23 December 2003. He is an Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Sustainability Committee and LTIP Committee.

He has been actively involved in various businesses after the completion of his University Degree in 1995. Since then, he has acquired extensive experience and expertise especially in water, property construction and steel manufacturing industries.

Dato’ Razali does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 50, was appointed to the Board on 23 December 2003. He is an Executive Director of the Company.

He holds a Diploma in Computer Science from Canada and has been involved in project management and construction related fields since 1995.

Ang Lam Aik is the brother to the Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Ang Lam Poah. Save as disclosed, he does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 46, was appointed to the Board on 2 December 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. She is the Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Audit Committee and a member of the Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee and LTIP Committee.

Ms Khor Hun Nee has her professional qualifications from the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She is also holding the Capital Markets Services Representative's License issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Ms Khor Hun Nee started her career in 2000 in the audit field for about four years. She then moved to various senior finance positions in Intel Technology Sdn Bhd, Computer Systems Adviser and Airbus Helicopters Malaysia Sdn Bhd. She has more than 17 years of experience in finance management, financial reporting, corporate finance, auditing and taxation. She is currently self-employed as a licensed financial planner.

She sits on the Board of Fiamma Holdings Berhad, YKGI Holdings Berhad and Hextar Retail Berhad (formerly known as Classic Scenic Berhad), all public companies listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Ms Khor Hun Nee does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no other conflict of interest with the Company. She has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 63 was appointed to the Board on 11 July 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

He holds a Master in Business Administration (Finance) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bachelor of Natural Resource Economics from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Diploma in Public Administration from the National Institute of Public Administration and Diploma in Agriculture from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.

Dato’ Othman Bin Semail started his career in 1982 with Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) as Assistant Agricultural Officer. After serving RISDA for 16 years, he then moved to Ministry of Primary Industries, Malaysia as Assistant Secretary from 1998 until 2003. He then served as Assistant Director at the Public Service Department, Prime Ministers Department for 2 years from 2003 until 2005.

Dato’ Othman Bin Semail began his service with the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia in 2005 as Assistant Secretary with the Government Procurement Division. He rose through the ranks in the division with various capacities including Principal Assistant Secretary, Head of Section, Deputy Secretary (Operation) and Under Secretary (Head of Government Procurement Division). In October 2018, he was appointed as the Deputy Secretary General of Treasury (Management) until his retirement in March 2021.

Dato’ Othman Bin Semail does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no other conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.

A Malaysian, aged 74 was appointed to the Board on 11 July 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. He is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee and LTIP Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.

He holds a Bachelor of Economics (majoring in accounting) from University of Malaya. He also attended an Advance Course in Banking at the Asian Institute of Management in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Upon graduation in 1973, Mr Lim Gin Gee joined and held different positions in various departments in United Malayan Banking Corporation Berhad. He then joined Pacific Bank Berhad in 1982 and held senior managerial positions with experience in banking, credit and corporate loans. He left as First Vice President in 2001. In October 2001, he decided to venture into the corporate field and joined JAKS Sdn Bhd as Chief Operating Officer. He left JAKS Group in 2003 to pursue his own business ventures in manufacturing and construction.

Mr Lim Gin Gee does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company and has no other conflict of interest with the Company. He has no convictions for offence within the past five years.