Key Management Team

Yang Kian Lock

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Yang Kian Lock, a Malaysian, male, aged 55, is the founder and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and has been with PLYTEC Group (“PLYTEC Group” or “the Group”) since March 1999. He was appointed to the Board of PLYTEC on 1 June 2018. He attended all six (6) Board meetings of the Company held in the financial year ended 31 December 2023. He is not a member of any Board Committee of the Company.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
• Graduateship of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Malaysia in 1994.
• Member of the Technological Association Malaysia (M.T.A.M.).
• Registered Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (“MBOT”).

Experience:
Mr. Yang is an entrepreneur with approximately 30 years of experience in the construction building materials industry. He first gained exposure to sales and marketing activities in 1989 as an independent sales representative with American Express (M) Sdn. Bhd. in the marketing of credit cards. He left American Express (M) Sdn. Bhd. in 1990 to pursue his ICSA professional qualification.

Over the course of his career, beginning in 1993, he has accumulated extensive experience in sales and marketing within the steel wire mesh industry. In 1997, he took on the role of Marketing Manager, where he was responsible for overseeing and managing a marketing team tasked with the sales and marketing of cut-and-bent steel products that are made to prescribed engineering requirements for use in the construction industry.

In March 1999, relying on the technical knowledge in the engineering of various construction building materials acquired by him throughout the years, he together with 2 business partners, acquired Sudut Swasta Sdn. Bhd. (“SS”) to venture into trading and distribution of building materials such as cut-to-size wire mesh, plywood and timber products.

He subsequently diversified the business of SS to include wire mesh fencing products, supply of construction formwork and construction engineering solutions by incorporating PLYTEC Fencing System Industries Sdn. Bhd. in 2002, PLYTEC Formwork System Industries Sdn. Bhd. in 2012 and PLYTEC IBS System MFG Sdn. Bhd. in 2017. In 2018, he was appointed as a director of BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd.

He has been actively participating in industry associations to advocate and promote the interests of the construction building materials industry in Malaysia. He has been an active executive committee member of the Building Materials Distributors Association of Malaysia (“BMDAM”) since 2004. He served as the President of BMDAM from 2014 to 2016 and was re-elected for a second term from 2016 to 2018.

He was also appointed as a member of the Productivity Nexus under the Professional Service Industry by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation for the term of 2017 to 2019. In 2017, he was recognised as SME Icons by Malaysian Service Providers’ Confederation (“MSPC”) for his outstanding contributions towards innovative, articulative and motivative talents that led the industry. In 2019, he was appointed as a council member of the MSPC. From 2016 to 2018, he was also actively participating in the implementation of the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP) initiated by Construction Industry Development Board.

As the Group Managing Director, he spearheaded the business plans and strategies to facilitate the growth of the Group to become a specialist in providing construction engineering solutions and pioneering digitalisation in the Malaysian construction industry. Under his leadership and guidance, the Group has grown rapidly to become one of the leaders in providing construction method engineering (CME) Solutions in falseworks and integrated digital delivery with the adoption of Building Information Modelling technology.

Present Directorship:
Mr. Yang does not hold directorship in any other public company and listed companies. He is currently the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Group and the director of PLYTEC’s subsidiaries. He is also a major shareholder of the Company.

Other information:
Saved as disclosed above, Mr. Yang does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Company or its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationships with any other Director or major shareholder of the Company. He has neither been convicted for any offences within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences, if any, nor received any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.

Ir. Louis Tay Chee Siong

Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Ir. Louis Tay Chee Siong, a Malaysian, male, aged 53, is the Non-Independent Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Company and has been with the Group since June 2013. He was appointed to the Board of PLYTEC on 1 June 2018. He attended all six (6) Board meetings of the Company held in the financial year ended 31 December 2023. He is not a member of any Board Committee of the Company.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
• Master of Science in Temporary Works and Construction Method Engineering from the City, University of London in 2024.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) from the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1996.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Registered Professional Technologist with the MBOT (P.Tech.).
• Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council of United Kingdom.
• Fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET).
• Fellow of the Academy of Engineering and Technology for the Developing World (AETDEW).
• Fellow of the Technological Association of Malaysia (LF.M.T.A.M.).
• Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers United Kingdom.
• Certified Construction Manager by the Construction Industry Development Board.
• Qualified Design For Safety (DFS) Professional.
• Occupational Safety and Health in Construction Industry (Management) Professional.

Experience:
Ir. Louis Tay began his career as a Civil and Structural Engineer with Nusareka Jurutera Konsultant Sdn. Bhd. in 1996, where he designed and supervised the construction of various housing projects and the venue upgrading for the KL Commonwealth Games in 1998. He was transferred to Jehantech Sdn. Bhd., an affiliate of Nusareka Jurutera Konsultant Sdn. Bhd., in 1998 as a Project Engineer and was promoted to the position of Project Manager in 2000 and subsequently to the position of Project Director in 2008. In Jehantech Sdn. Bhd., he led project implementation activities both in the form of project and construction management on a wide range of design and build projects and anchored the management and implementation of a large scale of projects undertaken by the company. He left Jehantech Sdn. Bhd. in 2011 and joined M+W High Tech Projects Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. as a Construction Manager. In his capacity as Construction Manager, he was in charge of civil, structural and architectural construction management works.

In 2013, he left M+W High Tech Projects Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and joined SS as its Business Development and Technical Director. In his capacity as Business Development and Technical Director, he was primarily responsible for the development, diversification and expansion of the core business competencies of the company. He also assisted in establishing new business entities within the Group carrying the PLYTEC brand name.

Present Directorship:
Ir. Louis Tay does not hold directorship in any other public company and listed companies. He is currently the Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Group and the director of PLYTEC’s subsidiaries, except for BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Other information:
Ir. Louis Tay is the brother of Ms. Tay Bin Joo, who is currently employed by PLYTEC IBS System MFG Sdn. Bhd. Saved as disclosed above, Ir. Louis Tay does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Company or its subsidiaries. He has neither been convicted for any offences within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences, if any, nor received any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.

Ir. Han Liang Kwang

Executive Director/Head of Engineering
Ir. Han Liang Kwang, a Malaysian, male, aged 51, is the Non-Independent Executive Director/Head of Engineering of the Company, and has been with the Group since September 2016. He was appointed to the Board of PLYTEC on 1 June 2018. He attended five (5) out of six (6) Board meetings of the Company held in the financial year ended 31 December 2023. He is not a member of any Board Committee of the Company.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical) from the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1996.
• Registered Professional Engineer with practising certificate (PEPC) with the BEM.
• Registered Professional Technologist with MBOT (P.Tech.).
• Associate fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET).
• Certified Building Information Modelling (“BIM”) Asset Information Professional by the BSI Training Academy.
• Certified BIM Project Information Professional by the BSI Training Academy.
• Certified BIM Manager by Construction Industry Development Board.

Experience:
Ir. Han Liang Kwang (“Ir. Edward Han”) began his career as an Assistant Electrical Engineer with Nusareka Jurutera Konsultant Sdn. Bhd. (“Nusareka”) in 1996, where he prepared the engineering designs of electrical and extra low voltage systems. He then joined Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn. Bhd. in 1997 as an Electrical Engineer.

In 1998, he joined Samling DorFoHom Sdn. Bhd. as a Senior Engineer, where he assumed the role of the maintenance lead of production plants and facilities until 2002. Prior to rejoining Nusareka in 2003, he assumed the role as a Senior Project Engineer in Sysnet Control Sdn. Bhd. in 2003. As a Senior Engineer in Nusareka, he led the engineering design and construction of mechanical, electrical and process (“MEP”) systems of high technology projects. He left Nusareka in 2007 and joined M+W Zander (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. in 2007 as a Senior Engineer (Electrical), where he led the engineering design and construction of electrical systems and the facility management and control system (FMCS). He remained with M+W Zander (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. until 2013 before he joined Perunding Wepco Sdn. Bhd. as an Associate in 2013. In Perunding Wepco Sdn. Bhd., he began to transition from a technical role to a management role, where he was responsible for overseeing and managing consultancy services provided by the company on the MEP systems of various residential, commercial and institutional projects.

He left Perunding Wepco Sdn. Bhd. in 2016 and joined PLYTEC Formwork System Industries Sdn. Bhd. (“PFWSI”) as the Head of Division of Engineering in September 2016. As the Head of Division of Engineering, he led the engineering division of PFWSI and oversaw product engineering development and operations by identifying, developing and managing resources to support engineering developments. In particular, he played a pivotal role in the acquisition of and setting up of the BIM technology and processes for industrialised building system (IBS) formwork solutions. In July 2018, he joined BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd. as a Technical Director and has been overseeing the development, management and operation of the BIM engineering division. Subsequently upon the completion of the acquisition of BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd. by the Company, he was redesignated as the Head of Engineering of the Group on 1 August 2022.

Present Directorship:
Ir. Edward Han does not hold directorship in any other public company and listed companies. He is currently the director of BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Other information:
Ir. Edward Han holds 80% of shareholdings in Hanyoong Consult Sdn. Bhd., a private limited company that provides technical support services to BIM Engineering Solution & Technology Sdn. Bhd., PFWSI and PLYTEC IBS System MFG Sdn. Bhd. Saved as disclosed above, Ir. Edward Han does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Company or its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationships with any other Director or major shareholder of the Company. He has neither been convicted for any offences within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences, if any, nor received any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.

Lim Boon Ping

Chief Financial Officer
Lim Boon Ping, a Malaysian, male, aged 34, is the Chief Financial Officer of the Group. He has been primarily responsible for overseeing the Group’s finance and accounting management, business performance, treasury functions and regulatory compliance to ensure that the Group meets its business objectives in terms of returns, profitability and cash flow.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from University Tunku Abdul Rahman in 2012.
• Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Experience:
Mr. Lim began his career in the audit division of Siew Boon Yeong & Associates, an audit fi rm in 2011, where he was involved in audit work on companies in various industries, including property development, construction, manufacturing, trading and real estate.

He then joined SS as an Accountant in June 2018, where he was responsible for the Company’s accounts and the presentation of analysis of financial matters to the management and board of directors. He was also responsible for overseeing the accounting policies and procedures of the company. In February 2021, He was promoted to the position of Senior Manager and subsequently to Group Accountant in August 2021. On 1 August 2022, Mr. Lim was redesignated to the position of Chief Financial Officer and he continues to play a similar role in addition to being in charge of all treasury and financing functions of the PLYTEC Group.

Other information:
Mr. Lim does not hold any directorship in public companies and listed companies. He does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business with the Company or its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationships with any other Director or major shareholder of the Company. He has neither been convicted for any offences within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences, if any, nor received any public sanction or penalty imposed by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.