Directors' Profile

Gender
Male

Age
66

Nationality
Malaysian

Encik Kamari Zaman Bin Juhari (“Encik Kamari”) was appointed to the Board of Directors (“Board”) on 13 March 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Subsequently, he is redesignated to Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Company on 30 April 2023.

Qualification

Master of Public Administration, Harvard University
Bachelor Degree in Science (Resource Economics), University Putra Malaysia
Diploma in Forestry, University Institute Teknologi Mara
Diploma in Systems Analysis, Institure Tadbiran Awan Negara (“INTAN”)

Encik Kamari started his career as an Administrative Officer under its Bank Regulation in Bank Negara Malaysia from may 1982 to April 1988. In April 1988 to April 1991, he was promoted to Senior Administrative Officer and subsequently promoted to Manager from April 1991 to June 1992. From June 1992 to October 1993, he was appointed as a Manager under its Labuan Offshore Unit. In June 1992 to October 1993, he was appointed as the Manager under its Investment Ops & Fin Market.

From September 1996 to August 1999, he was appointed as the Deputy general Manager Lembaga Pembangunan Labuan / Labuan Development Authority. Thereafter, he was appointed as the Deputy Director under its Bank Regulation in August 1999 to January 2022 and Deputy Director under its Development Finance and Enterprise in June 2022 to January 2003.

In May 2003 to January 2004, Encik Kamari was promoted to the Head of SME Special Unit and subsequently to Director of Special Investigation Unit from January 2004 to May 2006. From August 2006 to December 2008, he was appointed as the Director of Human Resource management. In December 2008, he was promoted as the Director of Development Finance and Enterprise Department. He was retired in February 2013 but still remained as the Director of Development Finance and Enterprise Department in a contract basis until February 2014.

Presently, he is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Permodalan BSN Berhad. Save as disclosed above, he does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Encik Kamari does not have family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Male

Age
43

Nationality
Malaysian

Mr. Leong Seng Wui (“Mr. Leong”) was appointed to the Board on 17 January 2023 as an Executive Director.

Qualification

Diploma in Business Information technology, Binary Business School.

Mr. Leong has been an entrepreneur in the Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) industry for over 23 years. He started off his career in the ICT retail sector after he graduated in IT studies. He was one of the pioneers technopreneur in Malaysia starting out on his own setup, he focused on the telco and mobile retailing industry. A driven individual, he was instrumental in driving his company. He was awarded the prestigious Golden Bull award (Top 100 SME) by Alliance Bank Berhad and Nanyang Siang Pau, the notable PIKOM ICT Retailer of the year award, Dopod retailer of the year, O2 Retailer of the year, Dopod Top 10 Retailer of Asia Pacific under his leadership.

In year 2011, he joined the 1 Utopia Berhad Group as Marketing Manager in ICT Utopia Sdn. Bhd. to grow the brand as well as to assist with the creative aspect in events and retail management. At the same time, due to his vast experience in the ICT product market and channel aspect, he advised and assisted in the ICT products segment of the 1 Utopia Berhad Group. On 12 September 2012, Mr. Leong was appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer, tasked with heading, and growing the entire operations of the 1 Utopia Group and was appointed as Executive Director to lead the company to a further milestone. He has led other public companies that were involved in numerous businesses particularly in information technology.

Presently, Mr. Leong does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Mr. Leong does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Male

Age
48

Nationality
Malaysian

Mr. Teh Chee Hoe (“Mr. Teh”) was appointed to the Board on 13 march 2023 as an Executive Director.

Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Materials Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

Mr. Teh started his career as a Programmer in Silverlake System Pte. Ltd. In year 1998. He was the Business Development Director of ExtendedSys Pte. Ltd. from year 1999 to 2001. In year 2001 to 2004, he was the Director of Konsortium Multimedia Swasta Sdn. Bhd.

In year 2004, he founded Vibrant Bridge Sdn. Bhd., and he worked as the Managing Director until year 2009. In year 2008, he co-founded dJava Factory Sdn. Bhd., and he is the Chief Operating Officer of dJava Factory Sdn. Bhd. from year 2016 to 2017, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Scan Associates Berhad.

Presently, he is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Willowglen MSC Berhad. Save as disclosed above, he does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Mr. Teh does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Male

Age
35

Nationality
Malaysian

Mr. Krishnan A/L Dorairaju (“Mr. Krishnan”) was appointed to the Board on 13 March 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is the Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

Qualification

Licence tax agent approved by the Ministry of Finance
Member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants (“MIA”)
Member of Chartered Tax Institute by Malaysia (“CTIM”)
Member of Associate of Chartered Certified Accountant (“ACCA”)
LLB (Hons), University of London
Master in Business Administration, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Mr. Krishnan has more than 13 years in the financial industry and a qualified Chartered Accountant, he is currently a Partner in a boutique professional firm that provides numerous services including corporate advisory, accounting, human resource management, secretarial, taxation, information technology and capital management.

In addition, he is also serving two other group of companies as their Executive director where he leads and advices the companies on the strategic business and operational development aspects which includes day-today operations, tac relayed matters, client management, human resource planning and etc.

Mr. Krishnan is also part of the Management Team in Living minds Sdn Bhd and Iron Foot Sdn Bhd, a unique marketing solution services provider in Malaysia which is primarily involved in sports marketing. Prior to venturing into the business arena, Mr. Krishnan worked in various accounting firms in Malaysia including PWC, Taxand Malaysia and Morison AAC. He specialises in providing business and tax advisory service to clients across a range of industries such as property development, construction, manufacturing, plantation and trading. Mr. Krishnan also represents clients in discussion and negotiations with various government agencies in relation to appeals, incentives, grants, licenses etc.

Presently, he is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Classita Holdings Berhad. Save as disclosed above, he does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Mr. Krishnan does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Male

Age
57

Nationality
Malaysian

Encik Azman Hisham Bin Che Doi (“Encik Azman”) was appointed to the Board on 13 March 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is the Chairman of Nomination Committee and member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Qualification

Master in Financial Management, University of Hull
Bachelor Degree in Business Administrations, University Utara Malaysia
Diploma in Public Administration, University Tehnologi Malaysia

Encik Azman started his career as a Corporate Services Officer in Bapema Trading Sdn Bhd (currently known as PFM Capital Holding Sdn Bhd) from year 1992 to 1993. In year 1994 to 1997, he was a tutor and lecturer under the School of Business Administration in University Utara Malaysia.

From year 1998 to 2017, he begins his career at the Securities Commission Malaysia as an Assistant Manager and his last position was Director of Corporate Resources. In year 2012 to 2016, he was appointed to lead, a body corporate established by the Securities Commission, the Securities Industry Development Corporation as a Chief Executive Officer.

In April 2017 to January 2022, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Razak School of Government.

Presently, he does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Encik Azman does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Female

Age
62

Nationality
Malaysian

Dato’ Tang Ngat Ngoh (Lisa) (“Dato’ Lisa”) was appointed to the Board on 24 March 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is a member of the Nomination Committee.

Qualification

Member of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Masters of Science (Analytical Chemistry), University of Malaya
Bachelor of Science with Education (Hons), University Science Malaysia

Dato’ Lisa began her career as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in year 1987 with the Royal Malaysia Police (“RMP”) and then served as an investigating Officer in the Criminal Investigation Department at the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters until year 1988. Then, she was posted to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department in year 1989 as an Operation Officer cum Investigating Officer, in the Malaysian Police Headquarters, Bukit Aman.

Dato’ Lisa was promoted as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in year 1999 and to serve as a senior lecturer in the Forensic Science Unit of the RMP College Kuala Lumpur until year 2006. She was promoted to Superintendent of Police in year 2007 to act as the Head of DNA Analysis Section cum the Quality manager of the RMP Forensic Laboratory, in which she successfully helped the RMP Forensic laboratory to attain accreditation status under MS ISO 17025 in the year 2013. In the same year, Dato’ Lisa was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police DA Databank Division in the Malaysian Police Headquarters, Bukit Aman until year 2019.

In year 2020, she was promoted to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police to serve as the Head of Strategic Policy Division in the Inspector General of Plice Scretariat (Research & Development) of RMP until she retired in the year 2021.

Presently, she does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Dato’ Lisa does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. She does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. She has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Female

Age
66

Nationality
Malaysian

Ms. Jade Lee Gaik Suan (“Ms. Jade”) was appointed to the Board on 3 January 2022 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Malaya

Ms. Jade has about 30 years of working experience in the banking and insurance industry. She joined American Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd under the Consumer Cards Group for 10 years with the last held position as a Director. She was in-charged of the distribution of direct, telesales, anti-attrition and direct marketing, product development and management. She then left the American Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and joined Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad handled end-to-end business management under the Unsecured Lending division for 6 years before leaving the company as General Manager.

Subsequently, she joined RHB Bank Berhad under the Credit cards division for 3 years before leaving the company as General Manager. She then left the RHB Bank Berhad and joined Prudential Services Asia Sdn Bhd as a Chief Operating Officer for 3 years where she contributed to the set up Shared Services Hub, cross border project management and served 3 businesses including Malaysia and Singapore.

Thereafter, she joined CIMB Bank Berhad as the Regional Head for the Wealth Management & Segment for 8 years where she led the SEA region including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia serving Priority Banking, CIMB @ Work, Wealth management including investments, Bancassurance and Universal Life, Product management including Western Union, SpeedSend and MEPS.

Subsequently, she moved on to AMMB Holdings Berhad as a Managing Director Retail Bank for 3 years managing business strategy and performance management comprised o channel management, product management, retail credit management, customer experience & service quality and employee engagement.

She retired at the age of 62 from banking industry and In December 2019, she co-founder Artsans Digital Mall Sdn Bhd and acted as Chief Executive Officer, a position that she is currently holding.

Presently, she does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Ms. Jade does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. She does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. She has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.

Gender
Male

Age
52

Nationality
Malaysian

Mr. Ng Chee Keong (“Mr. Ng”) was appointed to the Board on 1 December 2017 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee.

Qualification

Bachelor of Laws, Bond University, Australia

He was first employed as a chambering student by Messrs Baharuddin & CK Lim in year 1995, where he was in charfe of perusing, drafting statement of claims, providing legal opinions and researching on points of law. He left Messrs Baharuddin & CK Kim in year 1996 and was called to the Malaysian Bar in year 1996.

In year 1996, he joined Messrs Alan Chua & Co as Legal Assistant where he was responsible for advising on legal matters. He left Messrs Alan Chua & Co in year 1997 to join Messrs Stanley Chang & Co as Legal Assistant where he led its civil claim department and assisted in arbitration matter for construction disputes. In year 1998, he left Messrs Stanley Chang & Co to start his own law firm, Messrs C.K. Ng & Co which specialises in civil claim, conveyancing and advisory works on corporate laws. In year 2001, he merged with Ong & Tan to form Messrs Tan Ng & Ong which specialises in conveyancing of property or bank loans, civil claims for company matter, probate, family matter and execution of judgments. He left Messrs Tan Ng & Ong as a Consultant in June 2020.

Presently, he is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Khee San Berhad and is in charge of the legal compliance, internal controls and corporate governance of the company. Saved as disclosed above, he does not have any other directorship in other public companies and listed issuers in Malaysia.

Mr. Ng does not have family relationship with any Director and/ or major shareholder of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Group. He has not been convicted of any offence within the past five (5) years other than traffic offences and there have not been any public sanctions nor penalties imposed by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial period ended 30 September 2023.