Gender : Male

Age: 41

Ahmad Rahizal’s professional journey is marked by a series of significant appointments and contributions. Initially appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director on 28 October 2016, he was re-designated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 9 June 2023, and later assumed the role of Executive Director of Operations, Human Resource and Admin on 16 January 2024. In addition to his leadership roles, he is a member of the Executive Committee of Minetech.

Over the span of more than 14 years, he has amassed substantial expertise across various corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. He commenced his career in 2008 as a Director at Noble Signet Sdn Bhd, where he focused on IT solutions for the banking sector. Between 2009 and 2012, he served as Chairman of UQ Holidays (M) Sdn. Bhd., facilitating pilgrimage flights for Umrah. From 2012 to 2020, he transitioned into consultancy and advisory roles, providing strategic guidance to numerous companies across diverse industries. His consultancy work has been instrumental in shaping business strategies and fostering growth and operational efficiency, delivering valuedriven solutions tailored to each company’s needs.

Currently, Ahmad Rahizal serves as a Board Member of Oricontours Sdn. Bhd. since 2020. In this role, he has collaborated with the State Government of Negeri Perak to spearhead coconut plantation initiatives, contributing significantly to regional agricultural development. Additionally, his involvement extends to sectors such as sand quarrying and waste management, highlighting his diverse business interests and commitment to sustainability.

He also holds board positions at Aliran Utara Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad within the MMC Corporation Berhad Group, where he oversees the management of a Water Treatment Plant.

Apart from his roles at Minetech, Ahmad Rahizal is not a director of any public companies or listed issuers. He sits on the board of several private limited companies. His brother is a Director of a 60%-owned subsidiary of Minetech, and other than this familial connection, he has no conflict of interest with Minetech Group.

Gender : Female

Age: 29

Emma Yazmeen Yip was appointed as Executive Director of Finance and Technology on 16 January 2024. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of Minetech.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lancaster and Sunway University.

Emma brings over 6 years of experience in financial and strategic planning. Her career began at Kenanga Investors Berhad in 2018, where she focused on financial planning and investment advisory services. The following year, she joined ADAP Capital Sdn Bhd as Finance Manager, overseeing financial planning and investor relations across the group’s diverse businesses.

In 2020, Emma was appointed Deputy Managing Director of Aimflex Berhad, listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. At Aimflex, she managed all aspects of business infrastructure and fostered a strong corporate culture. She led financial planning, investor relations, and the international expansion of the customer base, as well as business growth into new industrial sectors.

Before joining Minetech, Emma served as Finance Director of ADAP Capital Sdn Bhd from 2022. In this role, she was responsible for the overall strategic financial direction and maintaining strategic alliances with business partners and associates.

Aside from her role in Minetech, Emma does not hold directorships in any public companies nor listed issuers. However, she sits on the boards of several private limited companies.

Emma is involved in a Recurrent Related Party Transaction (“RRPT”) concerning the provision of services by irix Sdn Bhd, where she is a shareholder. Although the RRPT is not material, she has and will continue to abstain from all Board deliberations and voting on the matter. Additionally, she has a family member working in a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minetech.

Gender : Male

Age: 63

Ahmad Ruslan was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 21 February 2014. He is also Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as well as member of the Sustainability Committee of the Company.

Ahmad Ruslan graduated from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom in 1984 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Economic Studies (Accounting & Financial Analysis). After graduating, he trained as a Chartered Accountant at a firm in London.

In 1986, he joined Merchants Business Growth Consulting, a pan-European marketing consultancy in London as Group Financial Controller. He left Europe in 1993 and joined now known as CIMB Investment Bank Berhad in the Corporate Finance Department. In 1997, he assisted in the formation of Commerce Asset Ventures, the venture capital arm of CIMB Group. In 2000, he joined Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a leading global media organisation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as ASEAN Regional Development Director/ Managing Director of the Malaysian operations. In 2005, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Terengganu Incorporated, a strategic investment holding company for the state Terengganu where he led and restructured all corporate companies owned by the State. From 2008-2018, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Armstrong Marine & Offshore Sdn. Bhd. From 2010 to 2018, he was also the Chief Executive Officer of Sungai Temau Mining (M) Sdn. Bhd., an iron ore mining company. He is presently the founder and principal of Connoisseur Consult Sdn. Bhd.

Apart from his roles at Minetech, he is not a director of any public companies or listed issuer. He sits on the board of several private limited companies.

He has no conflict of interest with Minetech Group.

Gender : Female

Age: 49

Datin Feridah was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director on 12 June 2020. She is also the Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee, member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.

Datin Feridah graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (Hons) from Universiti Technology MARA and she has over 20 years of experience in accounting and corporate finance. She began her career as Assistant Accountant at a small firm prior to joining Ernst & Young. Subsequently, she joined Malaysia Airlines Systems Berhad (“MAS”), where she was posted overseas as the Regional Accounting Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Following more than 10 years with MAS, she joined Sapura Aero Sdn. Bhd. in 2016 as General Manager of Finance and Procurement. She currently runs her own accounting firm, Feridah Bujang Ismail & Co.

Datin Feridah is also a member of the Certified Public Accountant Australia. She was trained as a Chartered Accountant at various practicing firms in Malaysia and is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

Other than Minetech, she is not a director of any other public companies nor listed issuer. She sits on the boards of several private limited companies.

She has no conflict of interest with Minetech Group.

Gender : Female

Age: 64

Siti Aishah was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director on 12 June 2020. She is the Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. She is also the member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of the Sustainability Committee of the Company.

She graduated from University of Malaya with a Degree in LLB (Hons) in Law.

Siti Aishah, started her career as a Legal Officer in 1984 in Legal and Advisory Division of Attorney General’s Chambers of Malaysia. In 1987, she joined Bintulu Port Authority as Port Officer in charge of legal and secretarial matters. Subsequently in 1990, she was offered a position as Senior Manager (Legal) in Bintulu Development Authority (“BDA”) and thereafter promoted to Secretary of BDA to lead the Secretarial and Legal Division.

During her tenure of service in BDA, she also played a significant role in disputes resolution through the process of mediation and arbitration including litigation matters at High Court and Court of Appeal.

She has accumulated over 20 years of experience organising various activities and events while serving as a committee member and advisor for events held by BDA. She was also involved in the drafting and assessing of examination papers titled “Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan” for the Sarawak State Legislation.

For her services, loyalty, efforts and contributions towards BDA, she was awarded with the Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia 2010 Award by the Chief Minister of Sarawak, the highest state award given to the State’s Civil Servant. In addition, she was also awarded with Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (PBB) Negeri Sarawak in 2011 by Tuan Yang Terutama Negeri Sarawak.

Her last position in BDA prior to her retirement was the Assistant General Manager in charge of local authority matters.

Other than Minetech, she is not a director of any other public companies nor listed issuer. She sits on the boards of several private limited companies.

She has no conflict of interest with Minetech Group.