TAN SRI DATO’ KAMARUZZAMAN BIN SHARIFF
Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Tan Sri Dato’ Kamaruzzaman Bin Shariff was appointed to the Board as the Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 7 January 2014. He plays an active role in corporate governance as a member of both the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Throughout the financial year, Tan Sri Dato’ Kamaruzzaman attended all seven (7) Board Meetings, providing invaluable leadership and direction to the Company.
Tan Sri Dato’ Kamaruzzaman’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Malaya (1964), a Diploma in Public Administration from Carleton University, Canada (1969), and a Master’s in Public Administration from Syracuse University, United States (1979). His career began in 1964 as a Government Service Officer with the Ministry of Education, where he laid the foundation for a distinguished career in public service.
In 1972, he joined the Public Service Department as an Assistant Secretary and later moved to the Prime Minister’s Department from 1980 to 1988, where he held several senior roles. These included Director of External Assistance and General Affairs for the Economic Planning Unit (1980-1983) and Secretary of the Cabinet Division (1983-1988). In 1988, he was appointed Penang State Secretary, and in 1992, he returned to the Public Service Department as Deputy Director General. That same year, he was appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence. Between 1995 and 2001, he served as the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, contributing to the modernization and growth of the capital city.
Tan Sri Dato’ Kamaruzzaman became a Director of our Group in 2004, bringing his wealth of experience and public service expertise to our leadership team. He does not hold any directorships in other public companies or listed issuers, allowing him to devote his full attention and leadership to the success of our Group.
MOKHTAR BIN HASHIM
Managing Director and Key Senior Management
Mokhtar Bin Hashim was appointed to the Board as our Managing Director on 7 January 2014. He is also a member of the Risk Management Committee. During the financial year, he attended six (6) out of seven (7) Board Meetings, reflecting his active involvement in the company’s governance.
Mokhtar’s educational background includes a Malaysian Certificate of Education from the Royal Military College, Sungai Besi in 1976, followed by completing his A-Levels at Llandrillo Technical College in the United Kingdom in 1979. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Salford, United Kingdom in 1982.
In the same year, Mokhtar began his career with the Public Works Department as a Road Design Engineer. In 1984, he transitioned to Esso Malaysia, where he held multiple key positions including Project Construction Supervisor, Senior Contracts Engineer/Administrator, Senior Construction Engineer, Senior Off-Take and Structures Engineer, Lead Construction Supervisor, and Senior Fabrication Supervisor. After gaining valuable experience at Esso Malaysia, he joined our Group in 1994, where he has since been instrumental in our growth and success.
As Managing Director, Mokhtar oversees the overall management of the Group and is responsible for charting its strategic direction. He has been a key driver in guiding the company through various challenges and milestones, ensuring its continued development and market leadership.
Mokhtar does not hold directorships in any other public companies or listed issuers, allowing him to focus fully on the success and future growth of our Group.
WONG KONG FOO
Executive Director and Key Senior Management
Wong Kong Foo was appointed as Executive Director of the Company on 27 October 2022. He has attended six (6) out of seven (7) Board meetings held during the financial year and is responsible for overseeing the Group’s Investments and Business Strategy.
With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Wong has demonstrated excellence in corporate management, startups, manufacturing, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. He is widely recognized for his ability to transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses. A key highlight of his career is the founding of Emas Kiara Group, a significant achievement in his entrepreneurial journey. Under his leadership, the company developed state-of-the-art facilities and internationally accredited laboratories, ensuring the highest standards of product quality. Emas Kiara Group swiftly became a leading producer of geosynthetics and industrial textiles in Asia, with products exported globally.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Wong’s expertise in mergers and acquisitions is noteworthy. He led the acquisition of Southcorp Industries Sdn. Bhd. from the Southcorp Group of Australia and Alidrain Co. Ltd. from Canada, which were successfully integrated into Emas Kiara Group. This strategic expansion contributed to the company’s successful listing on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) in 2004. He eventually exited the Group by divesting his interests in 2016.
Wong’s strategic investments have also played a key role in the growth of other ventures. His early investment in Carimin Group and his previous experience in the successful listing of Emas Kiara Group made him an instrumental part of Carimin Group’s listing in 2014.
Currently, Wong’s diverse business portfolio spans a wide range of industries, including real estate, property development, civil engineering, credit financing, and asset management. His ongoing ventures reflect his passion for innovation and strategic business thinking.
Wong does not hold directorships in any other public companies or listed issuers, allowing him to focus his expertise and efforts on the Group’s continued growth.
LIM YEW HOE
Executive Director and Key Senior Management
Lim Yew Hoe was appointed to the Board as Executive Director on 19 April 2016. He has attended all seven (7) Board meetings held during the financial year and is responsible for overseeing the Group’s corporate matters, finance, and business development.
Lim’s career began at Emas Kiara Group in 1996, where he transitioned from a finance role to broader responsibilities in operations management. His experience spans a wide range of functions, including trading, manufacturing, sales & marketing, engineering services, and corporate and business development. Lim served as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer until 2003, and following the public listing of Emas Kiara Industries Berhad on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 2004, he was appointed as an Executive Director, a role he held until February 2016.
In 2001, Lim further honed his business acumen by earning an Executive Master’s in Business Administration from Greenwich University, Australia.
Currently, Lim holds directorships in several private limited companies involved in construction engineering services, credit financing, investment holding, and property development. However, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies or listed issuers.
YIP JIAN LEE
Independent Non-Executive Director
Yip Jian Lee was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 7 January 2014. She is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Throughout the financial year, she attended all seven (7) Board meetings, demonstrating her commitment to the company’s governance and oversight.
Yip is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England & Wales (1981) and has been a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 1984. She completed her articleship with Hays Allan in the United Kingdom between 1977 and 1981. In 1982, she joined PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn. Bhd. as a Tax Supervisor, where she gained significant experience in taxation. Later, she took on the role of Finance & Admin Manager at Hong Leong Assurance Berhad in 1985.
In the same year, she transitioned to the Institute of Bankers Malaysia, where she served as a Director for 15 years before leaving in 2000.
Currently, Yip holds directorships on the boards of Land & General Berhad and PPB Group Berhad, further showcasing her extensive experience in corporate governance and leadership.
MOHD RIZAL BAHARI BIN MD NOOR
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mohd Rizal Bahari Bin Md Noor was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 14 February 2014. He is the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Risk Management Committee. Throughout the financial year, he attended all seven (7) Board meetings, contributing his legal and governance expertise to the Company’s decision-making.
Currently, Mohd Rizal is a practising lawyer at Messrs. Bahari & Bahari. He graduated with an LLB (Hons) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom in 1993. Following this, he completed his Certificate of Legal Practice in 1994 and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 1995. In addition, he completed Level 2 (Certificate) of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in 1994, further expanding his professional qualifications.
Mohd Rizal does not hold directorships in any other public companies or listed issuers, enabling him to focus his efforts on the governance and strategic direction of the Company.
MUHAMMAD KHADZIR BIN ABDUL MUTALIB
Independent Non-Executive Director
Muhammad Khadzir Bin Abdul Mutalib was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 12 August 2024. He is a member of the Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee. As he was appointed after the close of the financial year, he did not attend any Board meetings for the financial year ending 30 June 2024.
Khadzir graduated with an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the United World College in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1979, and holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Khadzir began his career in 1984 with HSS Consult Sdn. Bhd. as a Design and Project Engineer, working on State Jabatan Kerja Raya and residential development projects. In 1990, he joined Esso Production Malaysia Incorporated (EPMI) in the Offshore Division based at Kerteh, Terengganu. His roles included supporting offshore field production platforms as a Facilities Engineer, as well as taking on positions as Production Shutdown Coordinator, Offshore Work Planning Coordinator, and Operations Analyst.
Later, he transferred to the Development Projects Division in Kuala Lumpur, where he oversaw the construction and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of development projects as a Group Supervisor. He also served as the custodian for the maintenance of the Construction Management and Quality Assurance Systems within the Division. Khadzir’s contributions extended to the Cost Reduction Alliance (CORAL) Task Force in the Petroleum Management Unit of PETRONAS, where he helped develop strategies to address small field development challenges in the industry.
Following his tenure at EPMI, Khadzir moved to the services sector, starting with Sapura Energy Sdn. Bhd. to aid its business development. He later joined Shapadu Energy and Engineering Sdn. Bhd., a Hook Up & Commissioning company, where he headed operations and business development, followed by his role at MTU Sdn. Bhd., a marine engine maintenance company, where he led operations and contract execution.
Khadzir eventually became an Independent Consultant, contributing to SapuraCrest Bhd.‘s entry into the Exploration & Production (E&P) business. His work included participating in oil and gas field due diligence in regions such as Russia, the Middle East, India, South East Asia, and Australia. Notably, he also contributed to the joint production operations of an onshore ‘brownfield’ project in Cepu, Central Java, Indonesia.
Khadzir does not hold any directorships in other public companies or listed issuers.