Leadership
directors
Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Dr. Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin (Rtd)
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
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Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Dr. Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin (Rtd)
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Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Admiral Tan Sri Dato Seri Panglima Dr. Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin retired as the 12th Chief of The Royal Malaysian Navy on the 30th of March 2019, having served King and country for 42 years. Among his many innovative contribution and legacy is the “15to5” Transformation Program for the Royal Malaysian Navy, reducing the types of ships from 15 classes to 5 classes, strategically modernizing the Navy Fleet, increasing both efficiency, capability and effectiveness.
The Admiral, graduated with distinction and honors from the Fu Hshing Kang Political Warfare College, Republic of China, before completing his Masters in Defense Studies & International Relations at the National University Malaysia. Admiral Kamarul furthers his corporate education, completing the Advance Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School, Harvard University USA, the Executive Leadership Program in Business Management at Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, USA. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Strathclyde Business School, UK.
During his tenure as Chief of Navy, Admiral Kamarul established strong strategic political and corporate relationships internationally, attending and speaking at international defense and corporate conferences. Very knowledgeable in strategic risk management, cyber security, transformation strategy, international diplomacy and corporate management. The Admiral is the Chairman of Lagenda Properies Bhd and also sits on the boards of T7 Global Bhd, TRC Synergy Bhd, and holds interests in several private companies in food securities, healthcare, corporate advisory, construction, trading and logistics.
In appreciation and recognition of his contribution and dedication, he has been awarded and bestowed with local and international awards and titles. Among which are The Order of King Abdulaziz (Excellent Grade) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) from Pakistan and Order of Legion d’Honneur from France and Pingat Setia Mahkota (PSM) from YDP Agong. He has been conferred Honorary Doctorates (Management) from UNITAR International University and University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
Dato’ Doh Jee Ming
Group Managing Director
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Dato’ Doh Jee Ming
Group Managing Director
Dato’ Doh Jee Ming (“DDJM”) was appointed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 20 December 2017. He was re-designated to Executive Director on 16 January 2018. Subsequently, he was re-designated to Managing Director on 1 January 2020. He is a member of the Remuneration Committee.
DDJM holds a Master of Business Administration from the International Teaching University of Georgia in 2017.
He has vast experiences in property development and construction industry during the early years of his career and is very hands-on in the businesses of the Group. The success of the Groups owes much to his extensive involvement in its operations and management.
He is also a life corporate member of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Dr. Lim Pang Kiam
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dr. Lim Pang Kiam
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr. Lim Pang Kiam was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 March 2021. He was appointed as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee on 12 April 2021.
Dr Lim obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Housing, Building and Planning and a Master of Science in Planning from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1988 and 1989 respectively. In 2020, he also obtained a doctor of philosophy in Business Administration from SEGi University, Kota Damansara.
He is a Certified Financial Planner, a title by the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia which he has held since 2002. He is also a Credit Risk Management specialist whereby he was awarded the designation as a Certified Risk Professional from the Bank Administration Institute for Certification in USA in 2003. He has been a member of the Council of the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (formerly known as Institute of Bankers Malaysia) since 1999. He is a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”) and the Institute of Corporate Director Malaysia (“ICDM”). He is also a member of the MIA, the Chartered Global Management Accountant (“CGMA”) and the ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants (“ASEAN CPA”).
He has been in the banking industry for over 15 years holding various senior positions which include banking operation, commercial and corporate banking and investment banking. He left the industry in 2004 to become business owner and held several executive and non-executive directorships in public and private limited in Malaysia.
He currently sits on the Board of Inta Bina Group Berhad, Engtex Group Berhad and SDS Group Berhad and as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Bin Mohamed Tarmizi
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Dato’ Mohamed Sharil Bin Mohamed Tarmizi
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dato’ Sharil Tarmizi has a broad range of experience in legal and financial advisory practise and has deep experience in both corporate and regulatory areas. A law graduate, he started his career in Malaysia as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, practising with Azman Davidson & Co and later, Zaid Ibrahim & Co. He also possesses uniquely diverse experience in both the public and private sectors. In 2009, he joined Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as its Chief Operating Officer. Subsequently, he was appointed to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MCMC from 2011 to 2014.
Dato’ Sharil Tarmizi also has very board international experience in the technology, media and communications (TMT) space and is active in the technology startup scene. He is a Senior Advisor to Quantephi Sdn Bhd, a boutique investment advisory firm in Malaysia licensed by the Securities Commission, Malaysia and a Senior Advisor to Asean Advisory Pte Ltd, a specialist advisory and consulting firm based in Singapore. He is also on the Board of Pos Malaysia Berhad, the Board of Lotus Cars UK and a Member of the Advisory Board of the United Nations University Institute based in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China.
Dato’ Sharil Tarmizi qualified as a Barrister-at-Law of Gray’s Inn, London, United Kingdom and graduated with a LLB (Hons) from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.
Ms. Looi Sze Shing
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Ms. Looi Sze Shing
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms. Looi Sze Shing (“Ms. Looi”) was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 28 June 2019. She is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Ms. Looi is an Accountant by profession and graduated from Sunway University. She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants and ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants.
She is currently the Finance Director of Mechmar Boilers Sdn Bhd. Prior to this, she was Audit Manager at H L Hong & Co. from 2003 till 2009.
Ms Myrzela Binti Sabtu
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Ms Myrzela Binti Sabtu
Independent Non–Executive Director
Ms Myrzela Binti Sabtu (“Ms. Myrzela”) has 36 years of experience in the real estate development and construction industry, asset management and fund administration company with two (2) major developers as well as one (1) board member representation of a development company in Malaysia, Australia and the United Kingdom from March 2019 to January 2022.
She has extensive experience in leading, planning, strategizing, monitoring and the management of real estate investments, development, procurement, land administration, public networking, sales and marketing, facilities management and project management.
Ms. Myrzela obtained a Diploma in Building from Universiti Teknologi MARA in 1984 and Bachelor in Science (Hons) in Building from Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom in 1988.
Tengku Faradiza Binti Tengku Baharuddin
Independent and Non-Executive Director
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Tengku Faradiza Binti Tengku Baharuddin
Independent Non–Executive Director
Tengku Faradiza Binti Tengku Baharuddin (Tengku Faradiza) was appointed to the Board as Independent and Non-Executive Director on 2 December 2024.
Tengku Faradiza obtained her Bachelor of Economic and Social Studies in Accountancy from University of Wales, College of Cardiff, United Kingdom in 1991. She is a Certified Credit Professional since 2002. In 2021, she was admitted as a chartered member of the Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance. In 2024, she was qualified as a Chartered Banker under Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers and awarded as an associate member of Certified Practicing Accountant Australia.
She has been in the banking industry for 30 years holding various senior positions. She began her career in Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) as Graduate Trainee in 1991 and over the course of her tenure with Maybank, she has served in numerous departments and was promoted several times. Her last position held was as Senior Account Manager in the Enterprise Financial Services Group Department in 2005 where she was responsible for client relationship management and credit processing for corporate banking clients.
Subsequently, she left to join Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (Deutsche) as Vice President of Head SMI Lending & Housing Loan Department in 2005. During her tenure with Deutsche, she was promoted as Director in Corporate Banking Coverage in 2012 where her main role was managing corporate relationships for multinational companies. In 2013, she was transferred to Deutsche Bank AG as Director in International Islamic Banking Department where she was responsible in managing and setting up Islamic banking business.
In August 2015, after a six-month career break, she joined OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad as Vice President in Corporate Banking Department where she was responsible for managing corporate relationships for corporate clients in Malaysia.
In April 2016, she joined AmInvestment Bank Berhad as Senior Vice President, Wholesale Banking Coverage where she was responsible for leading the Government Linked Companies (GLC). In August 2017, she was transferred to AmBank (M) Berhad and maintained her position as Senior Vice President, Wholesale Banking Coverage. In October 2017, she left to join Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad as Senior Vice President heading the Corporate Banking Division where she was responsible for developing and executing the yearly business plans as well as managing client relationships. Subsequently, she took a career break from October 2018 to August 2019.
In September 2019, she joined HSBC as Director, Head of Amanah (Islamic Banking), Global Banking and Markets. Throughout her tenure in HSBC, she heads the Islamic unit for HSBC Global Banking and Markets and is responsible for coordinating, origination and execution of activities across the spectrum of global banking, market products and services. Additionally, her role involves promoting sustainable financing in support of ESG initiatives. She will cease employment from HSBC in December 2024.
Tengku Faradiza sits on the board of a listed company namely Cropmate Bhd. She is also an affiliate member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia since 2019.
Mr. Koong Wai Seng
Executive Director
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Mr. Koong Wai Seng
Executive Director
Mr. Koong Wai Seng was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director on 31 December 2024.
Mr. Koong Wai Seng has nearly 30 years of diverse experience spanning industries namely, audit, hospitality, healthcare, property development, and construction.
He began his career in Arthur Andersen & Co. as Audit Senior cum Consultant before joining Sunway Group for 14 years where initially as a Senior Accountant and eventually appointed as Chief Financial Officer and later as the Group Finance Director.
Subsequently, he joined Tropicana Corporation Berhad for 3 years which he was promoted as Executive Director in 6 months after joining the company.
Mr. Koong Wai Seng resigned from Tropicana Corporation Berhad and joined Sunsuria Berhad in 2013 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and then promoted as Chief Executive Officer during his 6 years career in the company, he was also an Executive Director of the said Company.
In 2019, he resigned from Sunsuria Berhad and joined Quill Group as the Group Chief Executive Officer.
In 2021, he joined Skyworld Development Group as Chief Executive Officer for a 1-year contract.
In 2022, he joined Epicon Berhad as Non-Executive Director and was subsequently re-designated as Executive Chairman in 2024. Through his role as Executive Director in numerous listed issuers, he has gained vast knowledge in corporate governance and risk management related matters.
Mr. Chua Seng Hooi
Executive Director
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Mr. Chua Seng Hooi
Executive Director
Mr. Chua Seng Hooi was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director on 31 December 2024.
Mr. Chua Seng Hooi has over 28 years of professional experience, holding senior positions with notable entities such as IOI Properties Berhad, Mines Resort Berhad and Mah Sing Berhad. He was also an Executive Director at Guocoland (Malaysia) Berhad.
Mr. Chua Seng Hooi joined Lagenda Properties Berhad in 2023. With his diverse experience, he has been instrumental in driving revenue and profitability across various operations, encompassing projects ranging from landed homes to commercial offices. His leadership has extended internationally, with ventures in countries including Singapore, China, Japan, Australia, UAE, and the United Kingdom.
