Board of Directors
Maj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd)
Aged 75 | Male | Malaysian
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Maj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd) was appointed to the Board on 3 April 2006. On 11 April 2018, Dato Mohana Dass was appointed by the Board as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Read MoreMaj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd) was appointed to the Board on 3 April 2006. On 11 April 2018, Dato Mohana Dass was appointed by the Board as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Amongst his many qualifications Dato’ Mohana Dass holds a Masters in Health Planning of the University of New South Wales and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. He served the Malaysian Armed Forces from 1975 to 2004, and retired as the Director General of the Armed Forces Health Services. Dato Mohana Dass is a Member of the Malaysian Medical Council, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences and Chairman of Eximius Medical Administration Solutions Sdn Bhd (eMAS).
He has no relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conflict of interest with the Company and has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Dato’ Mohana Dass attended all five board meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Dato’ Mohana Dass has served the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director for a cumulative term of more than 12 years since 3 April 2006, and has expressed his intention not to seek re-election and not put forward to seek shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming 20th AGM. Hence, he will retain office until the conclusion of the 20th AGM.
On 12 July 2023,Maj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd) was appointed to the Board as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Yap Ping Hong
Aged 41 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Chairman of Audit Committee, Member of Remuneration Commitee and Risk Management Commitee
Mr. Yap Ping Hong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) since 2008 and a fellow of ACCA since 2013. He is also a chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a professional member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia).
Read MoreMr. Yap Ping Hong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) since 2008 and a fellow of ACCA since 2013. He is also a chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a professional member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia).
He started his career with BDO Malaysia as an external auditor and subsequently joined the advisory department of BDO Malaysia where he was responsible for carrying out assignment relating to receivership and liquidation. He was an Associate Director of NGL Tricor Governance Sdn Bhd, where he led a team of internal auditors to provide internal audit services to public listed companies in Malaysia and Singapore.
He is one of the co-founders and presently a Director of Silver Ocean Advisory Sdn Bhd, a company providing corporate advisory and risk advisory. He also owns Herman Yap & Associates, a firm registered with MIA, providing accounting and corporate services.
He is currently an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Optimax Holdings Berhad.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conflict of interest with the Company and has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Low Gay Teck
Aged 58 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Member of Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee
Mr. Low Gay Teck was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Footscray Institute of Technology (now known as Victoria University), Australia.
Read MoreMr. Low Gay Teck was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Footscray Institute of Technology (now known as Victoria University), Australia.
Currently, he is the Managing Director of Land & General Berhad (“L&G”). He was appointed as Director of L&G on 15 October 2007 and was redesignated as the Managing Director of L&G on 1 January 2008. He is also a member of Risk Management Committee of L&G a committee member of the Tabung Amanah Land & General Berhad. Prior joining in L&G, he was with the Mayland Group since 1996. In 2002, he was appointed as Director of Mayland Group and assumed the position of Managing Director in 2005. He has been involved in property development and project management for the past 33 years, handling and implementing projects such as residential, commercial, shopping complex, hotel, golf course, condominium and serviced apartments.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Kington Tong Kum Loong
Aged 54 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Member of Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Risk Management Committee
Mr. Kington Tong Kum Loong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Law from King’s College London, University of London and is a qualified barrister at law and a member of Grays Inn London.
Read MoreMr. Kington Tong Kum Loong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Law from King’s College London, University of London and is a qualified barrister at law and a member of Grays Inn London.
He has more than 20 years of experience in legal practice and is currently a Managing Partner of a commercial and corporate law firm, Kington Tan Dzul which he set up in 1996. He had previously practiced at Messrs. Shook Lin & Bok where he gained invaluable experience in commercial acquisitions and banking transactions. This specialisation continued at Kington Tan Dzul and he continues to count many leading developers and banking institutions in Malaysia as his clients. He has been involved in structuring and executing commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures in various industry groups which comprise development, property, construction, telecommunications and energy.
He also advises local and foreign companies and investors on a wide variety of corporate matters including foreign investments, regulatory compliance, joint ventures and acquisitions of Malaysian businesses.
He is currently the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Kumpulan Jetson Berhad.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Maj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd)
Aged 75 | Male | Malaysian
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Maj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd) was appointed to the Board on 3 April 2006. On 11 April 2018, Dato Mohana Dass was appointed by the Board as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Read MoreMaj Gen Dato’ Pahlawan Dr Mohana Dass A/L Ramasamy (Rtd) was appointed to the Board on 3 April 2006. On 11 April 2018, Dato Mohana Dass was appointed by the Board as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Amongst his many qualifications Dato’ Mohana Dass holds a Masters in Health Planning of the University of New South Wales and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, and a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. He served the Malaysian Armed Forces from 1975 to 2004, and retired as the Director General of the Armed Forces Health Services. Dato Mohana Dass is a Member of the Malaysian Medical Council, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences and Chairman of Eximius Medical Administration Solutions Sdn Bhd (eMAS).
He has no relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conflict of interest with the Company and has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Dato’ Mohana Dass attended all five board meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Dato’ Mohana Dass has served the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director for a cumulative term of more than 12 years since 3 April 2006, and has expressed his intention not to seek re-election and not put forward to seek shareholders’ approval at the forthcoming 20th AGM. Hence, he will retain office until the conclusion of the 20th AGM.
On 12 July 2023, Dato Mohana Dass was appointed by the Board as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Yap Ping Hong
Aged 41 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Chairman of Audit Committee, Member of Remuneration Commitee and Risk Management Commitee
Mr. Yap Ping Hong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) since 2008 and a fellow of ACCA since 2013. He is also a chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a professional member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia).
Read MoreMr. Yap Ping Hong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) since 2008 and a fellow of ACCA since 2013. He is also a chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a professional member of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia).
He started his career with BDO Malaysia as an external auditor and subsequently joined the advisory department of BDO Malaysia where he was responsible for carrying out assignment relating to receivership and liquidation. He was an Associate Director of NGL Tricor Governance Sdn Bhd, where he led a team of internal auditors to provide internal audit services to public listed companies in Malaysia and Singapore.
He is one of the co-founders and presently a Director of Silver Ocean Advisory Sdn Bhd, a company providing corporate advisory and risk advisory. He also owns Herman Yap & Associates, a firm registered with MIA, providing accounting and corporate services.
He is currently an Independent and Non-Executive Director of Optimax Holdings Berhad.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company. He has no conflict of interest with the Company and has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Low Gay Teck
Aged 58 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Member of Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee
Mr. Low Gay Teck was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Footscray Institute of Technology (now known as Victoria University), Australia.
Read MoreMr. Low Gay Teck was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Footscray Institute of Technology (now known as Victoria University), Australia.
Currently, he is the Managing Director of Land & General Berhad (“L&G”). He was appointed as Director of L&G on 15 October 2007 and was redesignated as the Managing Director of L&G on 1 January 2008. He is also a member of Risk Management Committee of L&G a committee member of the Tabung Amanah Land & General Berhad. Prior joining in L&G, he was with the Mayland Group since 1996. In 2002, he was appointed as Director of Mayland Group and assumed the position of Managing Director in 2005. He has been involved in property development and project management for the past 33 years, handling and implementing projects such as residential, commercial, shopping complex, hotel, golf course, condominium and serviced apartments.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
Kington Tong Kum Loong
Aged 54 | Male | Malaysian Independent Non-Executive Director Member of Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Risk Management Committee
Mr. Kington Tong Kum Loong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Law from King’s College London, University of London and is a qualified barrister at law and a member of Grays Inn London.
Read MoreMr. Kington Tong Kum Loong was appointed to the Board on 13 April 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Law from King’s College London, University of London and is a qualified barrister at law and a member of Grays Inn London.
He has more than 20 years of experience in legal practice and is currently a Managing Partner of a commercial and corporate law firm, Kington Tan Dzul which he set up in 1996. He had previously practiced at Messrs. Shook Lin & Bok where he gained invaluable experience in commercial acquisitions and banking transactions. This specialisation continued at Kington Tan Dzul and he continues to count many leading developers and banking institutions in Malaysia as his clients. He has been involved in structuring and executing commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures in various industry groups which comprise development, property, construction, telecommunications and energy.
He also advises local and foreign companies and investors on a wide variety of corporate matters including foreign investments, regulatory compliance, joint ventures and acquisitions of Malaysian businesses.
He is currently the Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Kumpulan Jetson Berhad.
Save as disclosed above, he does not hold directorships in any other public companies and listed issuer in Malaysia.
He has no family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of the Company nor any conflict of interest with the Company. He has not been convicted of any offences, other than traffic offences (if applicable) within the past five years nor has been imposed of any public sanction or penalties by any relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year ended 31 December 2022.