Ding Lien Bing

Ding Lien Bing, a Malaysian, age 63, is our Independent Non-Executive Chairman. He was appointed to our Board on 25 July 2022.

In 1984, he completed the final exam under The Association of Certified Accountant in the United Kingdom. In 1992, he was admitted as Registered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and since 2001, he has been a Chartered Accountant under the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

In 1984, he began his career at Lionel H. Lemon & Co, United Kingdom as a Semi-senior Audit Clerk / Trainee Accountant, where he prepared financial reports and statutory accounts, assisted in audit works and performed both income and corporate tax computations. In September 1985, he left Lionel H. Lemon & Co and returned to Malaysia.

In November 1985, he joined Tri-Sun (S.E.A.) Sdn Bhd as an Accountant. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Department, which included preparation of accounting and financial reports, implementation of various accounting systems and computation of income and corporate taxes. He was also in charge of all banking and office management related matters.

In March 1988, he left Tri-Sun (S.E.A.) Sdn Bhd and joined Fraser & Neave (Malaya) Sdn Bhd (“F&N”) as a Methods Analyst. He was involved in designing and improving the financial control reporting system for F&N’s vending machine business.

In August 1988, he left F&N and joined MBf Card Services Sdn Bhd as a Finance Manager where he was responsible for implementing internal control systems, cashier functions, treasury and fund management, and accounting and finance works. In 1991, he was promoted to Vice President – Finance & Control, where he was in-charge of the Finance Department as well as the Credit Card Receivable Management and Control Department. In 1994, he was promoted to Senior Vice President where he was in charge of the finance and operations of the company. In 1998, he was transferred to MBf Management Sdn Bhd as Senior Vice President / Group Financial Controller where he oversaw the corporate office and finance functions of MBf Holdings Berhad and MBf Capital Berhad. In 2002, he was redesignated as Executive Vice President, where he was in charge of finance and operations. In 2004, he was appointed as President of MBf Holdings Bhd and President of MBF Cards (M’sia) Sdn Bhd respectively.

In March 2006, he left MBf Holdings Bhd and MBF Cards (M’sia) Sdn Bhd, and joined OSK Securities Berhad as Group Chief Financial Officer. He was responsible for establishing and formulating financial strategies as well as overseeing the development of long-term financial management models to support the company’s business plans. In October 2007, he left OSK Securities Berhad.

In November 2007, he returned to MBf Holdings Bhd and MBF Cards (M’sia) Sdn Bhd, as Chief Financial Officer and President respectively. In 2011, he was appointed as President of MBf Corporation Berhad, a position he presently holds. 

In March 2016, he was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Mynews Holdings Berhad, a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.

In March 2022, he was redesignated as Executive Chairman until 30 September 2023 , but continues to play a role as an advisor to the management of the company.

Ir Dr Lee Sieng Kai

Ir Dr Lee Sieng Kai, a Malaysian, age 57, is our Managing Director. He is responsible for overall day-to-day management and formulation of our Group’ business plans and strategies as well as overseeing the overall operations of our Group. He was appointed to our Board on 15 February 2022. He was subsequently appointed as our Managing Director on 15 March 2022.

In 1990, he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Malaya. In 2006, he was admitted as a Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia and Professional Engineer of the Board of Engineers Malaysia. In 2011, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (“PhD”) in Foundation Engineering, also from University of Malaya.

In April 1990, he began his career as a Trainee Engineer at Pilecon Pte Ltd, where he assisted in bored piling activities for a project in Singapore. Subsequently in May 1990, he was transferred to Pilecon Engineering Berhad and in June 1990, he was promoted to Engineer where he was involved in research activities to improve geotechnical instrumentation processes. In April 1993, he left Pilecon Engineering Berhad.

In June 1993, he was appointed as Director of Spectest, where he managed the day-to-day business operations of pile instrumentation as well as structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring works. After he acquired the shares of Spectest from its founding shareholders together with Tan Ah Huat, he became the Managing Director of Spectest in 2006, a position he presently holds. Over the years, Ir Dr Lee continued to lead the expansion of our Group’s business when he co-founded Glostrext Technology Sdn Bhd on 21 April 2004 and Glostrext Singapore on 25 March 2009 (as a subsidiary of Glostrext Technology). Through Glostrext Singapore, he led our Group’s expansion into Singapore.

Due to his experience and reputation in the geotechnical instrumentation and testing industry, he has been invited to speak at industry seminars and conferences in Malaysia and Singapore.

He is the father of Lee Ming Jean, an Alternate Director.

Tan Ah Huat

Tan Ah Huat, a Malaysian, age 53, is our Executive Director. He is responsible for overseeing the overall management of our service engagements in Malaysia. He was appointed to our Board on 15 February 2022. He was subsequently appointed as the Executive Director on 25 July 2022.

In 1990, he completed his Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Telok Datok, Selangor.

In 1991, he began his career as a Technician at Pilecon Engineering Berhad. He was involved in pile testing works as well as geotechnical instrumentation, testing and monitoring works. During this employment, he obtained his Certificate of Proficiency in a 12-month Supervisory Training Course conducted by Pilecon Engineering Berhad in 1992.

In July 1993, he left Pilecon Engineering Berhad and joined Spectest as a Technician (Executive). He was responsible for carrying out pile instrumentation works as well as structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring works. Over the years, he took on additional responsibilities in coordinating and managing our service engagements and he eventually became a shareholder of Spectest in June 2002. After he acquired the shares of Spectest from its founding shareholders together with Ir Dr Lee Sieng Kai, he became our Executive Director in 2006, a position he presently holds.

Aniza Binti Md Din

Aniza Binti Md Din, a Malaysian, aged 43, is our Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for all financial, accounting and administrative functions of our Group. She was appointed to our Board on 25 July 2022.

In 2002, she graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Putra Malaysia. In 2007, she was admitted as a Member and Chartered Accountant of Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

In 2001, she began her career as an Accounts / Admin Assistant at Spectest where she was involved in bookkeeping and general administrative works. In 2002, she was promoted to Accounts / Admin Executive where she was involved in finance, accounting and administrative functions. In 2009, she was further promoted to Accounts / Finance Manager where she was responsible for managing the finance, accounting and credit control functions as well as preparing monthly and annual financial statements as well as financial budgets.

In 2013, she was appointed as our Group Financial Controller where she oversees the overall financial and accounting functions of our Group including performing financial analysis and review. In April 2021, she was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, a position she presently holds.

Christopher Koh Swee Kiat

Christopher Koh Swee Kiat, a Malaysian, aged 54, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. He was appointed to our Board on 5 August 2022, and is also the chairman of our Nomination Committee and member of our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Remuneration Committee.

In 1992, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from University of Malaya. In 1993, he was called to the High Court of Malaya as an Advocate and Solicitor. In 1996, he obtained The Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance from The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

In 1992, he began his pupillage at Chooi & Co (currently known as Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff). Upon completing his pupillage in 1993, he continued to work at Chooi & Co as a Legal Assistant in the Corporate Department where he was involved in various merger and acquisition exercises.

In 1995, he left Chooi & Co and joined TA Securities Holdings Berhad as an Assistant Manager in the Legal Affairs Department. He was responsible for the preparation of legal documents for the group on matters pertaining to stock borrowing and lending, incorporation of unit trusts and futures, and merger and acquisition exercises. In 1997, he was appointed as the Head of Legal Affairs Department, where he oversaw the overall operation of the Legal Affairs Department. He was also involved in negotiating and preparing legal documents for various overseas ventures including the expansion of banking and stockbroking businesses to various countries.

In 1999, he left TA Securities Holdings Berhad and joined Tay & Partners as a Partner in the Corporate Department where he led and managed various merger and acquisition exercises.

In July 2001, he left Tay & Partners and joined MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd as Vice President & Assistant Asia/Pacific Legal Counsel in Singapore. During his tenure, he negotiated with banks on incentives including terms and conditions for the respective incentives. In September 2001, he left MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd and returned to Malaysia.

In November 2001, he joined a law firm based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, GH Tee & Co as a Partner and was involved in various corporate exercises including merger and acquisition exercises. In 2003, he set up GH Tee & Co, Kuala Lumpur, a firm acting as a branch office of GH Tee & Co in Kuala Lumpur. Subsequently in 2005, upon achieving consensus with all the partners of GH Tee & Co, GH Tee & Co, Kuala Lumpur was spun-off and renamed Messrs Chris Koh & Chew, where he remains as Partner to-date. He is responsible for overseeing and managing all corporate related engagements.

In 2017, he was appointed by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Malaya (upon consultation with the Bar Council) as a member of the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board for 2 full terms up to 2021.

He was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Mynews Holdings Berhad (a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities) in June 2022, a position he presently holds.

Ir N Vasanthamala A/P S Navaratnam

Ir N Vasanthamala A/P S Navaratnam, a Malaysian, aged 56, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed to our Board on 5 August 2022. She is also the chairman of our Remuneration Committee and member of our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee.

In 1990, she graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Malaya. In 1996, she was admitted as a Professional Engineer of the Board of Engineers Malaysia. Subsequently in 2016, she was upgraded to Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate of the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

In June 1990, she joined H P Lee Dan Rakan-Rakan as a Civil/ Structural Engineer, where she was involved in engineering consultancy works for mixed development projects covering residential, commercial and industrial developments. During her tenure, she gradually undertook additional responsibilities where she was responsible for producing designs and drawings, preparing tender documents, managing tender processes, liaising with relevant stakeholders and managing projects to ensure completion in accordance with engineering specifications. In April 1995, she left H P Lee Dan Rakan-Rakan.

In May 1995, she joined Olympia Land Berhad (a wholly-owned subsidiary of DutaLand Berhad, a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities) as a Project Engineer where she was involved in the coordination and management of engineering works related to land reclamation and mixed development projects. She was responsible for preparing work schedules, developing layout plans, producing feasibility and cashflows studies, liaising with relevant stakeholders, reviewing tender reports and conducting tender interviews. In April 1996, she left Olympia Land Berhad.

In May 1996, she joined T Y Lin (SEA) Sdn Bhd as an Engineer where she carried out responsibilities pertaining to engineering consultancy works. Shortly after, she left T Y Lin (SEA) Sdn Bhd in July 1996 and took a 1-month career break.

In August 1996, she joined Suffian Lee Perunding Sdn Bhd (currently known as SLP Perunding Sdn Bhd) as an Associate Director/ Partner. During her tenure, she was involved in engineering consultancy works whereby she handled a portfolio of mixed development projects. In September 2001, she left Suffian Lee Perunding Sdn Bhd.

Thereafter, she provided engineering consultancy services to customers on a freelance basis until July 2002 where she co-founded JV Nava C & S Engineering Consultants, a partnership. She remains as a Partner of JV Nava C & S Engineering Consultants to-date, where she focuses on business development as well as managing the business operations and providing technical advice for projects.

In November 2008, she took a leave of absence from JV Nava C & S Engineering Consultants and took up a contractual position at HSS Engineering Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSS Engineers Berhad, a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities) as a Principal Engineer for several projects. She was involved in reviewing and appointing technical consultants, preparing feasibility studies for loan financing and land acquisition purposes, liaising with various authorities for matters related to designs, submissions and approvals, as well as preparing tender awards and construction contracts. After her contract with HSS Engineering Sdn Bhd ended in May 2009, she continued running her business under JV Nava C & S Engineering Consultants.

In April 2015, she was engaged by TRC Worldwide Engineering Sdn Bhd as a Project Manager, Civil & Structural Services, where she was responsible for reviewing designs and liaising with other project consultants and project stakeholders. In December 2016, she left TRC Worldwide Engineering Sdn Bhd. During this period, she continued running her business under JV Nava C & S Engineering Consultants.

Dr Haslinah Binti Muhamad

Dr Haslinah Binti Muhamad, a Malaysian, aged 53, is our Independent Non-Executive Director. She was appointed to our Board on 25 July 2022, and is also the chairman of our Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of our Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

In 1993, she graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from University Pertanian Malaysia (currently known as Universiti Putra Malaysia). In 2001, she completed her Master of Science in Educational Technology from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Since 2009, she has been a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. In 2017, she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

In April 1993, she began her career at P-Mex Corporation Sdn Bhd as an Account Executive where she was responsible for preparing full sets of accounts, handling credit control and debt collection, and assisting in general administration. In March 1995, she left P-Mex Corporation Sdn Bhd.

In March 1995, she joined Universiti Putra Malaysia as an economics Teacher. She was involved in conducting accounting classes under the university’s matriculation programme. In 2001, she was reassigned as a temporary Tutor under the Department of Accounting and Finance, where she assisted in lectures and research. In 2002, she transitioned into a fulltime Lecturer under the Department of Accounting and Finance where she conducted lectures, published research papers, provided consultations and was engaged in community services and university-industry collaborations. In 2018, she was promoted to Senior Lecturer under the Department of Accounting and Finance where her previous responsibilities remained. As Senior Lecturer, she also increased the numbers of research and publications produced.

Lee Ming Jean

Lee Ming Jean, a Malaysian, age 28, is the Alternate Director to Ir Dr Lee Sieng Kai and our Business Development Manager. He is responsible for overseeing business development activities as well as outlining and coordinating marketing strategies to promote our Group’s service offerings. He was appointed to our Board on 25 July 2022.

In 2017, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

In January 2012, upon completing his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), he joined Glostrext Technology as a Junior Technician, where he assisted on instrument installation works on-site for approximately 2 months until February 2012, upon which he enrolled in his tertiary studies.

Upon obtaining his Bachelor of Laws in 2017, he took a break and joined Glostrext Technology in August 2021 as a Marketing and Contract Assistant, where he was involved in carrying out marketing activities including preparing proposals and reviewing work orders issued by our customers. In 2022, he was promoted to Business Development Manager, a position he presently holds.

He is the son of Ir Dr Lee Sieng Kai.