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Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir
Chairman
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir
Chairman
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 69
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2020
Length of Tenure as Director: 3 - 5 years
Date of Last Re-election: 6 June 2024
Qualification(s):
- Master in Business Administration, Ohio State University, United States of America
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Plymouth University, United Kingdom
- Ordinary National Diploma in Engineering, Hastings College of Further Education, United Kingdom
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Progressive Impact Corporation Berhad (May 2023 - present)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, Bermaz Auto Berhad (December 2016 - present)
- Non-Executive Director, SIRIM STS Sdn Bhd (August 2019 - present)
- Non-Executive Director, SIRIM National Precision Tooling Sdn Bhd (November 2017 - present)
- Non-Executive Director, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (June 2017 - present)
- Non-Executive Chairman, SIRIM National Precision Tooling Sdn Bhd (November 2017 - October 2020)
- Non-Executive Chairman, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (January 2019 - October 2020)
- Director, SIRIM Berhad (July 2017 - August 2019)
- Group Managing Director, Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad (November 2015 - July 2017)
- President & Group Chief Executive Officer, UMW Holdings Berhad (October 2010 - October 2015)
- Director, UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, UMW Equipment Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, UMW M&E Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, KYB-UMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, PERODUA Sales Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, PERODUA Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, PERODUA Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (2010 - September 2015)
- Director, Toyota Capital Malaysia Sdn Bhd (2011 - September 2015)
- Director, UMW Technology Sdn Bhd (2013 - September 2015)
- Chief Operating Officer, Naza Kia Sdn. Bhd. & Naza Kia Services Sdn Bhd (November 2009 - August 2010)
- Managing Director, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (May 2005 - August 2009)
- President/Chief Operating Officer, Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (2003 - May 2005)
- General Manager, Marketing Division, Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd (January 2001 - December 2002)
- General Manager, International Business, DRB-HICOM Export Corporations Sdn. Bhd (April 1998 - December 2000)
- Director, Proton Cars (UK) Pte Ltd (1997 - 1998)
- General Manager, Proton Corporations Sdn Bhd (1995 - March 1998)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Progressive Impact Corporation Berhad
- Bermaz Auto Berhad
Dato’ Sri Muthanna bin Abdullah
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Dato’ Sri Muthanna bin Abdullah
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 64
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2020
Length of Service: 3 - 5 years
Date of Last Re-election: 8 June 2023
Board Committee Membership:
- Chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Member of Audit, Governance and Risk Committee
- Member of Board Sustainability Committee
Qualification(s):
- Advocate & Solicitor (High Court of Malaya)
- Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple, England)
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Independent Non-Executive Director, Apollo Food Holdings Berhad (April 2024 - present)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, IHH Healthcare Berhad (January 2021 - present)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, MSIG Insurance Malaysia Berhad (March 2018 - present)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, Malaysia Life Reinsurance Group Berhad (July 2016 - present)
- Consultant, Abdullah Chan & Co (Advocates & Solicitors) (2019 - present)
- Partner, Abdullah Chan & Co (Advocates & Solicitors) (2012 - 2018)
- Partner, Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (Advocates & Solicitors) (2001 - 2012)
- Partner, Abdullah A. Rahman & Co (Advocates & Solicitors) (1985 - 2001)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- IHH Healthcare Berhad
- MSIG Insurance Malaysia Berhad (MSIG)
- Malaysia Life Reinsurance Group Berhad (MLRe)
- Apollo Food Holdings Berhad
Societies
- President, Bukit Tunku Residents Association
- Board Member, Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association
Others
- Honorary Consul, Republic of San Marino in Kuala Lumpur
- Avocat Au Confiance, Embassy of Switzerland Malaysia
Choy Khai Choon
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Choy Khai Choon
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 66
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2020
Length of Service: 3 - 5 years
Date of Last Re-election: 8 June 2023
Board Committee Membership:
- Chairman of Audit, Governance and Risk Committee
- Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Member of Investment and Tender Committee
Qualification(s):
- Professional Qualification in Accounting, Australian CPA
- Professional Qualification in Accounting, The Malaysian Institute of Accountants
- Professional Qualification in General Management, INSEAD Europe Campus, France
- Master in Business Administration, Oklahoma University, United States of America
- Bachelor Degree in Commerce, University of New South Wales, Australia
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Kenanga Investors Berhad (April 2023 - present)
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (December 2021 - present)
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad (August 2022 - present)
- Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad (January 2021 - August 2022)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad (August 2019 - August 2022)
- Member of Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) (November 2020 - present)
- Independent Director, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad (November 2017 - present)
- Independent Director, Bond & Sukuk Information Platform Sendirian Berhad (November 2017 - present)
- Independent Director, Asian Banking School Sendirian Berhad (December 2015 - present)
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (September 2013 - present)
- Public Interest Director, Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (September 2019 - June 2022)
- Senior Independent Director and Board Audit Committee Chairman, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Berhad (February 2013 - April 2022)
- Deputy Chairman of the Board, Chairman of Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Deutsche Bank Malaysia Berhad (June 2012 - June 2021)
- Nomination & Remuneration Committee Chairman, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad (August 2019 - December 2020)
- Audit Committee Chairman, RAM Rating Services Malaysia Berhad (August 2013 - June 2020)
- President/Chief Executive Officer, Cagamas Berhad (April 2006 - March 2012)
- Senior General Manager, Group Head, RHB Banking Group (2003 - 2006)
- Chief Executive Officer, Morley Fund Management Ltd, Singapore (2001 - 2002)
- Regional Finance & Planning Director, Asia, Aviva Insurance Asia (1998 - 2001)
- Commercial Union Assurance Berhad (1995 - 1998)
- Credit Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CCMB) (1984 - 1995)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad
- Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad
- Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
- Kenanga Investors Berhad
Datuk Dr Abd Hapiz Abdullah
Independent Non-Executive Director
Datuk Dr Abd Hapiz Abdullah
Independent Non-Executive Director
Age: 65
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2020
Length of Service: 3 - 5 years
Date of Last Re-election: 6 June 2024
Board Committee Membership:
- Chairman of Investment and Tender Committee
- Member of Audit, Governance and Risk Committee
- Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Qualification(s):
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, United States of America
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), Perdana Petroleum Berhad (April 2015 - present)
- INED, Ancom Nylex Berhad (May 2020 - present)
- INED, P2 Science Inc, USA (February 2016 - present)
- Chairman, Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (June 2010 - present)
- Venture Partner, Xeraya Capital (February 2015 - present)
- President/Chief Executive Officer, Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (May 2011 - May 2014)
- Managing Director, Dupont Malaysia Sdn Bhd & Asia Pacific Regional Director Dupont Glass Laminated Solutions Asia Pacific (April 1995 - May 2011)
- Regional Marketing Manager, Dow Chemical Polyolefins Asia Pacific (Jan 1985 - April 1995)
- Chemistry Lecturer, University Malaya (1984)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Perdana Petroleum Berhad
- Ancom Nylex Berhad
Fakhrunniam Othman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Fakhrunniam Othman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Age: 57
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Appointment to the Board: 23 February 2023
Length of Tenure as Director: < 3 years
Date of Last Re-election: 8 June 2023
Board Committee Membership:
- Member of Investment and Tender Committee
Qualification(s):
- Master in Business Administration (General Management), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- Chartered Accountant with Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Group Chief Executive Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) (November 2024 - present)
- Group Divisional Director, Logistics & Support Division, FGV (January 2023 - October 2024)
- Deputy Group Divisional Director (Logistics), FGV (July 2022 – December 2022)
- Chief Investment Officer / Senior Vice President, FGV (June 2018 - June 2022)
- Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad (on secondment: September 2020 – January 2021)
- Chief Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President, FGV (May 2016 – March 2018)
- Chief Executive Officer / Vice President, FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd (May 2015 – April 2016)
- Chief Executive Officer / Vice President, FGV Trading Sdn Bhd (January 2014 – April 2015)
- Chief Executive Officer / Vice President, FGV Marketing Services Sdn Bhd (January 2013 – December 2013)
- Vice President / Head Corporate Finance, FGV (January 2012 – December 2012)
- Deputy Chief Financial Officer & Co Secretary, TRT Holdings, Massachusetts, USA (2007 – June 2010)
- General Manager / Senior General Manager, Group Finance, Felda Holdings Bhd (2004 – 2006)
- Manager, Finance and Budgeting, Felda Holdings Bhd (2000 – 2003)
- Group Accountant, MTD Capital Bhd / Alloy Consolidated Sdn Bhd (July 1997 – December 1999)
- Accountant, Sapura Telecommunication Bhd (February 1994 – June 1997)
- Management Trainee, Caltex Oil Malaysia Limited (January 1993 – January 1994)
Directorship in Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Nil
Low Chooi Hoon
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Low Chooi Hoon
lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 52
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Female
Date of Appointment: 1 July 2024
Length of Service: < 3 years
Board Committee Membership:
- Chairman of Board Sustainability Committee
Qualification(s):
- Bachelor of Business Management (Finance and Investment), Universiti Utara Malaysia
- ICF Trained Performance Coach, Corporate Coaching Academy
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Independent Non-Executive Director & Chairman of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and member of Audit Committee & Risk Management and Sustainability, Eco-Shop Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (12 October 2023 – October 2024)
- Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, MyNews Retail Sdn. Bhd and MyCU Retail Sdn Bhd (November 2020 – March 2022)
- Executive Director and Board Member, MyNews Kineya Sdn Bhd and MyNews Ryoyupan Sdn Bhd (November 2020 – March 2022)
- Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director, Etika Sdn. Bhd, Etika Fresh Milk Sdn Bhd, Etika Vending Sdn Bhd, Etika Singapore PTE (February 2017 – June 2019)
- Country Head & General Manager & Executive Director, Disposable Soft Goods Sdn. Bhd and Disposable Soft Goods (S) Pte (July 2014 – August 2016)
- General Manager, Consumer Product Division, L’Oréal Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (April 2012 – May 2014)
- Marketing Director and Executive Director, Sara Lee Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (January 2005 – September 2011)
- Executive Director, Sara Lee South East Asia Sdn. Bhd. (July 2003 – September 2011)
- Marketing Manager, Sara Lee Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (August 2000 – June 2003)
- Brand Manager, Unilever Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (July 1998 – July 2000)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Nil
Dato’ Dr Suzana Idayu Wati Binti Osman
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Dato’ Dr Suzana Idayu Wati Binti Osman
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 55
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Female
Date of Appointment: 16 August 2024
Length of Service: < 3 years
Board Committee Membership:
- Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Qualification(s):
- Doctorate in Finance, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Advanced Management Program (AMP 177), Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA
- Masters in Finance, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Degree BA (Hons), Business Studies, University of Huddersfield, UK
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Director, Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (December 2024 - Present)
- Director General, Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) (November 2024 - Present)
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, FGV Holdings Berhad (April 2024 - Present)
- Non-Independent Non-Executive Director, Encorp Berhad (November 2022 - Present)
- Chairperson, IIUM Holdings Sdn Bhd (May 2022 - Present)
- Public Interest Director, Private Pension Administrator Malaysia (March 2022 - Present)
- Director, Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) (July 2022 - November 2024)
- Chairperson, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (April 2023 - September 2024)
- Independent Non-Executive Director, CB Industrial Product Holding Berhad (March 2022 - November 2023)
- Director, Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (2021)
- Director, FELCRA Berhad (2018 - 2020)
- Chief Investment Officer, Social Security Organisation of Malaysia (January 2016 - September 2021)
- EVP/Head of Special Projects, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (April 2015 - December 2015)
- EVP/Global Head of Sugar, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (February 2014 - March 2015)
- EVP/Chief Strategy Officer, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (January 2010 - January 2014)
- Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Sdn Bhd (January 2008 - January 2010)
- Administrative Officer (Investment Analyst/Head of Investment), FELDA (June 1998 - December 2007)
- Forex Dealer, International Business Division, Sime Bank (1997)
- Assistant Vice President, Forex & Fund Management Department, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Berhad (July 1994 - December 1996)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- FGV Holdings Berhad
- Encorp Berhad
- Private Pension Administrator Malaysia
- Yayasan Felda
Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 47
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Female
Date of Appointment: 1 December 2024
Length of Service: < 3 years
Board Committee Membership:
- Member of Board Sustainability Committee
Qualification(s):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Independent Non-Executive Director, FGV Holdings Berhad (April 2024 - Present)
- Managing Partner, Messrs Abu Zahar Syed Mohd Fuad & Partners (Kelana Jaya) (Present)
- Selangor State Bar Committee Member (2012 – Present)
- Chairperson, Conveyancing Practice Committee and Syariah & Bahasa Melayu Committee (2012 – Present)
- President, Strata Management Tribunal under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (2016 – 2018)
- Committee Member of the Joint Management Body (Effective from early 2013)
- Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee Member (for 2009/2010 and 2010/2011)
- Committee Member, Jawatankuasa Lembaga Hakmilik Strata Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
- Special Committee Member, Jawatankuasa Wakaf Kolej Islam Malaya dan Lembaga Amanah Kolej Islam Malaya (LAKIM)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- FGV Holdings Berhad
Dato' Mohd Banuri Aris
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Dato' Mohd Banuri Aris
Non-lndependent Non-Executive Director
Age: 59
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 1 December 2024
Length of Service: < 3 years
Board Committee Membership:
- Nil
Qualification(s):
- Bachelor in Mass Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Diploma TVET Malaysian Skills, TVET
- Diploma in Counselling, Institut Pengajian Islam
Working Experience and Occupation:
- Chairman, Koperasi Permodalan FELDA Malaysia Berhad (KPF) (Present)
- Deputy Director General Community Development, FELDA (Present)
- Chairman, FIC Integrated Properties Management Sdn Bhd (Present)
- Director, Koperasi Angkatan Pertahanan Awam (Present)
- Director, FELDA Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (Present)
- Director, FIC Resources Sdn Bhd (Present)
- Director, FIC UK Properties Sdn Bhd (Present)
- Director, Pusat Hemodalisis FELDA (2018 – 2024)
- Setiausaha Lembaga, Yayasan FELDA (2011 – 2024)
- International Welfare Affairs Consultant, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2022 – 2023)
- Deputy Director, Yayasan FELDA (2007 -2011)
- Administrative Manager, Yayasan FELDA (2005 – 2007)
- Head of Personal Services, Land General Bhd (1996 – 2005)
- Liaison Officer, PPPTH/Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1987 – 1995)
Directorship of Public Companies/Listed Issuers:
- Nil
Additional Information
- None of the Directors has family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad.
- None of the Directors has any conflict of interest with MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad.
- None of the Directors has
- been convicted of any offence (other than traffic offences)
- been imposed with any public sanction or penalty by the relevant regulatory bodies during the financial year
- None of the Directors hold more than five directorships in listed issuers.
- The details of Directors' attendance at Board Meetings held in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 are detailed in the Corporate Governance Overview Statement on page 117 of MSM Annual Integrated Report 2023.
