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The Board of Directors of Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd. combines diverse expertise to ensure a unified and efficient approach to the company’s operations. Focused on long-term growth, they actively uphold the sustainability of the Group’s subsidiaries while maintaining a clear commitment to its vision and mission, guiding the company toward continued success.
Appointed on 1 April 2021– Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Re-designated on 16 December 2021 – Group Executive Chairman
Directorship in Other Listed Company – P.A. Resources Berhad (Executive Chairman)
Post-graduate Diploma in Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies (First Class Honours), University of Malaya, Malaysia
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Chan started his career in 1980 as a Language Teacher, Malaysia Agriculture University (now known as University Putra Malaysia) where he remained until 1985. In 1986, he was appointed as the Political Secretary to the Minister of Housing & Local Government. He was elected as the State Assemblyman for Tanah Rata the same year and was later appointed as an Executive Council (EXCO) member of the Pahang State Government where he remained until 1990. He was the Member of Parliament for Lipis, Pahang from 1990 to 1995 and Selayang, Selangor from 1995 to 2008. He was the Deputy Minister of Culture, Arts & Tourism from 1990 to 1995. He was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Energy, Communications & Multimedia in 1995 to 1999 and then the Deputy Minister of Finance from 1999 to 2003. He became the Minister of Transport in 2003 until 2008.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Chan is currently the Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya and was appointed to this position in 2017. He was also the Independent NonExecutive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee in Nirvana Asia Ltd, a company listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, from 2014 to 2016.
In January 2024, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Chan was appointed as the new Chairman to the Board of Governors and Alumni Council of Tunku Abdul Rahman, University of Management and Technology.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Chan is the uncle of Ir. Kong Kam Loong, Group Executive Director of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 1 April 2021 - Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Committee – Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
Directorship in Other Listed Company - Star Media Group Berhad (Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, University of Adelaide, South Australia
Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Kuan joined Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd as a Director and Non-Executive Chairman from 2006 to 2012. He was re-designated as Executive Chairman from 2012 until 2015. He was then re-designated as Non-Executive Chairman until 2016.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Kuan is on the Board of Trustee of Star Foundation. He also sits on the board of several private companies.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Kuan is the father of Dato’ Sri Kuan Khian Leng, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 22 June 2017 – Executive Director
Re-designated on 1 April 2021 – Group Chief Executive Officer
Directorship in Other Listed Company – OKA Corporation Bhd (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Master in Management Science & Operational Research, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Dato’ Sri Kuan started his career as a Civil and Structural Engineer in Sepakat Setia Perunding Sdn Bhd in year 2000. In March 2002, he joined Citibank Berhad as Assistant Manager and subsequently held several managerial positions in the Marketing, Project Management and Risk Management departments. In July 2006, he held the position of Business Intelligence Head in Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad. He served as the Executive Director of Mexter Technology Berhad from June 2007 to December 2015, overseeing the operations, business development and marketing activities of the company. He joined Fajarbaru as a Director in 2015.
Dato’ Sri Kuan has more than 20 years of experience across the banking, ICT, engineering and construction industries. He is currently the Vice President of Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM). Additionally, he is a panel advisor for the bachelor’s programme in civil engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Dato’ Sri Kuan is an active member of Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur Elite (District 308B1), a non-profit voluntary service organisation serving the community and elected as President for the term 2024 – 2025.
Dato’ Sri Kuan is the son of Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Kuan Peng Ching @ Kuan Peng Soon, a substantial shareholder and Deputy Chairman of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 3 December 2020 – Group Executive Director
Directorship in Other Listed Company – P.A. Resources Bhd (Group Managing Director)
Master of Business Administration, Senior University International, State of Wyoming, United States of America
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lau began his career in 1981 as a Sales & Marketing Representative with Union Auto Mobil after graduating from high school. In 1987, he joined Bio-Organo Fertilizer Sdn Bhd as Marketing Manager. In 1990, he founded Twin Arrow Fertilizer Sdn Bhd in the field of manufacturing fertiliser product. Over the decades, Twin Arrow Group has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of compound, compact, mixtures and organic hybrid fertilisers in Malaysia. He is also the founder of Rahmat Dhuha Palm Oil Plantation Sdn Bhd and Zan Dong Sdn Bhd for palm oil and durian fruit plantation. He possesses passion, great knowledge and experience in plantation management.
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lau was awarded numerous entrepreneurship recognition and titles throughout the years such as Malaysia Golden Entrepreneur Award and so on including the award of Panglima Setia Mahkota by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2023.
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lau is not related to any Directors or major shareholders of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 1 April 2021 – Group Executive Director
Professional Engineer, Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Upper Second Class Honours), University of Technology Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
Dato' Ir. Kong joined Fajarbaru as a Director in 2015. He has more than 22 years of experience in the construction industry involving in civil and structural design, planning and management for site operations.
Dato' Ir. Kong is a nephew of Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Chan Kong Choy, Group Executive Chairman of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 1 March 2018 – Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Committee – Nominating Committee (Member)
Directorship in Other Listed Company - P.A. Resources Bhd (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Master of Banking and Finance, Monash University, Australia
Degree in Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance, Deakin University, Australia
Dato’ Lim holds directorship in several private limited companies and has more than 17 years of experience in various industry.
Dato’ Lim has in 2024 appointed as the Executive Committee for Timber Trade Federation Malaysia, representing the Persatuan Pengusaha Kayu-Kayan Negeri Pahang.
Dato’ Lim is not related to any Directors or major shareholders of the Company. She does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 16 December 2021 – Independent Non-Executive Director
Committee – Nominating Committee (Chairman), Audit Committee (Member)
Master in Business Administration, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
Dato’ Norasni was a senior banker with over 3 decades of experience in two leading banks, infusing high performance, innovation and risk management. She served Public Bank Berhad for more than 29 years, where she held various management position before leaving to join Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad in 2011 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for 6 years. Dato’ Norasni’s specific areas of expertise includes financial management, banking operations, business process management and transformation planning.
Dato’ Norasni currently serves on the Board of Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN). In 2024, she was appointed as Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, University Malaysia Kelantan.
Dato’ Norasni is not related to any Directors or major shareholders of the Company. She does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 23 October 2023 – Independent Non-Executive Director
Committee – Audit Committee (Member), Remuneration Committee (Member)
Master of Science (Management), Asia e University
Diploma in Management, Institute of Professional Manager and Administration, United Kingdom
Datuk Yoo held the position of Private Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources in 1999. In 2003, he served as the Press Secretary to the Minister of Transport and subsequently in 2007, he assumed the role of Political Secretary to the Minister of Transport. Datuk Yoo was the Political Secretary to the Minister of Health in 2008 and in 2014, he was a Senator at the Upper House for the Parliament of Malaysia. Then, in 2018, he took on the role of Managing Director at PRG Agro Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PRG Holding Berhad.
Datuk Yoo has over two decades of extensive experience encompassing marketing, business development, public relations, training, and a diverse array of other fields. He has held various senior roles in a range of industries ranging from food and beverages, real estate, training, research, oil and gas and plantation companies. In the past few years, Datuk Yoo has actively participated in logging, teak wood plantation, timber export, Albizia planting, pineapple plantation, fruit branding and marketing, durian plantation, durian export and packaging.
Previously, Datuk Yoo held positions on the Board of Governors for SJK Sg Long and SMJK Keat Hwa and served as the advisor for Lions Club Kuala Lumpur/Selangor. Datuk Yoo currently holds the role of Vice President for the Malaysia One Belt One Road Council.
Datuk Yoo is not related to any Directors or major shareholders of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
Appointed on 12 December 2001 – Executive Director
Re-designated on 24 February 2016 – Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Re-designated on 28 August 2018 – Independent Non-Executive Director
Committee – Audit Committee (Chairman), Nominating Committee (Member), Remuneration Committee (Member)
Directorship in Other Listed Company– Careplus Group Bhd (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Chartered Accountant, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Member of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
He has more than 24 years of working experience in handling corporate finance and general management with two (2) listed companies prior in joining the Company.
Mr. Ooi is not related to any Directors or major shareholders of the Company. He does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company or its subsidiaries.
No. 61 & 63, Jalan SS 6/12, Kelana Jaya, 47301
Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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