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Board of Directors
Executive Chairman, Non-Independent Executive DirectorTan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Cheah Fook Ling, AO Malaysian
Aged 65, is the visionary Founder and Executive Chairman of Sunway Group which encompasses 2 public listed companies namely Sunway Holdings Berhad (“Sunway Holdings”) and SunCity.
An Accountant by profession and has been conferred 8 honorary Doctorates by leading universities worldwide. Is also among the 4 leading givers in the country who made Forbes Asia’s Hero of Philanthropy 2009.
In 2008, was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) by the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. The AO is one of Australia's most prestigious and highly respected awards conferred to a non-citizen of Australia.
In 2007, the prestigious Monash University School of Medicine and Health Sciences was named after him in appreciation of his immense contribution to Monash University Sunway Campus.
In 2006, His Royal Highness Sultan of Selangor installed him as Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University College.
Was appointed Chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation’s Selangor Chapter by the Minister of Unity, Culture, Arts & Heritage in 2008. Is also the Chairman and Co-founder of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI).
Is the Deputy President of National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia; Founding Trustee of Malaysian Liver Foundation since 1999; President of Malaysian Hakka Association 1997-2004; and the first non-Malay Honorary Member of Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce since 2002.
In recognition of his contribution to education, in 1996, was appointed by the Minister of Education to the Higher Education Council of Malaysia. The Minister of Trade appointed him Director of National Productivity Centre in 1990.
In 1996, the Prime Minister of Malaysia honoured him with the Chairmanship of Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) for Construction and Housing.
Was also an EXCO member of the Malaysian Tourism Action Council, an appointment by the Minister of Tourism Malaysia in 1996. The following year, the Minister of Finance appointed him a Council Member of the Financial Reporting Foundation.
Other awards bestowed upon him include the Paul Harris Fellow Award, Property Man of the Year (Malaysia) in 1993, CEO of the Year (Malaysia) in 1996 and Asia's Most Innovative Chinese Entrepreneur Award 2005.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 1 July 1992 and also serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board and Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee as well as a Member of the Remuneration Committee.
Current directorships in other public companies include Sunway Holdings and Sunway Medical Centre Berhad.
Attended 7 out of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Deputy Executive Chairman, Non-Independent Executive DirectorDatuk Razman M Hashim Malaysian
Aged 71 and a Member of the Australian Institute of Bankers with more than 39 years of experience in the banking industry. Joined Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad in 1964 and served in various capacities including secondments to the Bank’s branches in London, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore. In 1994, was appointed as Executive Director/Deputy Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad until his retirement in June 1999. In the same month in 1999, was appointed as Chairman of MBf Finance Berhad by Bank Negara Malaysia as its nominee until January 2002 when the finance company was sold to Arab-Malaysian Group.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 28 March 1996 and also serves as a Member of the Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee as well as the alternate to Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah Fook Ling in the Executive Committee of the Board.
Current directorships in other public companies include Sunway Medical Centre Berhad, Sunway International Vacation Club Berhad, SILK Holdings Berhad, Ranhill Berhad, Multi-Purpose Holdings Berhad, MAA Holdings Berhad, Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad, MAA Takaful Berhad and Berjaya Land Berhad.
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Managing Directors, Non-Independent Executive DirectorsNgian Siew Siong – Property Development, International Malaysian
Aged 58 and attained a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Civil Engineering from University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 1976 with 29 years of experience in the property development industry.
Was the Regional Operations Manager of MBf Holdings Bhd before joining SunCity. Joined SunCity in 1985 as Project Manager and held various senior posts before being promoted to Executive Director in January 1996. Subsequently promoted to Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director – Property Development on 1 October 2001 and 26 August 2004 respectively. Was redesignated as Managing Director – Property Development, International on 19 March 2010.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 29 December 1994 and also serves as Chairman of the Risk Management Committee as well as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Board and Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee.
Has no directorships in other public companies.
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Managing Directors, Non-Independent Executive DirectorsNgeow Voon Yean – Property Investment Malaysian
Aged 57 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Business Studies and Economics from University of Auckland, New Zealand. Is a Council Member of the Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners (MAHO) and a Member of the International Council of Shopping Centres.
Has 29 years of working experience in property development and investment, and management industry. Was the Founder President of the Shopping and Highrise Buildings Association in both Malaysia and Singapore. Has wide experience in the development and management of mixed-use developments. Began his career with Landmarks Holdings Bhd, the developer owner of Sungei Wang Plaza, Regent Hotel and Metroplex Holdings Sdn Bhd, the developer of The Mall. Subsequently moved to Singapore to join Marina Centre Holdings Pte Ltd, the developer and manager of Marina Square, a mixed-use waterfront development comprising 3 international-class hotels, shopping mall and offices in Singapore. Later joined Suntec City Development Pte Ltd as part of the pioneering team in the development of one of Singapore's largest private mixed-use project comprising convention, exhibition, shopping and offices. Currently manages the investment portfolio which includes retail, commercial, hospitality, leisure and other asset management components of SunCity.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 21 April 1997 and also serves as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Board, Risk Management Committee and Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee.
Current directorships in other public companies include Sunway Medical Centre Berhad and Sunway International Vacation Club Berhad.
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Managing Director Non-Independent Executive DirectorHo Hon Sang - Property Development, Malaysia Malaysian
Aged 49 and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from University of Malaya, Malaysia with over 14 years of experience in the property development industry.
Started his professional career as an engineer with Esa Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd and was involved in the North South Highway project. Joined United Engineers Malaysia Berhad Group of Companies from 1988 until 1994 before joining SunCity as an Assistant General Manager. Was then appointed as the Unit Profit Centre Manager and also a Board Member of Sunway Damansara Sdn Bhd, a 60% owned subsidiary of SunCity. Subsequently promoted to Chief Operating Officer – Property Development in 2005. Has been a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia since 1988 and the Board of Engineers, Malaysia since 1989.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 19 March 2010.
Has no directorships in other public companies.
Did not attend any Board Meeting held in the financial period as he was appointed after the financial period.
Non-Independent Non-Executive DirectorLim Swe Guan Singaporean
Aged 56 and holds a Bachelor of Science (Estate Management) Second Class Honours Degree from University of Singapore and a Master of Business Administration from Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, United States of America.
Currently is the Managing Director of GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd, the real estate investment arm of Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd. Also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Member of the CFA Institute. Among his achievements were the gold medals won from the Singapore Institute of Valuers and Singapore Institute of Surveyors. Former Director of Jones Lang Wootton Australia from 1989 to 1995 and a Portfolio Manager, Property Division in Suncorp Investment Management before he joined GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd in 1997.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 6 March 2002 and also serves as a Member of the Executive Committee of the Board.
Has no directorships in other public companies.
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Senior Independent Non-Executive DirectorTan Sri Dato’ Ir Talha Bin Haji Mohd Hashim Malaysian
Aged 74, a Civil Engineer by profession and graduated from Brighton Technical College, United Kingdom with a Diploma in Civil Engineering in 1959 and a Master in Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila in 1976. A Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia since 1974; Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia since 1979; Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council, United Kingdom since 1989; Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom since 1989; Fellow of the Institution of Highways and Transportation, United Kingdom since 1990 and a Member of the Association of Consulting Engineers, Malaysia since 1990. Also a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Management since 1976. Was conferred a fellowship by the Malaysian Institute of Directors in July 2007.
Started his career as a Civil Engineer with the Public Works Department, Malaysia in 1959 and after holding various posts at District, State and Branch levels, was appointed as Director-General of Public Works, Malaysia in 1985. Retired from the Government in 1990.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 1 November 1990 and also serves as Chairman of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Current directorships in other public companies include Sunway International Vacation Club Berhad, Gamuda Berhad, Sapura Technology Berhad, Hume Industries (M) Berhad, APP Industries Berhad, Phillip Mutual Berhad and Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad.
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Independent Non-Executive DirectorsTeo Tong How Singaporean
Aged 67 and holds a Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) Degree from University of Melbourne, Australia. A Member of SIA, RIBA, FRAIA and APAM (Architectural Bodies), Associate Member of SIP and APA (Planning Bodies) and a Registered Property Manager of the International Real Estate Institute. Presently is the Chairman and Managing Director of Hong How Group of Companies and Director of Tong Eng Group. The businesses of these companies range from property development and investment holding in sectors such as commercial, residential, industrial and hospitality in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Australia, UK and Sweden.
Is a Director of Popular Land Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Popular Holdings Limited which is a public listed company in Singapore. In August 2005, was appointed as a Member of National Heritage Board, Chairman of Singapore Philatelic Museum, Director of Preservation Monuments Board and Singapore Dance Theatre, Vice-Chairman of Thong Chai Medical Institution and also sits on the Board of Land Transport Authority (“LTA”)’s Architectural Design Panel on MRT Stations and a Member of Arts in Transit by LTA.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 18 April 2001 and also serves as a Member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Has no directorships in other public companies in Malaysia.
Attended 7 out of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Independent Non-Executive DirectorsTan Siak Tee Malaysian
Aged 69 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University of New South Wales, Australia. An Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australia, Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Started his career as an Auditor in Coopers & Lybrand, Sydney and later seconded to Coopers & Lybrand, Kuala Lumpur. Has extensive experience in the banking industry. Former Chief Internal Auditor for Malaysian operations in Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation and Chung Khiaw Bank for the period from 1969 to 1971 and 1971 to 1973 respectively. Joined Lee Wah Bank Ltd in 1973 as Manager of Malaysia Central Office and was promoted to Director and Chief Executive Officer for Malaysian operations in 1975. Former Director and Chief Executive Officer in United Overseas Bank (M) Berhad for the period from 1994 to 1997 after Lee Wah Bank Malaysia operations were incorporated in Malaysia in 1994. Also former Director and Adviser in Asia Commercial Finance Berhad from 1997 to 1999. In April 2000, joined Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 26 November 2001 and also serves as a Member of the Audit and Nomination Committees.
Current directorships in other public companies include Bank of China (Malaysia) Berhad and ACB Resources Berhad (formerly known as Amsteel Corporation Berhad).
Attended all of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Independent Non-Executive DirectorsDatin Paduka Low Siew Moi Malaysian
Aged 60 and holds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) and a Diploma in Accountancy (Post Graduate) from University of Malaya. An accountant by profession and a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Has more than 36 years of experience in the areas of accounting, finance and administration. Started her working career with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (“PKNS”) in 1973 and had since held various managerial positions. In 1990, was seconded to work with the private sector, IGB and IJM Group for 4 years. Was formerly the Deputy General Manager (Corporate Affairs) of PKNS and was acting as the General Manager of PKNS from November 2008 until March 2009. Currently is the Advisor under Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated.
Appointed to the Board of SunCity on 3 December 1999.
Has no directorships in other public companies.
Attended 7 out of the 8 Board Meetings held in the financial period.
Note:
- Family Relationship with Director and/or Major Shareholder.
None of the Directors has any family relationship with any director and/ or major shareholder of SunCity.
- Conflict of Interest
- Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Cheah Fook Ling is a Director and Major Shareholder of Sunway. He has deemed interest in SunwayMas Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries via Sunway Holdings, whose principal activity is similar to SunCity Group which includes property development.
- Datuk Razman M Hashim is a Director of Berjaya Land Berhad and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Selat Makmur Sdn Bhd, whose principal activities are similar to SunCity Group namely property development and investment holding. Datuk Razman M Hashim is also a Director of Absolute Prestige Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, whose principal activities are similar to SunCity Group which include property investment and hotel business.
- Lim Swe Guan is a Director of the following companies, whose principal activities are similar to SunCity Group which includes property development:-
- RB Land Sdn Bhd, which is a subsidiary of RB Land Holdings Berhad. RB Land Holdings Berhad is a public listed company in Malaysia.
- Fabulous Range Sdn Bhd, which is a joint venture between Reco Sungei Long (M) Sdn Bhd and Lum Chang Holdings Limited. Lum Chang Holdings Limited is a public listed company in Singapore.
- Datin Paduka Low Siew Moi is a Director of Bangi Hotel Sdn Bhd, whose principal activity is similar to SunCity Group which includes hotel business.
Save as disclosed, none of the other Directors has any conflict of interest with SunCity Group.
- Conviction for Offences
None of the Directors has been convicted for offences within the past 10 years other than traffic offences, if any.
- Attendance of Board Meetings
The attendance of the Directors at Board of Directors' Meetings is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Statement.
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