Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman
DATO’ HJ ZAINAL ABIDIN PUTIH
Dato’ Hj Zainal Abidin Putih, a Malaysian male aged 77, was appointed as Chairman of L&G on 1 June 2010. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Dato’ Hj Zainal qualified as a Chartered Accountant of the ICAEW in 1972 and has very extensive experience in audit throughout his career as a practising accountant. He also has a good working knowledge of taxation and has been involved in management consulting especially those involved in acquisition, take over, amalgamation and restructuring of companies and company flotation.
Dato’ Hj Zainal was formerly the Country Managing Partner of Messrs Hanafiah Raslan and Mohamad and was an Adviser with Messrs Ernst & Young Malaysia until his retirement in 2005. He was the President of MICPA from 1989 until 1991 and the Chairman of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board from 2003 until 2009.
He has been appointed as the Chairman of the Financial Reporting Foundation (FRF) by the Minister of Finance Malaysia on 1 July 2021, for a term of three years.
He had also served in Government Agencies as the Chairman of Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, a member of the Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission and a member of the Investment Panel of the Employees Provident Fund.
Dato’ Hj Zainal was awarded the Darjah Setia Negeri Sembilan (D.S.N.S.) by the Yang Di Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan and the Jaksa Pendamai (J.P.) by the Yang Di Pertua Negeri Melaka in 1995 and 2008, respectively.
Dato’ Hj Zainal is the Chairman of Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad. He is a trustee of the National Heart Institute Foundation (IJNF), a member of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Universiti Multimedia and an Advisor to the Advisory Board of RHL Ventures Sdn Bhd. Dato’ Hj Zainal is also Chairman of Mobile Money International Sdn Bhd.
Managing Director
LOW GAY TECK
Mr Low Gay Teck, a Malaysian male aged 56, 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. Mr Low holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Footscray Institute of Technology (now known as Victoria University), Australia.
Prior to joining L&G, Mr Low was with the Mayland Group since 1996. In 2002, he was appointed Director of the Mayland Group and assumed the position of Managing Director in 2005. Mr Low has been involved in property development and project management for the past 32 years, handling and implementing projects such as residential, commercial, shopping complex, hotel, golf course, condominium and serviced apartments.
Currently, Mr Low sits on the Board of a few subsidiaries of L&G and several private limited companies.
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
FERDAUS MAHMOOD
Encik Ferdaus Mahmood, a Malaysian male aged 66, was appointed as Executive Director of L&G on 16 June 2008 and was redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2016 following his retirement as Executive Director on 31 December 2015.
Encik Ferdaus started his career as Trainee Accountant with Tractors Malaysia Bhd in 1974 and joined United Estate Projects Sdn Bhd (UEP) (initial developer of Subang Jaya, Selangor) in 1976 where his last position was the Credit Controller.
Subsequently, in 1980, Encik Ferdaus made a decisive switch in his career into the main stream of the property industry and since then has garnered extensive experience in this industry especially in the areas of marketing, sales, credit control and property management.
In 1990, Encik Ferdaus joined L&G as the General Manager in one of the property subsidiaries of L&G. In 1998, he was appointed the Chief Operating Officer to head the property operations of L&G in Australia and returned to Malaysia in 2005 to be based in Kuala Lumpur as the Director of Property Division, L&G.
Currently, he sits on the Board of a few subsidiaries of L&G.
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
CHIU ANDREW WAH WAI
Mr Chiu Andrew Wah Wai, a male Chinese citizen of Hong Kong SAR aged 32, was appointed as Director of L&G on 1 April 2014.
Mr Chiu is the founder and the Executive Chairman of Land Pacific Limited, Deacon House International Limited and Ariana Social Community Limited. Land Pacific Limited was formed in 2013 is a property development company focusing on residential and commercial developments in South East Asia. Deacon House International Limited formed in 2015 is a hotel company based on Chinese contemporary designs and influences, exemplifying Chinese cultures and traditions with a modern twist. Ariana Social Community Limited formed in 2016 is a community based student housing company with its flagship property in Farringdon, London and projects pipelined in England, Australia and North America.
Mr Chiu started his career with DTZ Hong Kong in 2008, he joined Far East Consortium International Limited (“FECIL”) in 2009 and was appointed as the business development manager of FECIL in 2012. He is responsible for property investment and development for FECIL. From 2015, Mr. Chiu serves as the assistant to the Chairman of FECIL.
Mr Chiu was appointed as Director of Ju Ching Chu English College Limited 裘錦秋書院校董會校董 in May 2018, he is also an Executive Director of i-Cable Communications Limited and Director of Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd.
Mr Chiu is the member of Hong Kong Beijing Association (香港北京交流協進會理事), Vice Chairman of Federation of HK Jiangsu Community Organisations (香港江蘇社團總會第三屆副會長), Member of Shenzhen Overseas Friendship Association (深圳海外聯誼會第七屆理事會理事), Member of The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong (香港地產建設商會會員) and Member of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (“HKGCC”) (香港總商會會員).
Mr Chiu is the son of YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, the major and controlling shareholder of Prestige Aspect Sdn Bhd, the holding company of Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries (Mayland Group).
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
HOONG CHEONG THARD
Mr Hoong Cheong Thard, a Malaysian male aged 54, was appointed as Director of L&G on 1 June 2010. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering degree from Imperial College, University of London, United Kingdom.
Mr Hoong has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as international capital markets. He was an investment banker for over 12 years and had held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Hong Kong and UBS, Hong Kong where he was responsible for corporate finance business in Asia.
Mr Hoong was the Chief Executive Officer of China LotSynergy Holdings Ltd (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange) (2006) prior to joining Far East Consortium International Limited (“FECIL”) in September 2008 as Managing Director. He was responsible for the formulation and implementation of the FECIL group’s overall strategies for development.
Mr Hoong has been redesignated as Managing Director of Far East Organization (International) Limited which has a controlling stake in FECIL. Mr Hoong remains as an Executive Director of FECIL focusing on the strategic development of the Company.
On 26 August 2023, Mr Hoong was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Palasino Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of FECIL which has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 26 March 2024.
Mr Hoong was also the Board member of several public companies which are incorporated and listed overseas and he is a director of several private limited companies which are incorporated in Malaysia.
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
DATO’ NOORIZAH BINTI HJ ABD HAMID
Dato’ Noorizah Hj Abd Hamid, a Malaysian female aged 61, was appointed as Director of L&G on 1 December 2018. She holds a Master in Business Administration (Finance & Management) from Central Michigan University, USA, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from Central Michigan University, USA and a Diploma in Accountancy from MARA Institute of Technology.
Dato’ Noorizah has more than 30 years of work experience and has extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic management. She was the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of PLUS Expressways International Berhad and PLUS Malaysia Berhad from 2012 to 2016 and also the Managing Director of PLUS Expressways Berhad from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director of Faber Group Berhad and Faber Hotels Holdings Berhad from 1999 to 2007 and had also held other senior positions which include Senior General Manager Finance of Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Berhad and Senior Manager of Hatibudi Management Sdn Bhd (UEM Group).
Currently, Dato’ Noorizah sits on the Board of Scientex Berhad, Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd and several private limited companies.
Independent Non-Executive Director
YEOH CHONG KENG
Mr Yeoh Chong Keng, a Malaysian male aged 71, was appointed as Director of L&G on 21 November 2022. He is a practising lawyer by profession.
Mr Yeoh was admitted as an Utter Barrister, Lincoln’s Inn, Bar of England and Wales in 1980 and was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1981. Prior to practising law, he served as a senior officer in the Royal Malaysian Police Force from 1970 to 1979.
Mr Yeoh is an experienced litigator specialising in land, commercial/corporate and banking litigation and has represented corporations and financial institutions in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court. Apart from that, he is well acquainted and has acted on cases involving industrial and employment law as well as building and construction law.
He has considerable experience and knowledge in corporate work involving listing, takeovers and reverse takeovers, management buy-out, boardroom strategy, joint ventures, mergers and company related matters. He is familiar and conversant with corporate, securities and banking laws and related government and fiscal policies and approvals.
He acts as a legal advisor and counsel for numerous local and international corporations in Malaysia and has sat on the board, audit, remuneration, nomination and risk committees of several public-listed companies and foreign owned companies in Malaysia.
He is a registered trade mark agent with the Malaysian Register of Trade Marks Agents. He is also a Notary Public and a qualified mediator on the panel of the Malaysia Mediation Centre, Bar Council Malaysia and has experience in alternative dispute resolutions. He is an appointed member of the Disciplinary Committee under the Disciplinary Board, Bar Council of Malaysia.
Currently, Mr Yeoh sits on the Board of Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad and Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad as well as several private limited companies.
Independent Non-Executive Director
LOH WEI YUEN
Ms Loh Wei Yuen, a Malaysian female aged 57, was appointed as Director of L&G on 30 May 2023. She is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Biochemical Engineering from University College London (UCL), United Kingdom (1987).
Having served as the Head of ICAEW Malaysia from 2008 to 2023, Ms Loh played a vital role in driving ICAEW’s international strategy and establishing its prominence in Malaysia. Through her leadership, she successfully cultivated strong relationships with higher education institutions, members, local partners, government agencies and employers, resulting in a robust professional-client and service network.
Having commenced her career in London, she attained her qualification as a chartered accountant in 1991. With a strong foundation in auditing and consulting, she further developed her expertise in strategic management through various roles, including her distinguished position as Director of Corporate Affairs at PK Resources Berhad. Her experience spans across multiple domains, allowing her to bring a comprehensive understanding of financial practices, operational management, and strategic decision-making to the organisation.
Ms Loh also contributed her expertise as the Treasurer and a Board Member of The British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad, a company limited by guarantee from 2022 to 2023.
Independent Non-Executive Director
YIP JIAN LEE
Ms Yip Jian Lee, a Malaysian female aged 68, was appointed as Director of L&G on 20 September 2023. She is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 1984 and was a qualified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England & Wales in 1981.
Upon her return from England in 1982, she joined Price Waterhouse Tax Services Sdn Bhd followed by 16 years as Director of the Institute of Bankers Malaysia (IBBM). In 1986, she was invited by Pemodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) to be their nominee director on the board of some companies in PNBs portfolio, such as Sitt Tatt Berhad, NCB Holdings Berhad, Kontena Nasional Bhd.
Upon her retirement from IBBM 20 years ago, she continued to serve as director of companies covering financial institutions, public listed and private companies. Recently she retired from some, having served the maximum term of 9 years as stipulated by Bank Negara and the KLSE.
Currently, she is an Independent Non-Executive director of Carimin Petroleum Berhad, Perlis Plantation Berhad and the Professional Golf of Malaysia. In most of these boards, she has been appointed to chair the Audit Committee.
She was also the Honorary Secretary to the Malaysian British Society (1986 -1996) during the period when Malaysia had a Look East policy. In addition, she was a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer of the World Wild Life Fund for 12 years 1996-2009.
Currently, Ms Yip also chairs the Board of Governors of her old alumni, Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, aka as Convent Bukit Nanas.
Independent Non-Executive Director
FAEZALI BIN MUSTAFA R.JUMABHOY
Encik Faez, a Malaysian male aged 61, was appointed as Director of L&G on 21 November 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance & Quantitative Methods from Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA and a Master in Professional Studies, Real Estate Finance & Marketing from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, Ithaca, New York, USA.
Encik Faez has more than 30 years working experience in international real estate and hospitality industry investment and development advisory, funding, financing, asset management and investment banking.
He is currently a Director at Globus Holdings Limited Hong Kong delivering real estate and hospitality industry development, investment, debt, capital markets and operating solutions directly by the founders of TransAct ASIA and Globus, benefiting clients through a combined 100-years of senior expertise and professional careers encompassing over 1,000 completed international engagements.
Previously, he was a Managing Director, Sector Head – Real Estate Wholesale Banking of CIMB Banking Group in Kuala Lumpur (April 2011 – June 2023). He guided CIMB to a leading position in acquisition and development financing and issuance of REITs/IPOs in ASEAN through early-stage client interaction, deal input and product structuring. He implemented a loans review system with Group Banking and Group Risk resulting in zero default during his tenure in real estate with the Group.
Prior to CIMB, he was the Co-Founder & Managing Director of TransAct ASIA, Kuala Lumpur & Hong Kong (September 1994 – April 2011) and developed TransAct ASIA into an internationally recognized boutique hospitality and real estate advisory firm.
His other working experience includes as Director of Horwath Asia Pacific in Hong Kong & Singapore (November 1991 – September 1994), Group Operations Analyst for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Hong Kong (October 1990 – October 1991), Controller du Credit for National Bank of Abu Dhabi in Paris and France (June 1987 – March 1988) and an Operations Manager for R. Jumabhoy & Sons (M) Sdn. Bhd. (January 1985 – September 1986).
Encik Faez is a regular invited speaker-panellist at HICAP Hong Kong and Singapore, HOFTEL Hong Kong, SEAHIS Bangkok, REITs Asia Pacific Singapore, FHA Singapore, APHIC Bangkok and Malaysia REITS Forum Kuala Lumpur.