Datuk Tan Leh Kiah, a Malaysian, aged 72, is the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of our Group. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from University of London, United Kingdom in August 1982 and subsequently in September 1984, he received his Certificate in Legal Practice from the Malaysia Legal Profession Qualifying Board. He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court in Malaysia in January 1986.

In addition, he is an Associate of the Institute of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators since March 1979 and a Fellow since 2012, as well as Associate of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia since 1995. He is also a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam since March 1999, and of the Supreme Court of England and Wales since September 2000.

Prior to obtaining his professional qualifications, he joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (currently known as Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (“MITI”)), as Assistant Registrar of Companies in the Registry of Companies in 1972. During his tenure there, he maintained the accuracy of company records. In 1976, he resigned from MITI and subsequently joined Inchcape Group, a company involved in automotive distribution, retail and services, as the Group Company Secretary, in 1977. His responsibilities included liaising with various stakeholders and handling corporate filling matters. In 1985, he resigned from Inchcape Group.

In 1986, he joined Azman Davidson & Co Kuala Lumpur as Managing Partner, where he was responsible for managing the firm as well as handling corporate and tax related matters for clients. In January 2009, he stepped down as Managing Partner and assumed his present position as Consultant, where he advises the firm on legal issues.

He served on the Board of EXIM Bank Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 2001 to 2006. He was a member of the Securities Commission Malaysia from 1999 to 2018. He also served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of China Construction Bank (Malaysia) Berhad from 2018 to 2023. He also sat on the board of MPI Generali Insurans Berhad from 2015 to 2023 and Boustead Holdings Berhad from 2012 to 2019.

He was conferred the title of Panglima Mahkota Wilayah by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in February 2011.

Datuk Seri Nurmala Binti Abd. Rahim, a Malaysian, aged 70, is the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director of our Group. She was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science in Urban Studies from Universiti Sains Malaysia in July 1977. Subsequently, she completed her Diploma in Public Administration from the National Institute of Public Administration (“INTAN”) in October 1978. She also graduated with a Master of Public Administration ("MPA”) from Pennsylvania State University, United States of America in May 1988. She is also certified with the Mandatory Accreditation Program of Directors of Public Listed Companies since May 2014.

She began her career with the Government as an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer in 1978. Her first posting was with the Ministry of Agriculture, where she served as Assistant Secretary of the International Division, Assistant Secretary of the Planning and Development Division, and Principal Private Secretary to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture throughout her tenure from 1978 to 1984. Her tasks at the Ministry included administration work related to the International Food Agricultural Organisation, assisting in drafting the National Agricultural Policy, and assisting the Minister in his day-to-day official duties. In 1984, she left the Ministry of Agriculture to join INTAN as a Senior Project Officer where she was responsible for conducting training programmes for Government officers in the field of quality management. In 1986, she left INTAN and took a break from her career to pursue her MPA.

Upon completion of her MPA, she resumed her career and was assigned to the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (“MAMPU") under the Prime Minister’s Department as a Principal Assistant Director in 1988. During her long stint in MAMPU, she was involved in various programmes aimed at improving the services of various Government departments and agencies by conducting research, visits, inspections, drafting the administrative circulars, advising as well as evaluating Government agencies for the quality improvement award system at the national level.

In 2002, she left MAMPU and joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now known as MITI) as the Director of ASEAN Division, where she was involved in various Free Trade Area (“FTA”) negotiations representing Malaysia at the ASEAN level as well as FTA negotiations with other trade partners of ASEAN. She was also the ASEAN representative and spokesperson in the FTA negotiations with India. Throughout her tenure with MITI, she also assumed various other positions including Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo, Japan, Senior Director of the Strategic Planning Division, and Senior Director of the Management Service Division. Whilst in Japan she was involved in providing input as well as liaising communication between Malaysia and Japan on trade and economic development of both countries. Upon returning to Malaysia after 2 years in Japan, she was involved in strategic planning, administration, finance as well as information and communications technology for MITI.

In 2007, she left MITI to join the Ministry of Plantation, Industries and Commodities (“MPIC”) as Deputy Secretary General. In February 2011, she was further promoted to Secretary General. At MPIC, she was in charge of planning and developing the plantation sector covering oil palm, rubber, timber, cocoa, pepper and kenaf both upstream and downstream. She was also responsible in developing and implementing the National Commodities Policy with yearly export earnings targets whilst at the same time taking care of the interest of the smallholders, At the international level, she was involved in promoting the industry as well as defending palm oil against criticism by attending international meetings and leading trade missions.

In August 2014, at the age of 60, she went on a mandatory retirement from the Malaysian Civil Service.

Datin Ooi Swee Lian, a Malaysian, aged 64, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of our Group. She was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Economics majoring in Business Administration (Hons) from Universiti Malaya in 1983.

She started her career at Malayan Banking Berhad in May 1983, as an Account Executive in the Lending Division. She was subsequently promoted to Credit and Marketing Manager where she managed a portfolio of customers as well as carried out business development activities. In April 1986, she resigned from Malayan Banking Berhad and joined Lloyds Bank, Hong Kong as a Credit Analyst in June 1986. During her tenure there, she was involved in carrying out credit analysis for large and multinational corporations located in Hong Kong. She left Lloyds Bank, Hong Kong to join Indover Asia Ltd, Hong Kong as Credit Administrator in October 1986. Subsequently, she was promoted to Senior Relationship Officer in March 1987, Assistant Manager in January 1989 and Deputy Manager in May 1992. During her tenure there, she was responsible for relationship management of large corporate customers in Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. In 1992, she left Indover Asia Ltd, Hong Kong andreturned to Malaysia where she took a break from her career.

In October 1994, she joined RHB Bank Berhad as Manager, where she was responsible for liabilities management. Throughout the years, she received various promotions to Senior Manager, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, Vice President, Deputy of Corporate Banking and Head of Commercial Products. Throughout her tenure in RHB Bank Berhad, she sat on various committees including Group Management, Asset and Liability, Group Credit, Group Credit Risk and Group Digital Technology. In November 2014, she held the position of Executive Vice President and Head of Group Business and Transaction Banking. She was responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and business direction for the growth of RHB Bank Berhad’s business and transactional banking activities. She left RHB Bank Berhad in December 2017.

In March 2018, she joined Double Dynasty Sdn Bhd as an Advisor and was responsible for providing advice on new projects. She subsequently resigned from Double Dynasty Sdn Bhd on October 2023. She also served as the Independent Non-Executive Director of Alliance Investment Bank Berhad from November 2018 to August 2022.

As at the LPD, she sits on the boards of China Construction Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (since January 2023) and Poh Kong Holdings Berhad (since June 2023). Poh Kong Holdings Berhad is a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities.

Fong Kit Chiu, a Malaysian, aged 63, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of our Group and was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He is a member of the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants since May 1987 and is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants since November 1987.

He joined Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur in August 1983 and completed his Articleship there in November 1986. In early 1988, he was transferred to Ernst & Young, London for 3 years, starting as a Senior Accountant and was promoted to Supervisor and then to Manager. During his tenure with Ernst & Young, London he audited many high-profile companies in banking, manufacturing and an international airline.

Upon his return from the United Kingdom in February 1991, he joined Public Bank Berhad as the Finance Manager for Group Accounts for 3 years before gaining mergers and acquisitions experience with FACB Berhad as a Senior Manager in January 1994. In March 1996, he joined Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad as the Financial Controller and Company Secretary where he played an active role in investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, internal audit, as well as overseeing the Finance Division.

He rejoined the auditing profession in April 2001 with KPMG as the Asia Anchor Practice (Regional) Technical Director with responsibilities for technical matters in 13 countries in the Asia Pacific. During that time, he participated in a select Global team to develop a fresh audit approach and methodology for the firm.

In February 2005 he joined Aurora Tankers (M) Sdn. Bhd., part of the IMC Group, as Finance Director to prepare for a public listing.

For 15 years from January 2006 until his retirement in January 2021, he was with Western Digital (M) Sdn Bhd. Starting as the Finance Director, he was promoted to Senior Director, Finance after 3 years and then to Malaysia Controller in 2016. He had overall responsibility over finance for all Western Digital entities in Malaysia and Singapore. He also oversaw mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, budgeting, tax planning, cash flow management in addition to financial and management reporting. He worked closely with various Federal and State government bodies on Western Digital’s investments in Malaysia.

As at the LPD, he does not hold any directorship or shareholdings outside our Group.

Ir. Viyasan K Krishnan, a Malaysian, aged 62, is the Independent Non-Executive Director of our Group. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) from Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom (presently known as Loughborough University) in July 1984. He also obtained his Bachelor of Laws from University of London, United Kingdom in August 1996.

He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia since September 1992 and has been subsequently redesignated as Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate since February 2016. He has been a member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia and the Institute of Arbitrators, Malaysia since January 1992 and March 1996, respectively. He is also a certified Project Management Professional awarded by the Project Management Institute, USA since April 2009. Further, he is currently a member of the Disciplinary Committee Panel of the Malaysian Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board since January 2023.

He began his career with the Malaysian Public Works Department as Design Engineer (Water Supplies) in December 1984. As the Design Engineer (Water Supplies), he was involved in the design of water supply projects including design for water treatment plants, transmission, distribution, reticulation and plumbing systems for various government projects. In March 1989, he was redesignated as the Assistant Resident Engineer (Water Supplies), where he was responsible for supervising and commissioning waterworks installations in Kedah. In January 1991, he was transferred by the Malaysian Public Works Department and was based at the Perak Water Board office to oversee the maintenance management of a rural water supply turnkey project. In December 1992, he resigned from the Malaysian Public Works Department and joined the Perak Water Board the following month. During his time there as Development Engineer, he was responsible for the planning and implementation of rural water supply projects throughout the state of Perak. In June 1996, he left the Perak Water Board. 

Subsequently, he joined HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd as Resident Engineer in July 1996, where he was in charge of overseeing and managing the construction and completion of a government hospital in Kuala Lumpur. He left HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd in August 1997 and joined Tongkah Holdings Berhad in September 1997 as Project Manager. His responsibilities included planning, designing, construction, commissioning and refurbishment of hospitals and clinics in the Klang Valley. In April 1998, he was appointed as Alternate Director of THB-IJM Joint Venture Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Tongkah Holdings Berhad and IJM Corporation Berhad, where he was responsible for the management of all contracts. He left to join Putera Capital Berhad as Project Director in May 2000, and oversaw the preliminary planning of a hospital in Johor. He left Putera Capital Berhad in May 2001.

In June 2001, he was appointed as General Manager at Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd and was responsible for vetting through commercial proposals. He was then internally transferred to Central Challenger (M) Sdn Bhd in June 2002, where he held the position of General Manager of the Contracts and Technical Services Department. During his tenure there, he played a key role in the development of a township located in Shah Alam, Selangor and was also appointed as the Project Director to oversee the design and construction of a university campus in the township. He left Central Challenger (M) Sdn Bhd in November 2006.

Subsequently, he joined Nam Fatt Construction Sdn Bhd as Senior Project Manager in December 2006. During his time there, he was in charge of the construction and completion of residential buildings in Putrajaya. In October 2007, he resigned from Nam Fatt Construction Sdn Bhd and joined Hill International Inc., Qatar in the following month as Construction Manager, where he was involved in major commercial projects in Qatar, Vietnam and the Philippines.

In June 2009, he moved back to Malaysia and joined Progressive Impact Corporation Berhad as Technical Director. During his time there, he led the Projects and Contracts Department and oversaw the company’s sewerage projects. He left Progress Impact Corporation Berhad upon the end of his contract in July 2011.

In August 2011, he joined Kencana Torsco Sdn Bhd (presently known as Sapura Onshore Sdn Bhd) as Assistant General Manager (Contracts), where he headed the Contracts Department, handling various onshore steel fabrication and offshore installation contracts in the oil and gas industry. In January 2021, he left Sapura Onshore Sdn Bhd to join GE Power Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as Contract Management Leader (Asia), where he led a team of Project Contract Managers and Site Contract Managers based in 7 countries across Asia. In September 2022, he retired from his professional career.

Since 2024, he has been an International Certified Professional Trainer accredited by the International Professional Managers Association, UK as well as an Accredited Trainer certified by the Human Resource Development Corporation, Malaysia. He is also an IPMA Level A Assessor certified by International Project Management Association (IPMA) Malaysia since October 2024. Currently, he conducts training on contract management in the construction industry on an ad hoc basis.

Wong Voon Ten, a Malaysian, aged 64, is the Promoter, substantial shareholder and Managing Director of our Group. He oversees the business growth, strategic planning and direction of our Group. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He graduated with a Business and Technology Education Council Diploma in Business Studies from Polytechnic of Wales (now part of University of South Wales), United Kingdom in June 1984.

Upon his graduation, he joined his family business, Folin & Brothers Sdn Bhd, as Assistant to the Managing Director in October 1984. During his tenure there, he assisted the Managing Director with administrative work and business development activities for the company’s engineering product business. He resigned from Folin & Brothers Sdn Bhd in June 1986.

Together with Wong Nyeon Thiat, Wong Voon Yoong, Lee Cheng Ngee and Budhi Sentoso Rachmat, he set up Pan-Merchant Industries in June 1986, and was appointed Managing Director in April 1987. As Managing Director, Wong Voon Ten was in charge of overseeing the business growth, strategic planning and direction of the company. He was instrumental in the company’s appointment as an agent and manufacturer of filter presses, hermetic filters and vessels/equipment. He also spearheaded the company’s venture into the manufacturing of large-sized filter presses to cater to the edible oil industry.

PMIT Malaysia was subsequently incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pan-Merchant Industries in January 2002, and he was appointed as Managing Director. The filtration solution business of Pan-Merchant Industries was progressively transferred to PMIT Malaysia since 2012, and Wong Voon Ten continued his role as Managing Director. Since then, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing business strategies and fostering business relationships.

Wong Nyeon Thiat, a Malaysian, aged 63, is the Promoter, substantial shareholder and Executive Director of our Group. She is responsible for developing financial plans and strategies that are aligned with corporate strategies and internal resources, developing internal control systems and overseeing human resource management. She was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management from Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom in July 1984.

She began her career in Folin Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd, as an Accountant in September 1984, and was responsible for managing the company’s accounts. In early 1987, she left Folin Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd.

Together with Wong Voon Ten, Wong Voon Yoong, Lee Cheng Ngee and Budhi Sentoso Rachmat, she set up Pan-Merchant Industries in June 1986, and was appointed as Finance & Administration Manager in April 1987. During this time, she was responsible for overseeing the company’s operations.

PMIT Malaysia was subsequently incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pan- Merchant Industries in January 2002, and she assumed the position of Financial Controller. The filtration solution business of Pan-Merchant Industries was progressively transferred to PMIT Malaysia since 2012, and Wong Nyeon Thiat continued to maintain her position as Financial Controller.

Her role as Financial Controller in Pan-Merchant Industries and PMIT Malaysia was to oversee the company’s accounts and financial reporting, develop financial plans and strategies that are aligned with corporate strategies and internal resources, develop internal control systems and oversee human resource management.

Since setting up PMIT Malaysia, she was instrumental in developing financial budgets and forecasts for our Group’s expansion into new markets, setting up its internal control systems as well as planning for our Group’s growth plans and strategies.

She was appointed as a Director of PMIT Malaysia in March 2024 and assumed the role as Finance Director.

Wong Voon Yoong, a Malaysian, aged 60, is the Promoter, substantial shareholder and Executive Director of our Group. He is responsible for identifying and developing new market opportunities and pursuing new international business leads. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He completed his Sijil Am Pelajaran from Sekolah Menengah La Salle, Petaling Jaya (now known as Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan La Salle, Petaling Jaya) in November 1981.

He began his career in Folin & Brothers Sdn Bhd and was seconded to Carrier Malaysia Sdn Bhd as a trainee in December 1981. During his tenure there, he assisted in conducting repairs and maintenance of air-conditioning units. In mid-1982, he resigned from Folin & Brothers Sdn Bhd and joined MHY Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd, where he was involved in site supervision, preparation of commercial terms for tender documents or proposals which include determining and evaluating the pricing strategies.

He resigned from MHY Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd in early 1984 and joined Folin Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd as Site Supervisor, where he was in charge of overseeing and managing on-site works conducted by contractors. In mid-1986, he resigned from Folin Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd.

Together with Wong Voon Ten, Wong Nyeon Thiat, Lee Cheng Ngee and Budhi Sentoso Rachmat, he set up Pan-Merchant Industries in June 1986, and was appointed Sales Director in April 1987. Since 1986, he was key in expanding the company’s geographical reach to the Asia Pacific, America, Africa and Europe markets, rendering the company as a global industry player for filtration solutions today. He was also responsible for negotiating the terms of agreement for Pan-Merchant Industries to sell and manufacture filter presses and hermetic filters. 

PMIT Malaysia was subsequently incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pan-Merchant Industries in January 2002, and he assumed the position of Director. The filtration solution business of Pan-Merchant Industries was progressively transferred to PMIT Malaysia since 2012, and Wong Voon Yoong was appointed Sales and Marketing Director. Since then, he played a crucial role in setting up our Group’s Netherlands office, USA office and Singapore office to further expand its presence in the Europe, America and Asia Pacific markets.

Wong Voon Shek, a Malaysian, aged 58, is the Promoter, substantial shareholder and Executive Director of our Group. He oversees our Group’s manufacturing, assembly and installation activities for filtration equipment and vessels/equipment, and is in charge of optimising processes and costs to improve overall operational efficiency. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Bath, United Kingdom, in June 1989.

Upon his graduation, he began his career with Wah Seong Engineering Sdn Bhd as a Project Engineer. During his tenure there, he was involved in the installation of elevators and escalators. In mid-1990, he resigned from Wah Seong Engineering and subsequently joined Gadelius Sdn Bhd as Project Sales Engineer. As Project Sales Engineer, he provided technical solutions that meet customers’ needs and requirements, and was involved in the project implementation process for air pollution control equipment.

In 1992, he resigned from Gadelius Sdn Bhd and subsequently joined our Group, then known as Pan-Merchant Industries. During this time, he oversaw the filtration equipment manufacturing, assembly and installation processes, and supply chain management.

PMIT Malaysia was subsequently incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pan-Merchant Industries in January 2002, and he was appointed as Director in December 2007. The filtration solution business of Pan-Merchant Industries was progressively transferred to PMIT Malaysia since 2012, and Wong Voon Shek was appointed Supply Chain and Operations Director. Since then, he has not only been in charge of the overall filtration equipment manufacturing, assembly and installation processes, but has also been optimising our Group’s processes and material usage to improve its operational efficiency. He has also been overseeing the growth in our Group’s manufacturing output in accordance with the growth in orders for filtration solutions.

Lee Cheng Ngee, a Malaysian, aged 65, is the Promoter, substantial shareholder and Executive Director of our Group. He is responsible for identifying new product development activities to cater to new industries or enhance our Group’s filtration equipment as well as its technical support services operations. He was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2024.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering and Management (Hons) from Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom in July 1985. He is also registered as a Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia since August 1986.

Together with Wong Voon Ten, Wong Nyeon Thiat, Wong Voon Yoong and Budhi Sentoso Rachmat, he set up Pan-Merchant Industries in June 1986, and was appointed Director in April 1987. At that time, he was handling the After-Sales Department, where he was in charge of providing technical support services, installation and commissioning for filtration equipment and was involved in carrying out product development and design activities, as well as process improvement.

PMIT Malaysia was subsequently incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pan-Merchant Industries in January 2002 and he assumed the position of Technical Director. The filtration solution business of Pan-Merchant Industries was progressively transferred to PMIT Malaysia since 2012.

Over the years, Lee Cheng Ngee has been instrumental in the customisation of our Group’s filtration equipment to meet various industry applications, such as larger and higher operating pressure filter presses, meeting customer demands and requirements of the various applications. He has also spearheaded initiatives to enhance our Group’s filtration solutions through the introduction and adoption of new mechanisms and features in their filtration equipment.