• Bachelor Degree in Economics and Management, Sonoma State University
Datuk Seri Panglima Abd Rahman previously served as a two-term Member of Parliament for Kota Belud and was appointed Federal Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, before later serving as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department overseeing the Economic Planning Unit. He has held chairmanship at Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation and currently serves as Chairman of Universiti Malaysia Sabah. He brings broad experience spanning infrastructure, energy-related development and international trading activities.
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), Holborn College, London
• Certified Credit Professional, Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia (IBBM)
Datuk Ahmad Rizal has been a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Suria since 23 March 2020 and has been actively involved in Board deliberations on the Group’s strategic and investment matters.
He previously served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Qhazanah Sabah Berhad (QSB) and the Chairman of Celcom Timur (Sabah) Sdn Bhd, the associate company of QSB. He was a Board member in QSB’s subsidiary and associate companies. Prior to his appointment as the Group Chief Executive Officer of QSB, he was the Head of Project and Business Development.
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology, University of Malaya
Kee Mustafa also sits on the Board of subsidiary companies, namely Sabah Ports and SP Marine Services.
He currently sits on the Board of Berjaya Land Berhad. He has over 40 years of extensive experience in the State’s Civil Service and corporate sectors. He began his career in 1974 as an Executive Officer in the Service Division of the Establishment Office, Chief Minister’s Department and later as the Principal Assistant Director, Service Division in June 1982. In 1984, he was seconded to Sabah Gas Industries Sdn Bhd as Personnel Manager, before being promoted to Senior Manager (Administration).
• Chartered Accountant of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• Fellow Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (FCTIM)
• Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom (FCCA)
• Fellow Member of CPA Australia (FCPA)
Michael is a Partner of Michael YS Tong & Co. He commenced public practice as a Chartered Accountant in Kota Kinabalu and has over 40 years of experience in corporate finance, auditing & assurance services (which covers forensic, investigative and statutory), accounting, taxation, insolvency and consultancy, which includes due diligence, valuation of corporation and corporate restructuring.
• Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom (FCCA)
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)
Datuk Alexandra qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1986 and founded her own practice, Messrs Alexandra FL Chin in 2005.
She has over 40 years of experience in accounting, taxation, auditing, company secretarial and business consultancy. She sits on the Board of Audience Analytics Ltd (a company
listed in Singapore) and is the Audit Committee Chairman. She also sits on the Board of SkyeChip Berhad since 25 February 2025.
She is the Past Global President of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and has served as an elected Global Council Member of ACCA for 12 consecutive years (2005 to 2017).
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering, New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire, United States of America
• Life member of Institute Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
• Member of Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as Practicing Engineer in Civil & Structural
Ir. Jerome is a professional Engineer with his own consultancy firm, Jurutera Perunding JJ.
He began his career as an Executive Engineer for Public Works Department in 1988. His 18 years of experience in Public Works Department includes 14 years as a District Engineer in four districts namely Ranau, Penampang, Kuala Penyu and Tuaran. Thereafter, he formed his own consultancy firm, Eramaju Synergy Sdn Bhd in 2007 and subsequently Jurutera Perunding JJ in 2010. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Lembaga Pembangunan Perumahan dan Bandar from 2021 to 2024.
• Bachelor Degree in Law (Hons.), University of Malaya
Emmie is a practicing advocate and solicitor and the Managing Partner of Messrs MIRAM & Co. since 2014. She was admitted to the Sabah Bar in 2014 and the Native Court of Appeal in 2017, and was appointed as a Commissioner for Oaths in 2025.
Her practice spans a broad spectrum of litigation and advisory work, with particular focus on land and property disputes, construction and commercial contracts, tort, native customary rights and matters involving public sector and local authorities. She also advises on corporate matters and has experience in conveyancing and real estate transactions, including project developments and joint ventures.
She was conferred the title of Justice of the Peace by the State Governor of Sabah on 30th March 2026.
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
With over 30 years of experience, Datuk Chee has played a key role in economic planning, state finance, budget management and contributing in various capacities within the Sabah State Government.
She began her career as an Assistant Director in the State Economic Planning Unit before being promoted to Principal Assistant Director in 2009 where she led the Budget and Monitoring section. In 2019, she was transferred to the Sabah State Ministry of Finance as Under Secretary of the Finance and Economics Division to oversee the state revenue management. She later assumed the role of Deputy Permanent Secretary (Development) in July 2022 and has continued to play a pivotal role in overseeing Sabah’s revenue and budget management.
• Master of Business Administration, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Management Science, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Planning Association of Malaysia
Mohamad Damshal Bin Awang Damit was appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer of Qhazanah Sabah Berhad (QSB) effective 2 February 2026. He brings over 30 years of experience in investment, portfolio and fund management, spanning equities, fixed income, property investments and private mandates across both Islamic and conventional funds. His career reflects deep expertise in institutional investing, asset management, and strategic capital deployment across diverse market cycles. He is entrusted with driving disciplined capital deployment and long-term value creation for Sabah.
In addition to his role at QSB, he continues to contribute at both strategic and academic levels. He currently serves as Chairman of Saham Sabah Berhad and CTS Horizon Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Celcom Timur (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd.) and sits on the boards of SMJ Energy Sdn. Bhd., Sabah Development Bank Berhad, and Suria Capital Holdings Berhad. He also contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
He held senior leadership roles at prominent local and international institutions, including Managing Director of Amundi Asset Management from 2009 to 2012 and Chief Executive Officer of ACA Amanie from 2012 to 2015, followed by key investment leadership positions at the Social Security Organisation from 2016 onwards and at Lembaga Tabung Haji from 2020 to 2022. He later served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad from January 2023 to December 2025.
• Bachelor of Business – Accounting, Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
• Fellow Member of CPA America Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Fellow Member of CPA Australia Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Wai Wah joined Suria as the Group Financial Controller in August 2024. With a remarkable career spanning over 24 years in the financial services industry, he has garnered a profound understanding of global financial landscapes and best practices. This expertise has been honed through his significant roles in renowned organisations such as KPMG, Morgan Stanley as well as various private fund companies.
Having traversed various international financial hubs, including New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia, Phoon Wai Wah possesses a deep understanding of diverse markets and a proven track record of success in navigating complex financial environments.
• Executive Master Degree in Business Administration, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Azman joined the Group on 1 April 2007 as Senior Manager in Suria Bumiria before he became the General Manager in January 2012. He was then appointed as the CEO of SCHB Engineering from 2015 to date.
Prior to joining SuriaGroup, he served at S.P. Setia Berhad from 1997 to 2006.
• Bachelor Degree in Business Accounting (Hons.) University of Humberside and Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
• Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)
• Enterprise Risk Professional (ERP), Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioner (IERP)
• Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commissioner (MACC)
Asmah joined Suria as Senior Manager of Risk Management Department and was promoted to the Head of Group Risk Management & Integrity Department in 2012. In 2025, she assumed the position of General Manager of Suria Bumiria.
Asmah has over 20 years of professional experience, specialising in audit, risk management, and policy development. She joined Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority (LOFSA) in 2001, where she held the position of Senior Executive in the Supervision Department until 2007. During this time, she gained extensive experience in banking and insurance supervision as a regulator. In 2008, Asmah took on the role of Risk and Compliance Manager at RHB Islamic Bank. Here, she played a crucial role in implementing anti-money laundering measures and overseeing operational risk management, contributing to the establishment of a robust compliance framework.
Asmah also served as a Senior Manager in the Risk Management Department at Lembaga Tabung Haji from 2008 until 2012. She played a pivotal role in formulating and executing risk mitigation strategies, actively contributing to the organisation’s decision-making processes.
• Master in Asset Management and Maintenance, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya
• Professional Technologist (Ts.) – specialised in Maritime Technology
• Member of the Institute of Asset Management
Ts. Jason is a maritime infrastructure and asset management professional with over 21 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure management, and port operations, including 16 years in the port industry.
Prior to joining Sabah Ports, he was involved in major port maintenance works at Kuantan Port. Since joining Sabah Ports on 26 March 2012, he has held various technical and leadership roles within the organisation.
With his expertise in civil engineering and asset management, Ts. Jason has contributed significantly to strengthening infrastructure reliability, asset lifecycle management, and technical governance across the Sabah Ports network. He currently serves as General Manager, overseeing operational and technical functions while supporting strategic initiatives to enhance Sabah Ports’ role in maritime logistics and offshore energy support services in Sabah.
• Master of Business, Monash University, Australia
• Bachelor of Science, Monash University, Australia
• Member of CPA Australia
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Datin Wan Ru joined Suria on 1 August 2012 as a Senior Executive in the Chief Financial Officer’s office. She was subsequently promoted to Executive Assistant to the Group Managing Director on 1 January 2016, before assuming her current position as Head of Group Corporate Planning & Development on 1 June 2018.
She leads the Group Corporate Planning & Development function, overseeing strategic initiatives, corporate planning and key development projects. She plays a pivotal role in driving the Group’s waterfront developments, while managing stakeholder engagements, including joint venture partnerships, to advance the Group’s development agenda and support long-term value creation.
Prior to joining Suria, Datin Wan Ru worked briefly with the Monash Asia-Pacific Centre of Science and Wealth Creation in Melbourne, Australia. She returned to Sabah in 2009 and joined the Sabah Foundation Group as a Senior Research/Business Development Officer in one of its subsidiary companies, where she served for three (3) years.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Hawaii Pacific University, United States of America
Julia has been with the group since 2006, having joined as Sabah Ports’ Assistant Manager of Marketing. Earlier in her career with SuriaGroup, she was attached to the Group Corporate Affairs and Communication Department and Sabah Ports’ Business Development Department. In 2016, she headed the Ports’ Customer Relations Department before being promoted to Head, Group Corporate Affairs and Communication in 2023.
Prior to joining the company, she worked with the state civil service as an Administrative Officer at the Women’s Affair Department, overseeing welfare-related operations. She has also served as a Project Officer at the BIMP-EAGA Facilitation Centre, a portfolio then under the purview of the State Economic Planning Unit.
• Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Accounting, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant, United Kingdom (FCCA)
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• Practicing Certificate from Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM)
Aileen joined SuriaGroup as Finance, Administration and Human Resource Manager within Sabah Ports’ subsidiaries, namely S.P. Marine Services and SP Satria. She was subsequently transferred to the holding company, Suria Capital Holdings Berhad, as Group Finance and Administration Manager, where she oversees the Group’s financial reporting, consolidation and finance operations.
On 29 July 2024, she was appointed as Joint Company Secretary and was later redesignated as Group Company Secretary on 23 August 2024. In her dual capacity, she continues to lead the Group’s finance and administrative functions, while also assuming responsibility for corporate governance, regulatory compliance and Board affairs.
Prior to joining the Group, Aileen accumulated over 10 years of professional experience with Ernst & Young, as well as with organisations in the energy and property construction sectors. Her experience spans audit and assurance, business advisory, financial reporting and financial management.
• Bachelor Degree in Multimedia Technology Management, Multimedia University (MMU)
Clement joined Sabah Ports as Assistant Manager of Information Technology Department in 2008 and was promoted as Manager of Information Technology in 2016. He was then promoted to Head of Group IT in 2019.
Prior to joining Sabah Ports, he worked as a System Developer for Portrade Sdn Bhd, a vendor company supporting Sabah Ports’ terminal operation system.
• Degree in Business Administration, Open University Malaysia (OUM)
• Enterprise-Wide Risk Manager (CERM) certification, Asia Risk Management Institute (ARiMI)
Daniel has more than 33 years of combined experience in the field of Internal Audit and Risk Management. Prior to joining Suria, Daniel had served Sabah Ports Authority for 20 years. Following the privatisation of the port operation in 2004, he opted to join Suria under the Group Internal Audit (GIA) until January 2008. In February 2008, he was transferred to the Group Risk Management (GRM) where he served until May 2018. He assumed the position of Head GIA in June 2018 until to-date.
• Advanced Diploma in Business Studies (Finance), University Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
• Certified Enterprise Risk Manager, Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioner
Prior to joining SuriaGroup, he began his professional career as a stock market analyst, where he gained early exposure to financial, market and company fundamental analysis.
He subsequently joined SuriaGroup as a Business Development Executive, a position he held for six years, gaining extensive experience in business development. He later transitioned to the Risk Management Department in 2012, expanding his professional experience into enterprise risk management.
During his tenure with SuriaGroup, he was also involved in the establishment of the Integrity & Governance Unit (IGU), contributing to the Group’s efforts to strengthen its integrity, governance and anti-corruption framework.
• Master of Business Administration, UNITAR International University
• Bachelor of Administrative Science (Honours), UiTM
• Certified Human Resource Manager, Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management
• Chartered Human Resource Consultant, Chartered Association of Business Administrators
• Certified Industrial Relations Practitioner, Malaysian Employers Federation-School of Professional and Executive Education Development, Asia e University
Karen joined SuriaGroup in March 2005 as an Assistant Manager with SCHB Engineering. In January 2015, she moved to Suria under the purview of Group Human Resource (later renamed Group People) where she led the Centre of Excellence. She was promoted to Manager (Group People) in October 2023 and, from January 2025, assumed full responsibility for the Group People function following the retirement of the former Head of Group People. Prior to joining SuriaGroup, she worked with a Class A local contractor.
SBCP was recognized for the numerous green initiatives taken such as the installation of electrical Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes, usage of LED lighting and implementation of the
Autostore Terminal Operating System which minimizes paper consumption. The APSN council further noted SBCP’s active engagement in ecological conservation through projects such as seagrass transplanting, mangrove restoration and rehabilitation projects across the port locality.
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