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BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Wai Shan (Jessica) Yuen

Group Managing Director

Miss Wai Shan (Jessica) Yuen has over 20 years of professional experience spanning hospitality operations, real estate development and global capital markets, with a strong track record in financial structuring, capital raising and strategic investment execution across multiple jurisdictions.

 

She is currently an Executive Director of RY Group, where she serves concurrently as Executive Director of RY Group China, RY Asset Management Japan and RY Capital UK. In this capacity, she is responsible for:

– Formulating and executing group-wide financial and investment strategies;

– Securing and structuring equity and debt financing for hospitality and real estate investments across Asia and internationally;

– Structuring investment vehicles and overseeing the deployment of significant capital across diversified asset portfolios; and

– Leading strategic partnerships, investor relations and cross-border collaborations to enhance long-term portfolio value.

Chairil bin Mohd Tamil

Deputy Group Managing Director

Chairil bin Mohd Tamil has more than 25 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets and International Business, a successful career in various investment banks, commercial banks and consulting firms such as Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Berhad (Oct 1993 – Aug 1996), Perwira Affin Merchant Bank Berhad (Sep 1996 – Sep 1999), Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhad (Sep 1999 – Sep 2000), Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Sep 2000 – Jan 2007) , Shoraka Advisers Sdn Bhd (Feb 2007 – June 2010), Prokhas Sdn Bhd (July 2010 – Mar 2011) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (“EXIM Bank”) (June 2011 – May 2018).

 

He last served at EXIM Bank as Deputy President Business responsible for overseeing Banking Department, Credit Insurance Department and Product Development Department. During his tenure, EXIM Bank had received 3 awards from Project Finance International Magazine, The Banker and Euromoney for Asia Pacific Deal of the Year 2013 for an IPP Project in Indonesia. At EXIM Bank, he was a member of various management committees.

 

He had numerous speaking engagements locally and internationally. He was appointed by CIDB as one of the Panellist of Assessor for Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards 2017 and 2018 (MCIEA) for International Achievement Award.

 

Chairil bin Mohd Tamil holds a Bachelor of Science in the Joint School of Economics and Accounting from University of Bristol, United Kingdom.

Jeremy Yaw Hou Yuen

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Jeremy Yaw brings significant strategic, operational, and investment expertise derived from a portfolio of leadership roles across multiple sectors.

 

A graduate in Business Administration from Macquarie University, Jeremy Yaw has held various C-suite and board positions within technology, hospitality, construction, and manufactured materials companies across the Asia Pacific region. Through these roles, he has honed his capabilities in driving growth, operational excellence, and market expansion, while gaining deep practical insight into the restructuring and revitalisation of businesses.

 

His appointment strengthens the Board’s connectivity to established industry networks and enhances its strategic oversight. It also supports the exploration of unconventional approaches to rejuvenating the Company’s outlook, as Ireka continues to expand its footprint in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

 

Jeremy Yaw is a member of the Yaw family, founders of the Samling Group, a diversified global conglomerate with deep roots in agribusiness, infrastructure, and land development. Through this lineage, he possesses inherent insight into large-scale development projects and resource management, with particular exposure to Sarawak Land and its strategic operations.

Norhaizam Binti Mohammad

Independent Non-Executive Director

Pn. Norhaizam is a seasoned professional with over two decades of expertise in healthcare finance, strategic management, and corporate governance. Most recently, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of KPJ Healthcare Berhad, where she was instrumental in leading financial transformations, initiating digital innovations, and overseeing significant sustainability projects, such as Malaysia’s first Sustainability Sukuk in the healthcare sector.

 

Her previous roles include Senior General Manager at KPJ Healthcare Berhad, where she drove financial growth and investor relations, and Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she led major audit and business assurance engagements.

 

Pn. Norhaizam also holds leadership roles in prominent organizations, including as President of the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health and Vice President of the Association of Private Hospitals. Her accolades include the Best Emerging Woman CFO in Healthcare Award (2022).

 

She is an active member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Zainal Zol Bin Kulop Alang

Independent Non-Executive Director

Encik Zainal has combined working experience of 27 years since 1995, of which 20 years in investment related and business nurturing activities including project management, business development and corporate governance.

 

He spent almost 12 years in managing investment portfolio in an investment holding company in which he has played an instrumental role in the origination and management of investment portfolio circa RM500 million asset value focusing mainly on businesses and real estate.

 

Encik Zainal also consulted the business development, financial projection, and progression of facility management companies, an oil & gas company and a construction company.