Board of Directors
Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Ir. Ahmad Tajuddin Bin Ali (“Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin”) was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 1 July 2025. He obtained his Ordinary National Diploma in Engineering from Brighton Technical College, Brighton, United Kingdom in 1970. He then graduated with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science (Engineering) from King’s College, University of London in August 1973. Subsequently, he obtained a doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1977. He did post- doctoral work in nuclear engineering at Oregon State University, United States of America (“United States”) in 1977 and at Pennsylvania State University, United States in 1978.
Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin began his career as an assistant engineer with the National Electricity Board, Malaysia in 1973. He was sent to pursue his doctorate in Nuclear Engineering at Queen Mary College, University of London. He joined Tun Ismail Atomic Research Centre (“PUSPATI”) as a senior research officer and was promoted as the Deputy Director (Operations) of PUSPATI. In 1985, Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin joined the International Atomic Energy Agency as field expert.
In 1988, Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin assumed the position of Deputy Director General of the Nuclear Energy Unit. In May 1989, he joined the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (“SIRIM”) as a Director General. Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin left SIRIM and joined Tenaga Nasional Berhad (“TNB”) as its Chairman/Chief Executive in September 1996 until August 2000, where he was responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. In 2002, he was appointed as the President of Malaysia University of Science and Technology.
He joined the Advanced Management Program at Australian Administrative Staff College, Mount Eliza, Melbourne in 1983 and subsequently in 1994 he joined the Advanced Management Program (AMP 115) at Harvard Business School, Boston. Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin was admitted to several professional bodies, including foundation fellow of the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia (FASc.), senior fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (Academician), fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (F.I.E.M.), registered professional engineer (P. Eng.) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia, fellow of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisation (A.F.E.O.) and fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (A.A.E.T.).
Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Science Degree by University Putra Malaysia in 2000, Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree by Universiti Tenaga Nasional in 2008, Honorary Doctor of Science Degree by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 2009, Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree by Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (“UTeM”) in 2014, Honorary Doctor of Science Degree by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015 and Honorary Doctorate of Management Degree by Universiti Malaysia Perlis in 2016. Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin is also a member of the Advisory Council of Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and a council member of the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tropical Science Foundation (formerly known as Mahathir Science Award Foundation) and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Malay College Kuala Kangsar.
Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin is currently involved in several other companies and statutory bodies in various capacities. Besides serving as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Plytec Holding Berhad and ITMAX System Berhad, public listed companies, he also holds the position of Chairman of Linde Malaysia Holdings Berhad and Joint-Chairman (Industry) of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT). He is also the Pro Chancellor of Universiti Tenaga Nasional and Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin does not have any interest in the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. Tan Sri Dr. Tajuddin does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Mr Tang Ming Yng, was appointed as Executive Chairman on 5 February 2024 and subsequently redesignated to Executive Vice Chairman. He graduated from University of Western Australia with Bachelor of Science in Agriculture specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding.
With a global perspective, the entrepreneurial-minded, Mr Tang has more than 25 years experiences in helming overall development and implementation of strategies and policies in operations ranging from importing, manufacturing, warehousing, trading and distribution throughout the nation as well as globally across Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Holding the belief that society should thrive alongside with the company’s business expansion, Mr Tang strives to actively participate in the various initiatives towards uplifting lives, alleviating poverty, supporting the needy as well as helping the communities to flourish through education and sports.
Mr Tang does not have any interest in the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. Mr Tang is the elder brother of Mr Tang Weihann, the Chief Executive Officer of NHB and does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Mr Tang attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Mr Tang Weihann, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 1 April 2024. He graduated from Monash University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in both accounting and finance and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) and Certified Public Accountants Australia.
Mr Tang Weihann has more than 18 years of accounting, banking and finance experiences. He began his career with Messrs Ernst & Young Malaysia and covered clientele from plantations, oil and gas and retail industries, subsequently he joined RHB Investment Bank Berhad, in-charge of mergers and acquisitions, valuation and financial advisory assignments and participated in Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad divestment in New Britian Palm Oil Limited. He has since been involved in managing investments portfolios and finance operations of various private entities.
Mr Tang sits on the Board of Golden Land Berhad as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. He serves as the Member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee of Golden Land Berhad.
Mr Tang Weihann does not have any interest in the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. He is the younger brother of Mr Tang Ming Yng, the Executive Chairman of NHB and does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Mr Tang Weihann attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
En Wan Azfar bin Dato’ Wan Annuar, was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director on 17 September 2001.
He resigned as an Executive Director on 26 March 2003 but remained as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and was subsequently redesignated as an Independent Non- Executive Director on 19 August 2015. He was redesignated to Non- Independent Non- Executive Director on 20 June 2025.
A Naval Officer by training, having been through Britannia Royal College, Dartmouth, United Kingdom and HMS Mercury, Royal Navy’s School of Maritime Operations, Petersfield, United Kingdom, he has some 16 years service at sea and ashore. His military appointments included 2 warship commands, staff duties at the Ministry of Defence, Kuala Lumpur, Naval headquarters in Singapore and as Naval Attache at the Malaysian High Commission, London. After leaving the Royal Malaysian Navy, he joined Malayan United Industries Berhad group of companies and pioneered the hotel division.
En Wan Azfar currently serves as the Chairman of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee on 8 March 2021 and he is also a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee. He does not hold any directorships of other public companies.
En Wan Azfar does not have any interest in the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
En Wan Azfar attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Dato’ Wan Hashim bin Wan Jusoh, was appointed to the Board on 1 October 2017 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Dato’ Wan Hashim obtained his Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) in 1981 in Resource Economy from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (now known as Universiti Putra Malaysia). He joined Malaysia Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”) in the same year as Assistant Director. Throughout most of his 36-years career with MIDA, he was responsible for the promotion and coordination of foreign and domestic investments and was also assigned to MIDA Los Angeles, Boston and New York. Dato’ Wan Hashim was promoted to Executive Director in 2011 taking the leadership for five industry divisions namely the Electronic, ICT and Electrical, Transport Technology, Machinery and Equipment, and Textile and Non-Metallic Mineral. He became the Deputy CEO III of MIDA in July 2014 taking charge of the Strategic Planning and Investment Eco-System Development roles of MIDA and retired on the 24 September 2017 after a long-distinguished career with MIDA.
Dato’ Wan Hashim is a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
He sits on the Board of AYS Ventures Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director and UWC Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Chairman.
Dato’ Wan Hashim does not have any interest in the securities of the Company and its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Dato’ Wan Hashim attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Ms Soh Eng Hooi, was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 15 May 2018. She was also appointed as a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee (ARMC) on 15 May 2018 and subsequently re-designated as the Chairman of ARMC on 1 January 2019. Ms Soh was appointed as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee on 8 March 2021.
Ms Soh graduated from University of Malaya with a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) in 1994. Ms Soh is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms Soh started her career with Arthur Andersen & Co. Kuala Lumpur and was a partner in Baker Tilly Kuala Lumpur before she founded E H Soh & Partners, an accounting firm, in 2015.
Ms Soh serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MN Holdings Berhad and Warisan TC Holdings Berhad. She does not have any interest in the securities of the Company and has no family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Ms Soh attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Puan Jamilah Binti Kamal, was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2022 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Puan Jamilah obtained her BA Honours in Economics in 1985 from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. She started her career in 1985 with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in various departments, from the commercial department to marketing & distribution division. From the year 2000 to 2014, Puan Jamilah was seconded to Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) as TNB’s representative to deal with matters related to electricity supply to existing and potential, local and foreign investors and participated in Trade and Investment missions abroad organised by MIDA, led by the minister of Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) to major investment cities in Europe, United Kingdom, United States of America & Australia.
Puan Jamilah became the General Manager/Head of Regulatory & Stakeholder Management in the year 2014. She was instrumental in shaping favourable regulatory outcomes & produced insightful industry and energy analyses to ensure TNB’s strategic advantage & business sustainability, working closely with Government agencies such as MIDA, Energy Commission, Ministry of Energy, Economic Planning Unit, and industry players such as FMM, MICCI, AMCHAM, MISIF, FOMCA and C & CA. She was involved in the program for the implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)/Smart Meters for 11 months before her retirement in January 2022, after a long and distinguished career with TNB.
Puan Jamilah sits on the Board of JF Technology Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Puan Jamilah has a direct interest of 10,000 ordinary shares in the Company. She does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Puan Jamilah attended all four Board Meetings held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
Encik Mohd Ihwan Bin Mohamed Yassin, was appointed to the Board on 1 November 2024 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Encik Mohd Ihwan has 24 years of experience in the fertiliser industry and has built and maintained relationships with Malaysias biggest plantation companies. He is the Founder, Owner and Executive Director of Agritech Trade and Services Sdn Bhd (Agritech) since 2011.
He built up Agritech from a small enterprise into a well-established and reliable industry player in the fertilizer industry in Malaysia and was responsible for steering the Company and oversees the sales, operation, human resource and finance departments. He formulates strategic directions and key initiatives by evaluating changes in business environment, accessing risks & opportunities and adopting timely actions to capitalize on potential business growth.
Encik Mohd Ihwan does not hold any directorships of other public companies.
Encik Mohd Ihwan does not have any interest in the securities of the Company or its subsidiaries. He does not have any family relationship with any other Director and/or major shareholder of the Company.
Encik Mohd Ihwan was appointed on 1 November 2024, he did not attend any Board Meeting held during the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2024 due to prior commitment.
Notes:
- None of the Directors have entered into any transaction, whether directly or indirectly, which has a conflict of interest with the Company.
- None of the Directors have any convictions for any offences within the past 5 years other than traffic offences.
- None of the Directors have any public sanctions & penalties imposed by any regulatory bodies during the financial year 2024.
