The principal activities of the Harn Len Group are in the cultivation of oil palm plantations, operation of palm oil mill, provision of plantation development services, palm oil estate and plantation management, investment holding, real property investment and operation of a food and beverage outlet.
Tan Siang Lim (“Ms Tan”), aged 44, a Malaysian Female, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 29 September 2023. Ms Tan is also a member of the Audit Committee.
She graduated from Melbourne University, Australia, with a Bachelor of Commerce. She started her career with M/s Deloitte in Audit and Assurance Services and in 2007 she joined M/s Ernst & Young in Audit and Assurance Services. Currently, she is working as audit and tax partner with Tan Hoon Siong & Co., overseeing all audits of the firm and reviewing tax compliance matters. She is a fellow member of CPA Australia and a member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants.
Apart from her directorship in the Company, she does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia.
Ms Tan is not related to any director or substantial shareholder of Harn Len and does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Chan Chong Wey, aged 49, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 12 November 2021. Mr Chan is the Chairman of Audit Committee. He was appointed as a Senior Independent Director on 30 November 2021.
He graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia, with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy). Upon graduation, he was attached to a Big 4 Accounting Firm in Malaysia for more than 22 years. Currently, he is manging his own audit practice. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants and fellow member of CPA Australia.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Gromutual Berhad, a company listed on the Main Board.
Mr Chan is not related to any director or substantial shareholder of Harn Len and does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Puan Sri Datin Chan Pui Leorn (Puan Sri Datin Chan), aged 65, Malaysian Female, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len as an Executive Director on 1 March 2011. On 1 January 2015, Puan Sri Datin Chan was appointed the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Harn Len.
Puan Sri Datin Chan was a Manager of Ulu Tiram Transport Company and Lama Trading Company from 1978 and 1983. She has vast experience in the transportation and logistics business, property management, administrative work and corporate planning.
Besides her executive position in Harn Len, Puan Sri Datin Chan is a Member of the Commerce Committee and International Trade and Industry Committee of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM). She is also the Honorary Advisor of The Confederation of Lau Clan Associations Malaysia and The Union of World Liu Clansmen Association.
Apart from her directorship in the Company, she does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. She holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Puan Sri Datin Chan is an immediate family member of Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kuek Kong, Mr Low Kok Yong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Puan Sri Datin Chan is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of her direct and indirect interest in shareholdings held by her family-owned companies. She is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Low Kok Yaow (“Low KYw”), aged 35, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len as an Executive Director on 1 January 2015. Mr Low KYw holds a Bachelor of Business & Commerce from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. He joined Harn Len on 1 August 2011 as a Business Development Manager and was subsequently promoted to Head of Business Development of 1 January, 2014.
Besides his involvement in Harn Len, Mr Low KYw is a Member of the Youth Committee of All China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and a Council Member of the Henan Province Overseas Friendship Association.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr Low KYw is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan and the sibling of Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kuek Kong and Mr Low Kok Yong who are all directors of the Company. Mr Low KYw is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Low Kok Yong (“Low KY”), aged 38, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len as an Executive Director on 1 January 2014. He attended Cambridge Tutors College, South Croydon, England for his A-levels. He joined Harn Len on 1 September 2005 as a Management Trainee and was subsequently promoted to Head of Business Development in 2010.
Besides his involvement in Harn Len, Mr Low KY is a Committee Member of the Youth Committee of the All China Federation Member of Returned Overseas Chinese and a Committee Member of the Youth Divisions for both Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce and Johor Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition, he is also a Council Member of the Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a Committee Member of its Youth Division.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr Low KY is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan, Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kuek Kong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Mr Low KY is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his direct and indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Mohamed Akwal Sultan Mohamad (En Akwal), aged 69, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 28 March 2014. He is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and also sits on the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
En Akwal holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Diploma in Food Technology. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial sector with significant experience in debt resolution. His extensive experience includes corporate banking, debt recovery, SME Lending, debt management and providing advisory services to companies. He was previously the Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK). Currently he is the Managing Director of My Tech Division Sdn Bhd, a company involved in one stop HR Solutions, Software Development and IT Solutions.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he is also an Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Eastland Equity Bhd, a company listed on the Main Board.
He is not related to any director or substantial shareholder of Harn Len and does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Law Piang Woon, aged 82, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 5 August 2003. He is currently a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) Degree and is currently practicing as a Public Accountant. Apart from his qualification as a Chartered Accountant of Malaysia, he holds various qualifications including Certified Public Accountant (Australia), Chartered Accountant of Singapore, Fellow of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (FCTIM) and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia.
He is not related to any director or substantial shareholder of Harn Len and does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.
Low Kuek Kong (“Low KK”), aged 57, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 25 February 2003 and was subsequently appointed the Executive Director on 1 August 2003. Mr Low KK graduated with a Bachelor of Economics in 1993. Prior to joining his family-owned transportation business in 1996, he was a Production Manager in an electronics firm.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr Low KK is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan, Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kok Yong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Mr Low KK is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Mr Low Kwek Lee (“KL Low”), aged 65, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 25 February 2003 and was subsequently appointed the Executive Director on 1 August 2003.
Mr KL Low obtained his Higher National Diploma in Business Studies from Brighton Technical College, Brighton, England in 1980. He was an associate member of Institut Pengurusan Malaysia (MIM) since 1991 and admitted as an ordinary member on 14 August, 2014. He joined his family-owned diversified business with major interests in logging, transportation, sawmilling, plywood manufacturing, oil palm plantations and palm oil mill operations and hotel operations after completing his education.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr KL Low is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan, Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kuek Kong, Mr Low Kok Yong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Mr KL Low is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Low Kueck Shin, KMN (“Low KS”), aged 67, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 25 February 2003 and was subsequently appointed the Executive Director on 1 August 2003. Mr Low KS was appointed the Deputy Managing Director of Harn Len on 1 January 2015.
Mr Low KS obtained his Higher National Diploma in Business Studies from Croydon Technical College, London, England. He has more than 30 years’ experience in managing oil palm plantations and palm oil mill operations.
Besides his involvement in Harn Len, Mr Low KS is the President of Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also the National Council of The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the appointed Chairman of Agriculture and Primary Industries Committee from 2021 to 2023.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr Low KS is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan, Mr Low Quek Kiong, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kuek Kong, Mr Low Kok Yong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Mr Low KS is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
Low Quek Kiong (“Low QK”), aged 72, a Malaysian Male, was appointed to the Board of Harn Len on 25 February 2003 and was subsequently appointed the Executive Director on 1 August 2003. Mr Low QK was appointed Managing Director of Harn Len on 1 January, 2015.
He joined his family-owned business which have major interest in logging, transportation, sawmilling, plywood manufacturing, oil palm plantations and palm oil mill operations, property development and hotel operations after completing his education in the early 1970s and has gained invaluable business experience.
Apart from his directorship in the Company, he does not hold any directorship in other listed companies in Malaysia. He holds directorship in several private limited companies.
Mr Low QK is an immediate family member of Puan Sri Datin Chan, Mr Low Kueck Shin, Mr Low Kwek Lee, Mr Low Kuek Kong, Mr Low Kok Yong and Mr Low Kok Yaow who are all directors of the Company. Mr Low QK is a substantial shareholder of the Company by virtue of his direct and indirect interest in shareholdings held by his family-owned companies. He is deemed interested in related party transactions carried out in the ordinary course of business between the Company and his family-owned companies.
