BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chua Hee Boon

Executive Director, Finance

Chuah Tian Pong

Executive Director – Project

Xiong Wei

Executive Director - Digital Technology

Khavitha Devi A/P Pothuraju

Executive Director, Legal & Compliance

Shafina Binti Syafei

Executive Director, PR & Communications

Ong Tee Chin

Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Zhang Yan

Independent Non-Executive Director

Tan Meng Khong

Independent Non-Executive Director

Chuah Peng San

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

BOARD OF COMMITEES

AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITEE

NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITEE

COMPANY SECRETARIES

Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Kim Tiong @ Lee Kim Yew
Advisor

Tan Sri Lee Kim Tiong @ Lee Kim Yew, the founder of Country Heights Holdings Berhad, was first appointed to the Board on 1 October 1986.

Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew has been the Executive Chairman of Country Heights Holdings Berhad since October 1, 2016 and has stepped down from the executive role on January 26th, 2023. On February 7, 2023, he has been appointed as the Group Advisor and Patron and take on the advisory role to Country Heights Holdings Berhad. As the Advisor to the Group, Tan Sri Lee will provide guidance to the group and ensure that his advice is properly documented, with a particular focus on the latest trends and leveraging his vast international network, especially in Asia, to help improve the company’s culture and branding.

Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew is an established innovative entrepreneur who has stamped his mark in many industries. He has over 30 years of vast experience in developing residential, industrial park, hotel and leisure, commercial and recreation projects. His strong business acumen and visionary leadership are the keys ingredients which led the Group’s successful completion of several highly acclaimed projects. Country Heights Damansara and Borneo Highlands Resort have won the “Highly Commended – Best Development Malaysia” and “Highly Commended – Best Golf Development Malaysia” awards respectively in the Asia Pacific Residential Property Awards in association with Bloomberg Television 2010. Country Heights Holdings Berhad was awarded “Best Brands Conglomerate Awards 2010-2011”.

His magnificent development by transforming the one of the World’s largest open cast tin mine into a flagship development such as Palace of the Golden Horses, Mines Wellness Hotel, Mines Waterfront Business Park, Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (“MIECC”), Mines Wonderland and Mines Resort & Golf Club or better known as “Mines Resort City”. The Mines Resort City has earned the National Creativity & Innovation Award by the Malaysian Design Technology Centre in 2004.

In recognition of his immeasurable contribution to the property development and hospitality industry in Malaysia, Tan Sri Lee Kim Tiong @ Lee Kim Yew has been bestowed with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” in the 2008 Technology Business Review ASEAN Awards.

In view of his direct interest in Country Heights Holdings Berhad and substantial shareholdings in Country Heights Venture Sdn Bhd and Country Heights International Sdn Bhd, he is deemed interested in certain related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature which are necessary for the day-to-day operations of the Group.

Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Setia Mohd Anwar Bin Hj. Mohd Nor (R)
Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Admiral Tan Sri Dato’ Setia Mohd Anwar Bin Mohd Nor (Rtd) served the Royal Malaysian Navy for 38.5 years, commanded six (6) ships, and also several shore bases. He rose to the rank of Admiral and took office as Chief of Navy in August 2003 and later became the first Naval Officer to assume the Chief of Defence Force post from April 2005 until 2007.

He was formerly the President of the Malaysian Hockey Federation and is currently the President of the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA)

He was chairman of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) for 11 years and chairman of the National Defence University of Malaysia Board for 10 years.

Currently, he is one of the Pro Chancellors of the National Defence University of Malaysia. He also held the position of President of the Armed Forces Veteran for 6 years and was an Independent Chairman of Titijaya Land Berhad from 2014 to 2022.

Chua Hee Boon
Executive Director, Finance

Mr. Chua Hee Boon is a Chartered Accountant. He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) as well as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and an affiliate of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Mr. Chua has a combined experience of more than 28 years in audit, tax, corporate secretarial, corporate finance & advisory, tax advisory, business valuation and due diligence. He was also once attached to a big four audit firm, Deloitte, and has held senior positions with a publicly listed company. His industry experience includes property development, hotel, manufacturing, retail, wholesaler, investment holding, consumer & industry services, printing, renovation, construction and event organizer.

In 2003, Mr. Chua joined Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew’s private investment arm, to lead the finance department. Then in 2008, he was transferred to the public listed company, Country Heights Holdings Berhad as Group Financial Controller/Acting Chief Financial Officer. In 2009, Mr. Chua established a consultancy company for the provision of quality corporate finance & advisory services, accounting, corporate secretarial, tax advisory, business valuation.

Chuah Tian Pong
Executive Director, Project

Mr. Chuah Tian Pong is the Chief Operation Officer of Country Heights Holdings Berhad. He is a graduate of Architecture and obtained his BSc (Hons) Architecture in 1997 and Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture in 1999 from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.

He has more than 25 years of working experience in both consultancy and property development companies handling residential and commercial projects including high-rise buildings. Mr. Chuah’s forte is in planning, design and value engineering.

Xiong Wei
Executive Director, Digital Technology

Mr. Xiong Wei holds a Communication Engineering degree from Hezhou University of China. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor in the internet finance industry and has rich experience in start-up enterprise strategic planning and investment operations.

He is also a pioneer in the blockchain and cloud computing industry and has both international and domestic work experience.

Mr. Xiong Wei is the chairman and founder of Hong Kong Al Life Investment Services Ltd. In 2008, he established Shenzhen Hengzhongxin Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. In 2018, he was the second prize winner of China’s National Mobile Internet Innovation Competition.

Khavitha Devi A/P Pothuraju
Executive Director, Legal & Compliance

Ms. Khavitha was appointed to the Board on 25 March 2024 as an Executive Director of Legal & Compliance. In addition, she is also the Legal Executive at Country Heights Holdings Berhad. 

Ms. Khavitha holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Hons) degree from the University of London (External Program).

She began her legal career as a paralegal in 2017 and has since accumulated seven years of experience in the legal industry, dealing with Civil Litigations and Conveyancing. She also provides advisory services in areas including tort matters, estate matters, contracts and family matters. 

Since joining the CHHB team in 2023 as a Legal Executive, she has been extensively involved in matters of advisory across various departments such as Human Resources, Project & Development, Finance, and Public Relations & Communications. Her advisory role also extends to the Subsidiaries of CHHB.

Shafina Binti Syafei
Executive Director, PR & Communications

Ms. Shafina was appointed to the Board on 25 March 2024 as an Executive Director of PR & Communications.

Ms. Shafina earned her degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Public Relations, from the University of Technology MARA (UiTM), and has more than 25 years of experience in public relations and communications. 

Ms. Shafina currently serves as the Director of the Group Public Relations & Marketing Communications at Country Height Holdings Berhad, overseeing Public Relations, marketing communications, media engagement, branding, and promotional campaigns for the Group and its subsidiaries. She actively collaborates with various divisions, ensuring seamless integration of communication objectives for all subsidiaries, especially on new developments or projects. Shafina joined Country Height Holdings Berhad in 2014.

Ms. Shafina commenced her career in the year 1999 as a Public Relations consultant at Asia Public Relations Sdn. Bhd. There, she garnered extensive expertise in public relations, branding, and media strategy, working with clients such as the 1st World Halal Forum, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Dutch Lady, among others. 

In 2006, Ms. Shafina transitioned to the SKALI Group, assuming the position of Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications. Her responsibilities included spearheading the communication team to implement various PR programmes for the ICT National Project. Subsequently, in 2010, she undertook the role of Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications at Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), overseeing communication programs such as organizing the World Halal Research Summit and Halal Transformation Programme.

Ong Tee Chin
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ong Tee Chin was appointed to the Board on 20 September 2017 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He was also appointed as a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board on 20 September 2017. On 10 April 2018, he was re-designated as the Chairman of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. On 12 April 2019, he was redesignated as the Chairman of the Audit & Risk Management Committee and as a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Ong Tee Chin graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from University Science Malaysia and a Bachelor of Laws from University of London.

Mr. Ong Tee Chin is a CFA® charterholder and a certified Financial Risk Manager (“FRM”) awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals. He is a Chartered Accountant, member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”) and a graduate member of Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“MICPA”). He was also the prize winner for Advance Taxation, Malaysian variant conducted by ACCA in December 2002. Also, he holds a capital market representative license from Securities Commission Malaysia required for providing advisory work on corporate finance.

His previous experiences include an attachment with one of the Big Four International Accounting Firms and he was a finance director for a number of listed companies with operations in Malaysia and Asia Pacific. His past ten years of experience was heading a licensed corporate finance company in Malaysia, providing corporate finance advisory functions including producing equity valuation and expert reports, independent advice letters and investment research for a diversified range of industries.

Mr. Ong Tee Chin is a director and shareholder of Asia Equity Research Sdn Bhd, a company specialising in providing advisory in corporate finance and investment advice.

Mr. Ong Tee Chin has no directorship in other public listed companies.

Dr. Zhang Yan
Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Zhang Yan was appointed as the Non-Independent Director of Country Heights Holdings Berhad on 25 March 2024. With a wealth of experience in private fund, stock exchange, and business park, Dr. Zhang has made significant contributions to various sectors.

Dr. Zhang Yan holds a master’s degree from Tsinghua University and a PhD from Peking University. Dr. Zhang’s educational background includes a PhD in Education Administration from Peking University, an MBA degree from Tsinghua University, and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Changzhou University.

He is the founder of the Asia-Pacific Financial Town. Under Dr. Zhang’s guidance, the Asia-Pacific Financial Town has emerged as the first financial town in Hainan province and the third business park fund in China. Since its establishment in 2017, this business park has attracted 2300 enterprises and initiated a fund of 120 billion RMB. It has accumulated tax payments of 1.5 billion RMB. Since the establishment of a free trade port in Hainan in 2018, the Asia-Pacific Financial Town has continuously carried out financial innovation and is an important base for China’s fund opening up to the outside world.

In the realm of industrial investment, Dr. Zhang has been instrumental in creating platforms such as the Tianjin Equity Exchange (TJS) Mining Board and the China Mining United Fund. These initiatives provide essential infrastructure for resource transactions and investment, facilitating growth and development in the mining sector. Furthermore, Dr. Zhang’s involvement in various funds and listed companies underscores his commitment to driving innovation and value creation in the industry.

As the Chairman of Arcland Resources Inc., a Canadian listed company, Dr. Zhang brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. His strategic vision and leadership continue to guide the company towards success in the dynamic and competitive landscape of the resource sector. Dr. Zhang’s dedication to excellence and innovation makes him a valuable asset to Arcland Resources Inc. and the broader industry.

Tan Meng Khong
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Tan Meng Khong holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University Putra Malaysia. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and CPA Australia.

Prior to joining the Group, Mr Tan had over 20 years of corporate experience holding different positions as Resource Director, General Manager of Development and Finance Manager in Singapore and Australian public listed companies.

Chuah Peng San
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Chuah Peng San, a Barrister-at-Law, holds a Bachelor of Law (LL.B Hons) degree from the University of Leeds, England and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) degree, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Management from University of Science Malaysia, Penang.

Having called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom in 1991, he had a short chamber with a Queen’s Counsel in London specialising in commercial and corporate matters and later trained with a renowned solicitors firm Phillips & Buck (now Eversheds) Cardiff, United Kingdom prior to returning to Malaysia. He was admitted as an Advocates & Solicitors to the High Court of Malaya and later set up the legal firm known as Chuah, Halim & Co. in 1995.

He is a practising lawyer in the fields of commercial, conveyancing, land matters and civil litigation. He was a legal adviser of the Perlis Chinese Chamber of Commerce and had represented a subsidiary company of Sunway Group.

He is currently on legal advisory works for a few established clients.