Our Leadership

Raja Datuk Zaharaton binti Raja Zainal Abidin

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Datuk Wira Azhar bin Abdul Hamid

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Bah Kim Lian

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Ahmed Fairuz bin Abdul Aziz

Independent Non-Executive Director

Faridah Bt Iskandar

Independent Non-Executive Director

Lim Chern Fang

Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian

Raja Datuk Zaharaton binti Raja Zainal Abidin

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Datuk Wira Azhar bin Abdul Hamid

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Bah Kim Lian

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Ahmed Fairuz bin Abdul Aziz

Independent Non-Executive Director

Faridah Bt Iskandar

Independent Non-Executive Director

Lim Chern Fang

Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Lim Chern Fang

Chief Marketing Officer

Wong Shi How

Chief Strategy Officer

Mohd Azam Omar ​

Chief Operating Officer​

Liew Ai Ling

Head Of Finance

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Lim Chern Fang

Chief Marketing Officer

Wong Shi How

Chief Strategy Officer

Mohd Azam Omar 

Chief Operating Officer​

Liew Ai Ling

Head Of Finance

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Handal Indah

Handal Indah

Raja Datuk Zaharaton binti Raja Zainal Abidin

Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Raja Datuk Zaharaton binti Raja Zainal Abidin, a Malaysian aged 77, is our Independent Non-Executive Chairman, appointed to the Board on 20 September 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from Universiti Malaya and a Master of Economics from the University of Leuven, Belgium.
She served more than 30 years in the Malaysian civil service, beginning her career in 1971 with the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the Prime Minister’s Department. She subsequently held senior roles at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance, where she was responsible for monitoring government-linked companies and developing public enterprise policy.
She returned to the EPU in 1992, rising to Deputy Director General (Macro) in 1998 and Deputy Director General (Sectoral) in 1999. In 2003, she was appointed Director General of the EPU, where she led the preparation of Malaysia’s national development plans until her retirement in 2005.
Following her retirement, she continued to serve both the public and corporate sectors. She has sat on the boards of Taliworks Corporation Berhad (2015–2024) and Media Prima Berhad (2015–2022), and has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Yinson Holdings Berhad (2016–2025). In addition, she is a director and shareholder of several private limited companies.

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Lim Chern Chuen, a Malaysian aged 44, is our Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, appointed to the Board on 20 September 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
He began his career in 2004 as an Analyst with Accenture Australia, before moving to KPMG Australia in 2005, where he specialised in R&D tax incentives. In 2007, he joined Handal Indah as Strategy and Planning Director, where he played a pivotal role in securing public transportation contracts and introducing digital innovations such as the ManjaLink card, ManjaPay, and the LUGO app.
Appointed Executive Director in 2019, he has since led the Group’s strategic growth and transformation. As Chief Executive Officer, he is responsible for driving overall strategy, setting corporate direction, and overseeing daily operations. With more than 18 years of experience in the bus transportation industry, he also serves on the boards of several private companies.

Datuk Wira Azhar bin Abdul Hamid

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Datuk Wira Azhar bin Abdul Hamid, a Malaysian aged 64, is our Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed to the Board on 20 September 2024. He holds a Diploma in Advanced Accountancy from Luton College, UK, and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
He began his career in 1989 with British Telecom PLC (UK) before returning to Malaysia to serve as Head of Internal Audit and Finance at Malaysian Cooperative Insurance Society Ltd. From 1994 to 2001, he held several senior roles within the Sime Darby Group, including Financial Controller of Sime Tyres International, Business Development Director at Sime Conoco, and Group General Manager of its Oil & Gas Division.
He later became Group Chief Executive of Pernas International Holdings Berhad before rejoining Sime Darby in 2003, where he led regional operations and was subsequently appointed Managing Director of Sime Darby Plantation and Executive Vice President of the Plantation Division until 2010.
In 2011, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd, where he oversaw the delivery of major infrastructure projects until 2014. Between 2015 and 2021, he held leadership roles across several public companies, serving as President and Group Managing Director, and later Chairman of Tradewinds Corporation Berhad; Group Managing Director of Malakoff Corporation Berhad; and Chairman of MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad and FGV Holdings Berhad.
He currently sits on the boards of Proton Holdings Berhad and Mardec Berhad, and is also a director and shareholder of several private limited companies.

Bah Kim Lian

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Bah Kim Lian, a Malaysian aged 73, is our Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and a substantial shareholder. She was appointed as one of the initial Directors of the Company in June 2024 and was re-designated to her current role in September 2024.
She began her entrepreneurial journey in 1975 by operating her own salon business before assisting her spouse, Lim Han Weng, in founding Yinson Transport (M) Sdn Bhd in 1984, where she played a key role in administration and operations.
In 2001, she joined Handal Indah as Director, supporting the company’s early growth and overseeing business performance, operations, and administration. She has since continued to provide strategic input and guidance to the management team.
With more than 23 years of experience in the bus transportation industry, she actively contributes to Board deliberations, offering valuable perspectives on business expansion and maintaining strong client and affiliate relationships. She has also served as a Non-Independent Executive Director of Yinson Holdings Berhad since March 1993, and is a director and shareholder of several private limited companies.

Ahmed Fairuz bin Abdul Aziz

Independent Non-Executive Director
Ahmed Fairuz bin Abdul Aziz, a Malaysian aged 47, is our Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed to the Board on 25 September 2024. He holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
He began his career in 2001 with Arthur Andersen & Co., continuing with Ernst & Young after the merger, where he was involved in audit, financial due diligence, and operational reviews. In 2005, he joined CIMB Investment Bank Berhad and rose to Manager in Group Corporate Finance, where he managed mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and fundraising.
In 2008, he moved to Naza Motor Trading Sdn Bhd before being appointed Group Chief Financial Officer of the Naza Group, overseeing finance, treasury, tax, and corporate finance functions. He later joined KUB Malaysia Berhad in 2016 as Group CFO, before being appointed Group CEO in 2019. In 2020, he assumed the role of Group Managing Director, a position he continues to hold, responsible for the Group’s overall performance, strategy, and operations.
He also serves as a director of several public and private limited companies.

Faridah Bt Iskandar

Independent Non-Executive Director
Faridah Bt Iskandar, a Malaysian aged 46, is our Independent Non-Executive Director, appointed to the Board on 25 September 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge, as well as a Master of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde, UK.
She began her career as a Chemist with Scottish Water Scientific Services before joining LGC Ltd in 2005 as a Senior Forensic Practitioner. In 2008, she moved to the UK Ministry of Justice as a Scientific Officer, where she managed analytical projects and stakeholder relationships.
In 2011, she joined Capgemini Consulting (now Capgemini Invent), where she advanced to Senior Consultant and led organisational projects across multiple sectors. Returning to Malaysia in 2015, she joined the Boston Consulting Group and rose to Principal, leading strategy and implementation projects for major Southeast Asian clients until 2021.
She is currently Head of Southeast Asia at Copperleaf Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, where she oversees business operations, strategic growth, and talent development. Faridah also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of AHAM Asset Management Berhad and Bintang Capital Partners Berhad.

Lim Chern Fang

Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian
Lim Chern Fang, a Singaporean aged 45, currently serves as our Chief Marketing Officer and Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian, appointed on 20 September 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and International Trade from Victoria University, Australia, and is a Certified Digital Marketing Specialist.
She began her career in 2003 as Marketing Manager at Handal Indah, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s early operations and strategic direction. She was instrumental in establishing customer service standards, implementing safety policies, and developing talent frameworks.
Promoted to Marketing Director in 2016, she spearheaded initiatives across marketing, branding, and business development, driving sales growth and strengthening cross-functional collaboration. In December 2019, she was re-designated as Deputy Executive Director, where she oversaw major business development initiatives.

Lim Chern Chuen

Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Lim Chern Chuen, a Malaysian aged 44, is our Non-Independent Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed to our Board on 20 September 2024.
Lim Chern Chuen graduated from University of Melbourne with Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce degrees in April 2004.
He began his career as an Analyst at Accenture Australia Pty Ltd in November 2004, where he was involved in software design and development activities. In November 2005, he joined KPMG Australian Services Pty Ltd as a Consultant under the Research & Development (“R&D”) Tax Business Unit, where he was responsible for managing clients requiring services related to R&D tax incentives and developing solutions and strategies to optimise clients’ R&D activities.
In February 2007, he assumed the role of Strategy and Planning Director at Handal Indah, becoming part of the key senior management team overseeing bus operations, departmental performance and technology transformation. During the early stages of Handal Indah’s bus transportation services, he played a pivotal role in engaging governmental stakeholders, which led Handal Indah to successfully secure contracts for public bus transportation, and hence firmly establishing itself as a public bus transportation provider. Over the years, he has spearheaded the integration of digital innovations in Handal Indah’s bus operations, such as the deployment of the ManjaLink card, ManjaPay and the LUGO mobile application, which have enhanced the overall efficiency of Handal Indah’s business operations and customer experience.
He was appointed as an Executive Director in December 2019, where he continued to steer the strategic direction of Handal Indah and implemented growth plans.
He was appointed as our Executive Director cum Chief Executive Officer in September 2024. For this role, he is responsible for formulating the overall strategy and corporate direction of our Group, as well as managing the day-today operations of our Group. He holds over 18 years of experience in the bus transportation industry. He currently holds directorships in several private companies.

Lim Chern Fang

Chief Marketing Officer
Lim Chern Fang, a Singaporean aged 45, is the Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian and is our Chief Marketing Officer. She was appointed as an Alternate Director to Bah Kim Lian on 20 September 2024.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing/International Trade from Victoria University, Australia in May 2003. She has also been a Certified Digital Marketing Specialist (certified by the Digital Marketing Institute) since February 2019.
She began her career as the Marketing Manager of Handal Indah in January 2003, becoming a pioneer member of the management of Handal Indah. During the early stages of the bus transportation business, she was instrumental in shaping the operations of Handal Indah, including formulating strategic plans for the operations team, establishing and implementing occupational health and safety policies, and nurturing talent for leadership roles within Handal Indah. Thereafter, she was primarily responsible for the sales, customer service and marketing aspects of Handal Indah’s business, including identifying new business opportunities and sales trends, as well as implementing customer service standards.
In August 2016, she was promoted to the position of Marketing Director, where she continued to lead and oversee the customer service, sales, and marketing department. Her responsibilities included developing and implementing marketing strategies, promoting brand recognition and awareness, identifying new business and collaboration opportunities, and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to achieve targeted sales and revenue goals. In December 2019, she was re-designated as the Deputy Executive Director of Handal Indah, where she was primarily responsible for overseeing business development initiatives.

Wong Shi How

Chief Strategy Officer

Wong Shi How, a Malaysian aged 44, is our Chief Strategy Officer since 1 October 2024.

A corporate leader with over 20 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and performance improvement across multiple industries, with extensive leadership experience in the public transport sector. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.

His extensive experience  in public transport transformation and fleet electrification was developed during his tenure as Executive Vice President of Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad. He also served as Rapid Bus lead representative to the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG), leveraging international benchmarking insights and best practises to drive strategic improvement and operational excellence.

In this role, he played a key role in leading the development and implementation of the company’s five-year Bus Transformation Plan, with a strong focus on fleet replacement and the strategic adoption of electric buses.

He specialises in translating high-level strategy into operational execution through performance & program management, transformation initiatives and international benchmarking to strengthen organisational performance, innovation, and delivery discipline.

A Fellow of the Institute of Leadership (IoL), UK, a distinction that reflects his commitment to high standards of leadership and ethical practice, he believes that sustainable and meaningful transformation is achieved through a strong people-first focus.

Mohd Azam Omar

Chief Operating Officer​

Mohd Azam Omar, a Malaysian aged 66, is our Chief Operating Officer.  ​

He graduated from Institut Teknologi MARA (now known as Universiti Teknologi MARA) and obtained the Chartered Institute of Transport (UK), Intermediate. He also completed the Managerial Process and Practice programme from Asian Institute of Management.​

He has over 46 years of experience in Malaysia’s public transportation industry, particularly in bus operations covering both stage and express services. He began his career in 1979 with Syarikat Kenderaan Melayu Kelantan (SKMK) Berhad as Operations Manager, where he gained extensive experience in fleet and operational management.

In 1995, he joined Parkmay Berhad as General Manager before returning to SKMK in 1996. In 1999, he joined Transnasional Express Sdn Bhd as General Manager, overseeing large-scale express bus operations and operational performance improvements.​

He then joined Rapid Penang as Senior Operating Officer and was subsequently appointed Chief Operation Officer of Rapid KL in 2010, where he oversaw major bus operations and public transport initiatives within the Klang Valley. In 2018, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd.

Throughout his career, he has played a key role in several major public transport initiatives, including the rollout of MRT Feeder Bus services, the establishment of the GO KL free bus service, and supported the implementation of the Smart Selangor Bus initiative.

He joined HI Mobility Berhad on 1 November 2024 bringing in his vast transportation experience to oversee the Group’s operational and technical functions, focusing on operational efficiency, network optimisation, and sustainable performance improvement.​

Liew Ai Ling

Head of Finance
Liew Ai Ling, a Malaysian aged 41, is our Head of Finance.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from Multimedia University in July 2007 and has been a member of the MIA since September 2012.
She began her career in June 2007 as an Associate at BDO Binder (now known as BDO Malaysia) and was promoted to Senior Associate III in January 2008. During her tenure with BDO Binder, she focused on auditing small and medium enterprises and subsidiaries of listed companies of various industries. She left BDO Binder in September 2008.
In October 2008, she joined Horwarth (now known as Crowe) as an Audit Semi-Senior 1, where she was responsible for leading audit assignments for small and medium enterprises, public listed companies and their subsidiaries in various industries until April 2009.
She joined Thosco Treatech Sdn Bhd as a Senior Account Executive in May 2009 and was transferred to Emecon Sdn Bhd in October 2009, where she promoted to the position of Assistant Accountant in February 2011. During her tenure at each of these companies, she assisted in financial, management, regulatory reporting, financial planning, budgetary control, and internal control. She left her employment with Emecon Sdn Bhd in October 2012.
In November 2012, she joined MB Market Technology Sdn Bhd as Accountant and was transferred to MB Builders Sdn Bhd (now known as SKS Southern Sdn Bhd) in June 2015. In this role, she was responsible for managing the operations of the finance team, cash flow planning, reviewing financial statements, and overseeing the internal control system. In August 2018, she was transferred to MB Vest Sdn Bhd and re-designated as Financial Controller. Subsequently, in March 2020, she was appointed as the Acting General Manager of MB Vest Sdn Bhd, where she spearheaded the financial planning and budgetary control functions of the company amidst the COVID-19 pandemic until December 2020.
In January 2021, she was transferred to SKS Southern Sdn Bhd and redesignated as Senior Finance Manager, where she was primarily responsible for reviewing financial statements, cash flow planning, and overseeing credit control and the internal control system. She left the company in August 2021 and took a career break.
She then joined Nusajaya Tech Park Sdn Bhd in August 2022 as a Finance Manager, where she managed the operations of the finance team, cash flow and budget planning, and reviewed financial statements.
After leaving Nusajaya Tech Park Sdn Bhd, she joined Handal Indah in May 2023 as Senior Finance Manager, overseeing and managing the overall financial aspects of Handal Indah’s operations. In September 2024, she was re-designated as the Head of Finance of our Group. With her over 17 years of experience in audit, accounting and finance, she will continue to oversee the financial functions of our Group, including financial planning, cash flow management and financial reporting. She is currently a partner and compliance officer of several limited liability partnerships.