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 binti Iskandar
Independent Non-Executive Director
Faridah binti 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 Fang
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.
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.
Lim Yen Yen
Chief Commercial Officer
Lim Yen Yen, a Malaysian aged 41, is our Chief Commercial Officer.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Business (in Accounting and Finance) from University of Technology, Sydney in July 2006 and has been a Certified Practising Accountant of CPA Australia since January 2012.
She began her career in January 2006 as a Senior Account Executive at Resorts World Bhd (now known as Genting Malaysia Berhad), where she was responsible for overseeing the daily functions of the theme park attraction finance team, including income audits, billing monitoring, internal controls, financial reporting, and budgeting, until October 2009.
In November 2009, she joined Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd as Assistant Finance Manager and was promoted to Finance Manager in July 2010. During her tenure, she was involved in establishing the finance departments for three business units, which included setting up accounting systems, internal controls and standard operating procedures. She was responsible for overseeing the financial operations, reporting and budgeting of these departments until she left in August 2013 for a career break.
She joined SapuraKencana Marine Sdn Bhd (now known as Sapura Marine Sdn Bhd) in June 2015 as Finance Manager of the Fabrication and Hook-Up Commissioning Division. She was then promoted to Acting Head of Business Finance & Controls in October 2017 and was subsequently re-designated to the position of Head of Business Finance in April 2018. Her role at the company included managing budget processes and analysing financial results and forecasts. She left the company in November 2019.
Subsequently, she took on the role of Senior Manager, Business Finance & Management Reporting at Yinson Capital Sdn Bhd in February 2020. She rose through the ranks, being promoted to General Manager, Finance and Treasury in January 2024 and subsequently to Chief Commercial Officer in June 2024. During her tenure, she was primarily responsible for overseeing group treasury functions and conducting financial reviews. In July 2024, she joined our Group as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing our Group’s treasury functions and conducting financial reviews for our Group. She has over 19 years of experience in accounting and finance.
Handy Santono
Head of Technology
Handy Santono, an Indonesian aged 38, is our Head of Technology.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering from Monash University, Sunway Campus Malaysia in November 2010.
He began his career with Handal Indah as a R&D Engineer in December 2010, where he contributed to the company’s efforts to digitalise its bus fleet management system and develop a cashless ticketing system. He was promoted to Senior R&D Engineer in February 2022, where he was responsible for software development, overseeing the entire process of software development from solution development to commissioning and implementation.
In July 2022, he was promoted to the position of Project Manager, taking on the responsibilities of planning, executing, and overseeing software development projects, including managing project schedules, timeline and resource allocations, as well as co-ordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful product development. In November 2023, he assumed the role of Acting Senior Project Manager and was subsequently promoted to Senior Project Manager in June 2024.
He was re-designated as Head of Technology of our Group in September 2024, where he is primarily responsible for spearheading the planning, execution, and delivery of various technology integration projects, as well as overseeing our Group’s software technology. He is currently also a director of a private limited company.
Ng Kok Ceong
Head of Business Development
Ng Kok Cheong, a Malaysian aged 44, is our Head of Business Development.
He obtained a Certificate in Business Administration from PSB Academy in January 2009. Subsequently, in June 2021, he obtained a Professional Diploma in Professional Supervisory Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
He began his career in 2000 at the Quality Assurance Department of Beyonics Manufacturing Pte Ltd, where he was promoted to Quality Assurance Trainer in January 2002, a position he held until leaving the company in April 2005. He was responsible for developing training materials and conducting training programs for production line employees to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
In May 2005, he joined SBS Transit Ltd as a Bus Captain, where he was responsible for safely driving the bus along designated routes and ensuring passenger safety. In April 2007, he was re-designated as Assistant Route Master, where he assisted in managing the schedules and operations of buses and drivers, as well as handling customer enquiries for the designated bus routes.
In July 2008, he joined Soon Lian Hardware (Pte) Ltd as an Inventory Assistant, where he monitored inventory levels and handled purchase and delivery orders until he left the company in April 2009.
He joined Handal Indah in May 2009 as a contract employee, assisting with the daily operations of bus services, preparing driver rosters and coordinating with bus drivers to ensure smooth operations. In December 2009, he became a permanent employee at Handal Indah as a Planning and Dispatching Officer, where he continued to undertake similar responsibilities.
He was promoted to Operations Assistant Manager in June 2014, where he took on the responsibilities of overseeing project-based bus services, engaging with clients and stakeholders, developing operational policies and practices, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
Ng Kok Cheong was promoted to Senior Manager of Bus Operations Department in February 2017, ultimately attaining the position of Chief Operating Officer in October 2023. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the operation teams at Handal Indah, leading tender submissions for bus transportation projects, and business development.
In September 2024, he was re-designated as Head of Business Development of our Group. With over 16 years of experience in bus transportation industry operations, he is primarily responsible for formulating business development strategies, identifying new business opportunities and managing client and stakeholder relationships.
Tee Wui Kee
Senior Manager of Operations
Tee Wui Kee, a Malaysian aged 39, is our Senior Manager of Operations.
He completed his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2004. Upon completion of his SPM, he undertook part-time jobs mainly in the food and beverage industry.
In October 2008, he joined Handal Indah as an Operations Assistant, where he assisted in the day-to-day operations of the bus services, including preparing duty rosters for bus drivers and monitoring bus movements. He was promoted to the position of Operations Supervisor in January 2011.
In January 2014, he was promoted to the position of Operations Executive, where his responsibilities expanded to include developing operational strategies, analysing bus service demand, and optimising driver resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency for bus routes in Singapore.
He was then promoted to Operations Assistant Manager in January 2018 and subsequently to Operations Manager in July 2022. In addition to his existing responsibilities, he took on similar duties for local bus services, project-based bus services, and express bus services, while also contributing to long-term strategic planning initiatives for Handal Indah’s operations.
He attained the role of Senior Manager, Commuter Services in October 2023, assisting the Chief Operating Officer in overseeing the overall bus services operations, supervising the operations teams, analysing operational performance, and providing strategic recommendations in the development of operating policies and practices.
He was re-designated as Senior Manager of Operations for our Group in September 2024. With his over 16 years of experience in the bus transportation industry, he will continue to oversee our Group’s bus service operations and ensuring quality assurance of the overall operational functions of our Group.
Zamri Bin Mahmud
Director of Special Projects
Zamri Bin Mahmud, a Malaysian aged 69, is our Director of Special Projects.
He graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Transport) from Institut Teknologi MARA (now known as Universiti Teknologi MARA) in October 1980. Subsequently, he obtained a Master of Science from the School of Policy Studies (Centre for Transport Studies) at Cranfield Institute of Technology (now known as Cranfield University), United Kingdom in June 1985.
He began his career in November 1980 with Kumpulan Kenderaan MARA Berhad (“KKMB”) as Traffic Officer, where he was responsible for bus scheduling and assisting in managing bus operations and the company’s maintenance workshop. In September 1982, he took unpaid study leave to pursue his Master of Science at Cranfield University in United Kingdom. After completing his studies in September 1984, he returned to Malaysia and rejoined KKMB and was later promoted to Assistant Manager in January 1985.
Following an internal reorganisation of KKMB, he was transferred to Ekspres Nasional Berhad in April 1985 as Deputy General Manager. He was subsequently promoted to General Manager in May 1991, where he was primarily responsible for managing the company’s express bus services, overseeing daily operations and engaging with stakeholders.
In October 1995, he was transferred from Ekspres Nasional Berhad to Transnasional Express Sdn Bhd as General Manager, where he oversaw the entire express bus operations of the company.
In April 1997, he left Transnational Express Sdn Bhd and transitioned into consultancy work, serving small and medium enterprises in the public transportation industry. In 2010, he was appointed as Managing Director of Tenaga Layar (M) Sdn Bhd, where he was involved in the day-to-day operations and management of the company.
In June 2011, he resigned from Tenaga Layar (M) Sdn Bhd and joined Prokhas Sdn Bhd as a consultant on a contract basis in July 2011, where he provided consultancy services on land public transport matters.
In January 2013, he was appointed as Head of Road Public Transport Division at Land Public Transport Commission Malaysia (“SPAD”), and later promoted to Head of Group Operations in January 2016. In this role, he was responsible for monitoring enforcement operations, policy drafting and implementation, and stakeholders’ engagement.
He left SPAD in December 2018 and provided consultancy services to various transportation companies on an ad-hoc basis before joining Handal Indah as Project Director in October 2021. In September 2024, he was re-designated to be our Director of Special Projects, where he is primarily responsible for project management, strategy development to improve project performance, project monitoring, and assisting our Board in stakeholder engagement. He has over 40 years of experience in the public transportation industry, covering regulatory, compliance, consultancy, operations, and stakeholder engagement. He is currently also a director of a private limited company.
Tan Paik Wan
Head of Corporate Services
Tan Paik Wan, a Malaysian aged 37, is our Head of Corporate Services.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Commerce), from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom in November 2010. She was admitted as an associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (now known as the Chartered Governance Institute) in March 2014.
She began her career in January 2011 when she joined Tricor Corporate Services Sdn Bhd as a Secretarial Assistant. She was promoted to Senior Executive in July 2013, where she was primarily responsible for providing corporate secretarial services to both public and private companies, as well as assisting in corporate exercises, before leaving the company in August 2014. In September 2014, she joined Yinson Holdings Berhad as a Senior Executive. She rose through the ranks, being promoted to Assistant Manager in January 2016 and subsequently to Manager in January 2018, where she was responsible for overseeing in-house secretarial services.
In March 2018, she was transferred to Yinson Capital Sdn Bhd as Manager, Group Corporate Secretary. She was later promoted to Senior Manager, Corporate Services in January 2023, and then to Head of Corporate Services in June 2024. During her tenure, she led in-house secretarial services, ensured regulatory compliance, and supported group corporate and financing exercises.
In July 2024, she joined our Group as Head of Corporate Services, where she currently leads our in-house corporate secretarial services, oversees corporate governance, provides administrative support, and ensures regulatory compliance. She has over 14 years of experience in corporate secretarial advisory and project management.
