Board of Directors Profile
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Tan Sri Abdul Halim Bin Ali
Chairman,
Non-Independent
Non-Executive Director

Encik Sazaliza Bin Zainuddin
Non-Independent
Executive Director

Encik Aw Hong Boo
Senior Independent
Non-Executive Director

Datuk Johar Bin Che Mat
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Puan Lynette Yeow
Su-Yin
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Tunku Alina Binti Raja Muhd Alias
Non-Independent
Non-Executive Director

Datuk Azrulnizam Abdul Aziz
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Dr Loh Leong Hua
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Encik Kamarulzaman Bin Ahmad
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Encik Arul Sothy S Mylvaganam
Independent
Non-Executive Director

Tan Sri Abdul Halim bin Ali
Chairman,
Non-Independent
Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/77/Male
Date of Appointment:
7 February 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History, University of Malaya
Working Experience and Occupation:
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s)
- Chairman, Malaysia Building Society Berhad
- Chairman, Sedania Innovator Berhad
- Chairman, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Chairman, IJM Corporation Berhad (2007-2019)
- Chairman of the Employees Provident Fund (2001-2007)
- Chief Secretary of the Government (1996-2001)
- Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1996)
- Deputy Secretary General I (Political Affairs) (1991-1996)
- Malaysian Ambassador to Austria (1988-1991)
- Deputy Secretary General III (Administration) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1985-1988)
- Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam (1982-1985)
- Malaysia Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1979-1982)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank Berhad:
- NIL

Encik Sazaliza Bin Zainuddin
Non-Independent
Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/48/Male
Date of Appointment:
07 February 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- ACCA (UK)
- BA Hons in Accounting & Finance, Southbank University, United Kingdom
- Diploma in Accountancy, UITM
Working Experience and Occupation:
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s)
- Chief Financial Officer of the Employees Provident Fund
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Malaysia Building Society Berhad (2017-2018)
- Director, HSBC Amanah Takaful (Malaysia) Berhad (2013-2017)
- Senior Manager (Assurance), Pricewaterhouse Coopers (1997-2006)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank Berhad:
- Member, Board Investment & Credit Committee
Encik Sazaliza Bin Zainuddin does not hold any executive position in MBSB Bank and does not have any management responsibilities in MBSB Bank. His designation as Non-Independent Executive Director (“NIED”) of MBSB Bank is pursuant to the definition of “executive director” in Bank Negara Malaysia’s Guidelines on Corporate Governance which define “executive director” as a director of a financial institution who has management responsibilities in the financial institution or any of its affiliates. EPF is an affiliate of MBSB Bank and Encik Sazaliza Bin Zainuddin has management responsibilities in EPF.

Encik Aw Hong Boo
Senior Independent
Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/70/Male
Date of Appointment:
07 February 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountant (MICPA)
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Malaysia Building Society Berhad (2005-2018)
- Director, Quill Capita Management Sdn Bhd (2006–2015)
- Corporate Advisor, Quill Group of Companies (2004–2010)
- Director, KP Keningau Berhad (2000–2006)
- Director, RHB Finance Berhad (1995-1999)
- Director, RHB Leasing Sdn Bhd (1990–1999)
- Director, RHB Nominees Sdn Bhd (1983-1999)
- Senior General Manager, Branch Network/Risk Management, RHB Bank Berhad (1978–1999)
- Audit Senior/Manager, Ernst & Whinney (1974-1977)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank Berhad:
- Chairman, Board Audit Committee
- Member, Board Nominating & Remuneration Committee

Datuk Johar Bin Che Mat
Independent
Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/68/Male
Date of Appointment:
19 December 2017
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Bachelor of Economics, University of Malaya
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Chairman, Malaysian Re (Dubai) Ltd
- Chairman, MNRB Holdings Berhad
- Chairman, Takaful Ikhlas Family Berhad
- Chairman, Takaful Ikhlas General Berhad
- Director, Motordata Research Consortium Sdn Bhd
- Director, Rural Capital Berhad
- Director, Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Malaysia Building Society Berhad (2017-2018)
- Director, Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agro Bank)(2010-2016)
- Director, Amanah Raya Group (2010-2016)
- Director, Aseambankers (2000-2002)
- Director, Etiqa Insurance (2004-2010)
- Director, Maybank Trustee Berhad (2007-2010)
- Director, Maybank Islamic Berhad (2006-2010)
- Various Senior positions in Maybank Group (1976–2010)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank Berhad:
- Chairman, Board Investment & Credit Committee
- Chairman, Board Nominating & Remuneration Committee

Puan Lynette Yeow Su-Yin
Independent
Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/51/Female
Date of Appointment:
07 February 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Member, Malaysian Bar
- Member, Bar Council Malaysian Mediation Centre
- Master of Arts, University of Cambridge
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Cambridge
Present Directorship(s) and/or Present Appointment(s):
- Director, CTOS Digital Sdn Bhd
- Director, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd
- Director, Malaysia Building Society Berhad
- Consultant, Sanjay Mohan, Advocates & Solicitors
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotel Sdn Bhd (2015 – 2020)
- Panel of Mediators, Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Center (SIDREC) (2015-2019)
- Partner, Chua Associates, Advocates & Solicitors (2015-2018)
- Partner, Kadir Andri & Partners (2011-2015)
- Partner, Zaid Ibrahim & Co (2002-2011)
- Partner, Raslan Loong (2000-2002)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Member, Board Investment and Credit Committee
- Member, Board Nominating & Remuneration Committee

Tunku Alina Binti Raja Muhd Alias
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/57/Female
Date of Appointment:
07 February 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Doctorate in Islamic Finance, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance, Malaysia
- Green Templeton College – Advanced Management Programme, Oxford University
- Masters in Law (Corporate and Commercial Law), King’s College, London
- Bachelor of Laws, University Malaya
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad
- Director, IJM Corporaton Berhad
- Director, Batu Kawan Berhad
- Director, Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad
- Director, Joyous Waves Sdn Bhd
- Chairperson, JA Russell & Co Sdn Bhd
- Chairperson, Harps Holdings Sdn Bhd
- Trustee, Raja Alias Foundation
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Malaysia Building Society Berhad (2017-2018)
- Director, Preci Horizon Sdn Bhd (1992-2020)
- Partner, Wong Lu Peen & Tunku Alina, Advocates & Solicitors (1992-2011)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Member, Board Risk Management & Compliance Committee
- Member, Board Audit Committee

Datuk Azrulnizam Bin Abdul Aziz
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/50/Male
Date of Appointment:
01 March 2017
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance
- Executive Education - Driving Digital Strategy, Harvard Business School, USA
- Leadership Programme, Oxford University, UK
- MBA, International Business, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- BBA Marketing, Wichita State University, USA
- Diploma in Business Studies, UiTM Malaysia
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Chairman, Pelaburan MARA Berhad
- Director, Goldina International Sdn Bhd
- Independent Director, AmMetlife Takaful Berhad
- Executive Director, CR FinaCapital Sdn Bhd
- Director, Petrowangsa Sdn Bhd
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Dagong PMB Holdings Berhad (2018-2019)
- Group Strategic Financial Advisor, Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB) (2018-2019)
- Director, Bintai KA Development Sdn Bhd (2017-2019)
- Executive Director, OCR Group Berhad (2016-2018)
- Chief Executive Officer, Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation Malaysia Berhad (2012-2014)
- Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Sa’adiq Berhad (2008–2011)
- Director & Head of Islamic Banking Division, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad (2005-2008)
- Vice President, Citibank Malaysia Berhad (1996-2005)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Member, Board Investment & Credit Committee
- Member, Board Information Technology Oversight Committee

Dr Loh Leong Hua
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/63/Male
Date of Appointment:
01 June 2018
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- PhD in Management Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Advanced Management Program (AMP) Graduate, The Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania, USA
- International Banking Summer School (IBSS) Programme, Sorrento, Italy
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Berhad
- Chairman, Rating Committee, Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Transnational Insurance Brokers (M) Sdn Bhd (2012-2019)
- Director, Asian Finance Bank Berhad (2017-2018)
- Director, WTK Holdings Berhad (2014-2018)
- Member, Board Risk Committee, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation [SEDC] (2013-2017)
- Director, YKGI Holdings Berhad (2015-2017)
- Director, YFG Berhad (2012-2015)
- Senior Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (2006-2011)
- Senior Vice President, Affin Merchant Bank Berhad (2006)
- Head, Commercial Banking, Eon Bank Berhad, HO, KL (2002-2005)
- Head, Sarawak & Sabah Region, Eon Bank Berhad (1996-2002)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Chairman, Board Risk Management & Compliance Committee
- Member, Board Audit Committee
- Member, Board Information Technology Oversight Committee

Encik Kamarulzaman Bin Ahmad
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/46/Male
Date of Appointment:
1 October 2019
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- British A-Levels, New College Cardiff, United Kingdom
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Imperial College of Science & Technology, London, United Kingdom
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Managing Director, LCTAsia Sdn Bhd
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Managing Director of a Military Cybersecurity Company (2014 – 2017)
- Managing Director, Endeavor Malaysia (2013 – 2014)
- CEO, CaterhamJet Malaysia (2013)
- Director, Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (2011 – 2013)
- Regional Head of Customer Experience, AirAsia (2011 – 2013)
- Regional Head of Strategy and Planning, AirAsia (2010 – 2011)
- Various senior positions in PETRONAS Group (2006 – 2010)
- Formula 1 Electronics Engineer (2000 - 2005)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Chairman, Board Information Technology Oversight Committee
- Member, Board Risk Management & Compliance Committee

Encik Arul Sothy S Mylvaganam
Independent Non-Executive Director
Nationality/Age/Gender:
Malaysian/64/Male
Date of Appointment:
5 May 2020
Academic/Professional Qualification(s):
- Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
- Fellow, Certified Public Accountants, Australia
- Certified Financial Planner
Present Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, Takaful Ikhlas General Berhad
- Director, Agensi Pekerjaan Hays (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Director, Hays Specialist Recruitment Holding Sdn Bhd
- Principal, Myles Advisory
Past Directorship(s) and/or Appointment(s):
- Director, MNRB Holdings Berhad (2017-2019)
- Director, Malaysia National Reinsurance Berhad (2016-2019)
- Group Chief Operating Officer, PNB Commercial Sdn Bhd (2009-2011)
- General Manager/CFO, Syarikat Perumahan Pegawai Kerajaan Sdn Bhd (1995-2009)
- Senior Manager, Audit, Ernst & Young Kuala Lumpur (1987-1994)
- Accountant, North American Travel, London, UK (1986-1987)
- Articled Student Accountant, Simmons Cohen Fine & Partners, London, UK (1978-1985)
Current Membership of Board Committee(s) in MBSB Bank:
- Member, Board Audit Committee
- Member, Board Risk Management & Compliance Committee