Board of Directors

Datuk Sia Kok Chin

Datuk Sia Kok Chin was appointed as our Director in April 2018 and was appointed as the chairman of our Board and our chief executive officer, and designated as our executive Director in June 2018. Datuk Sia Kok Chin is the chairman of the nomination committee of the Company. Datuk Sia Kok Chin joined Heng Hup Hardware as the manager in August 2001. Datuk Sia Kok Chin is also a director of HH BVI, HH Holdings Malaysia, HH Metal, HH Paper, HH Paper Melaka, HH Hardware and HH Metal Johor, which are our subsidiaries. Datuk Sia Kok Chin has over 20 years of experience in the scrap material trading industry. Datuk Sia Kok Chin is primarily responsible for overall management, strategic planning and day-to-day business operations of our Group.

Datuk Sia Kok Chin completed his secondary education in Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Seg Hwa in Malaysia in December 1991. Datuk Sia Kok Chin has been the treasurer of Malaysia Metal Recyclers Association from 2016-2018, act as 2nd Vice President from 2018 – 2022. Datuk Sia Kok Chin has been newly appointed as President in October 2022.

Datuk Sia Kok Chin is a brother of Datuk Sia Keng Leong, Mr. Sia Kok Chong, Mr. Sia Kok Seng and Mr. Sia Kok Heong, all of which are our executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Goh Eng Kiat, being our regional manager. Datuk Sia Kok Chin had been conferred Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (D.P.S.M) which carries the title “Datuk” since 9 October 2020.

Datuk Sia Kok Chin has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Datuk Sia Keng Leong

Datuk Sia Keng Leong was appointed as our Director in April 2018 and designated as our executive Director in June 2018. Datuk Sia Keng Leong became an owner of Heng Hup Hardware in May 2003. Datuk Sia Keng Leong is also a director of HH BVI, HH Holdings Malaysia, HH Metal, HH Paper, HH Paper Melaka, HH Hardware and HH Metal Johor, which are our subsidiaries. Since joining Heng Hup Hardware in 2003, Datuk Sia Keng Leong has accumulated over 18 years of experience in the scrap material trading industry. Datuk Sia Keng Leong is primarily responsible for the operations of HH Hardware and HH Paper Melaka.

Datuk Sia Keng Leong completed his secondary education in Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Seg Hwa in Malaysia in December 1981.

Datuk Sia Keng Leong is a brother of Datuk Sia Kok Chin, Mr. Sia Kok Chong, Mr. Sia Kok Seng and Mr. Sia Kok Heong, all of which are our executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Goh Eng Kiat, being our regional manager.

Datuk Sia Keng Leong has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Mr. Sia Kok Chong

Mr. Sia Kok Chong was appointed as our Director in April 2018 and designated as our executive Director in June 2018. Mr. Sia Kok Chong is one of the founders of Heng Hup Hardware. Mr. Sia Kok Chong is also a director of HH BVI, HH Holdings Malaysia, HH Metal, HH Paper, HH Paper Melaka, HH Hardware and HH Metal Johor, which are our subsidiaries. Since the formation of Heng Hup Hardware in 1996, Mr. Sia Kok Chong has accumulated over 24 years of experience in the scrap material trading industry. Mr. Sia Kok Chong is primarily responsible for the operations of HH Metal Johor.

Mr. Sia Kok Chong attended his secondary education in Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Seg Hwa in Malaysia.

Mr. Sia Kok Chong is a brother of Datuk Sia Kok Chin, Datuk Sia Keng Leong, Mr. Sia Kok Seng and Mr. Sia Kok Heong, all of which are our executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Goh Eng Kiat, being our regional manager.

Mr. Sia Kok Chong has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Mr. Sia Kok Seng

Mr. Sia Kok Seng was appointed as our Director in April 2018 and designated as our executive Director in June 2018. Mr. Sia Kok Seng is one of the founders of Heng Hup Hardware. Mr. Sia Kok Seng is also a director of HH BVI, HH Holdings Malaysia, HH Metal, HH Paper, HH Paper Melaka, HH Hardware and HH Metal Johor, which are our subsidiaries. Since the formation of Heng Hup Hardware in 1996, Mr. Sia Kok Seng has accumulated over 24 years of experience in the scrap material trading industry. Mr. Sia Kok Seng is primarily responsible for the operations of HH Paper and HH Metal.

Mr. Sia Kok Seng attended his secondary education in Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Seg Hwa in Malaysia.

Mr. Sia Kok Seng is a brother of Datuk Sia Kok Chin, Datuk Sia Keng Leong, Mr. Sia Kok Chong and Mr. Sia Kok Heong, all of which are our executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Goh Eng Kiat, being our regional manager.

Mr. Sia Kok Seng has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Mr. Sia Kok Heong

Mr. Sia Kok Heong was appointed as our Director in April 2018 and designated as our executive Director in June 2018. Mr. Sia Kok Heong joined our Group as a director of HH Hardware in March 2005. Mr. Sia Kok Heong is also a director of HH BVI, HH Holdings Malaysia, HH Metal, HH Paper, HH Paper Melaka and HH Metal Johor, which are our subsidiaries. Mr. Sia Kok Heong has over 15 years of experience in the scrap material trading industry. Mr. Sia Kok Heong is primarily responsible for the operations of HH Hardware and HH Paper Melaka.

Mr. Sia Kok Heong received a diploma in electrical/electronic engineering from the Institut Teknologi Pertama in Malaysia in June 1995.

Mr. Sia Kok Heong is a brother of Datuk Sia Kok Chin, Datuk Sia Keng Leong, Mr. Sia Kok Chong and Mr. Sia Kok Seng, all of which are our executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Goh Eng Kiat, being our regional manager.

Mr. Sia Kok Heong has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Ms. Sai Shiow Yin

Ms. Sai Shiow Yin was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 19 February 2019 and is mainly responsible for providing independent judgement on our Group’s strategy, performance, resources and standard of conduct. Ms. Sai is the chairlady of the audit and risk committee and the remuneration committee; and a member of the nomination committee of the Company.

Ms. Sai received a Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce in Accounting and Economics from Deakin University in Australia in April 2005 and a Master’s Degree of Commerce in Financial Planning from the same university in April 2011. Ms. Sai was admitted as a member of CPA Australia in July 2010.

Ms. Sai has worked for Air Liquide Business Services Sdn Bhd., being the subsidiary of Air Liquide S.A (a French multinational company which supplies industrial gases and services to various industries including medical, chemical, and electronic manufacturers and listed on Europe Stock Exchange and Fortune 500 Company) since October 2020 and currently holds the position of APAC Finance Operations Control Director and is responsible for APAC shared service activities for the functions hosted in Malaysia. From September 2017 to September 2020, Ms. Sai worked for Atalian Global Services Sdn. Bhd. as Regional Performance Improvement Director in Asia Region, and is responsible for, among other things, improving the financial performance to the Asia region of the group. From December 2014 to August 2017, Ms. Sai worked for Jones Lang LaSalle Malaysia Sdn Bhd, being a subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle group (a multinational company provide professional services and investment management specializing in real estate and listed on the Big Board of NYSE and is a Fortune 500 Company), as a client accounting senior finance manager and was responsible for, among other things, client accounting transitions, and providing inputs into client finance strategy, data and people management. From April 2012 to October 2014, Ms. Sai worked for SunPower Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., being an international solar energy leader and listed on the NASDAQ an American Stock Exchange, as the head of finance and was responsible for, among other things, providing accounting controllership oversight of Asia-Pacific, Europe regions, cash flow management and intercompany transaction of the same region and financial reporting. From March 2009 to June 2011, Ms. Sai worked for Jones Lang LaSalle (VIC) Pty Ltd. (in partnership with Telstra Limited – a company listed on the ASX20 in Australia as a blue chip company) as the senior accountant and was responsible for all financial assessment. From June 2006 to April 2009, Ms. Sai worked for Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd., being an multinational property consultancies where the headquarters in UK, initially as an assistant accountant in property accounting services and then as an national accountant in corporate finance and was responsible for all accounting matters.

Mr. Puar Chin Jong

Mr. Puar Chin Jong was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 19 February 2019 and is mainly responsible for providing independent judgement on our Group’s strategy, performance, resources and standard of conduct. Mr Puar is a member of the audit and risk committee and the remuneration committee of the Company.

Mr. Puar received a bachelor’s degree of economics in business administration from the University of Malaya in Malaysia in August 1994. Mr. Puar was admitted as an associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in May 2001.

Mr. Puar is now engaged with 1Advisory Sdn Bhd as an Executive Director in providing business advisory works. He has worked for S P Setia Project Management Sdn. Bhd., being a subsidiary of S P Setia Berhad (a company engaging in property development and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad), from October 2016 to February 2022. He holds the position of head of corporate affairs and is responsible for managing the corporate finance activities of the group. From February 2013 to August 2016, Mr. Puar worked for RHB Investment Bank Berhad, being a multinational investment bank and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, as a senior vice president and was responsible for corporate finance activities. From November 2003 to February 2013, Mr. Puar worked for Alliance Investment Bank Berhad, being an investment bank and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, and last held the position of senior vice president and head of capital market – equity execution and was responsible for corporate finance activities.

Mr. Puar has not been a director of any listed company in the last three years.

Mr. Chu Kheh Wee

Mr. Chu Kheh Wee was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on 19 February 2019 and is mainly responsible for providing independent judgement on our Group’s strategy, performance, resources and standard of conduct. Mr. Chu is a member of the audit and risk committee, the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of the Company.

Mr. Chu received a diploma in cost accounting from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1990. Mr. Chu was admitted as a registered accountant and a chartered accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants in December 1999 and June 2001, respectively, an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in August 1996 and a Chartered Global Management Accountant in May 2011.

Mr. Chu founded Executive Prosight Resources in February 2011 for the purpose of providing business and corporate advisory and employment services. From October 2007 to October 2008, Mr. Chu worked for D’Tiara Corp. Sdn. Bhd., being a company engaging in investment, development and sale of properties and resorts, as the chief financial officer and was responsible for the proposed listing application of such company on the Alternative Investment Market (currently known as AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Chu founded K W Chu Trading Services in April 2006 for the purpose of providing management, accounting and other consulting works concerning trade and business. From October 2004 to September 2007, Mr. Chu worked for Oil-Line Engineering and Associates Sdn. Bhd., being a subsidiary of OilCorp Berhad, as a senior manager and was responsible for advising on corporate finance matters of the aforesaid company. From May 2002 to September 2004, Mr. Chu worked for Tenaga Nazar (M) Sdn. Bhd., being an affiliated company of OilCorp Berhad (a company engaging in the provision of engineering, procurement, construction, technical and contract related services in Malaysia, the Middle East and the ASEAN countries), as a senior manager of corporate finance and was responsible for managing corporate finance matters of the aforesaid company. From November 2000 to May 2002, Mr. Chu worked for Worthy Builders Sdn. Bhd., being a civil engineering company, and last held the position of senior finance manager. From August 1999 to October 2000, Mr. Chu worked for Chase Perdana Berhad, being a company engaging in the provision of construction and civil engineering services, as a finance manager. From January 1997 to August 1999, Mr. Chu worked for Golden Plus Builders Sdn. Bhd., being a subsidiary of Golden Plus Holdings Berhad (a company engaging in property development and construction businesses in Malaysia and the PRC), as a finance manager. Mr. Chu was responsible for managing the financial affairs of Worthy Builders Sdn. Bhd., Chase Perdana Berhad and Golden Plus Builders Sdn. Bhd.

Since 31 December 2019, Mr. Chu has been appointed as executive director of SMRT Holdings Berhad, a Malaysian company listed on the Ace Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, Malaysia.