Announcements

Dato’ Wong, a Malaysian aged 63, is the founder and Managing Director of the Company. As our Managing Director, he is responsible for developing the overall strategic direction of our Group and has been instrumental in the growth of our Group. Prior to founding Manforce Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd., he used to work in wholesale poultry stall in Kluang, Johor since 1982, a family own business. In 1997, he then ventured into trading business of household items, consumer products and supply foreign labour.

In 2004, he founded Manforce Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. and he played the main role by growing the business into one-stop human capital services that specialize in providing consultation and management services for recruitment & employment of foreign worker. Dato’ Paul has since accumulated more than 20 years of experience in the human capital service industry.

He is actively involved in various associations. He is the honourable adviser of Hakka Association (Kluang Branch) and honourable adviser of Multi Mutual Charity Association (NGO) since 2012. He is also an active member for Vistage Malaysia from June 2015 and member for Negeri Sembilan Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the term 2016-2018. Currently, he has been appointed as the Director of Human Resources Department of the Negeri Sembilan Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Chin Kok Weng, a Malaysian, aged 54, was appointed to our Board on 18 September 2018 as Executive Director and on 17 July 2025, be re-designated as Finance Director. He started his career in 1997 when he joined Mok & Poon as an audit assistant upon his graduation with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (“ACCA”). He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountant (“MIA”) since 2002. He has 20 years of working experience in the field of audit assurance, corporate advisory, finance and accounting. In 2012, he joined Manforce Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. as the Personal Assistant to Managing Director involving the role of assisting the Managing Director in overall Group’s businesses and strategy. He is currently responsible for the Group’s overall financial strategy, including corporate finance, financial planning, risk management, investor relations and corporate communications.

Tengku Faizwa Binti Tengku Razif, a Malaysian, aged 46, was appointed as our Independent Non-Executive Chairperson on 18 September 2018. She graduated with a Bachelor of Management (Honours) in Marketing from the Universiti Sains Malaysia in August 2002. Her career started with her involvement with the organisation of the World Memory Championship 2003 in Kuala Lumpur. Thereafter, she continued to pursue her passion for mental literacy by founding and becoming an Executive Director of The Switch Sdn Bhd, a company specialising in training and consultation on personal development and human resource in January 2004 until September 2010. She is also the Founding President of Malaysia Young Female Entrepreneur Network, a non-government organisation registered in April 2012 under the Registrar of Youth Societies, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia that was established to encourage young Malaysian females to participate in entrepreneurship and business.

Datin Lim Gun Kiau, a Malaysian, aged 63, is our co-founder, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director and substantial shareholder. She was appointed to our Board on 18 September 2018. Upon completing her secondary education at SMK Sultan Abdul Jalil in Kluang, Johor in 1979, she started her career at Dato Wong’s family poultry wholesale business. She was responsible for the procurement and delivery of chickens. In 2004, she co-founded Manforce Resources (M) Sdn Bhd (“MRSB”) with her husband, Dato Wong. During that time, she was involved in the day-to-day operations of MRSB. In 2005, she retired from her involvement in MRSB and was re-designated as the Non-Executive Director of MRSB during the same year.

Tan Yiing Fung, a Malaysian, aged 38, was appointed as our Independent Non-Executive Director on 7 March 2025. Tan Yiing Fung began her career with Messrs. Teh & Lee as an Associate in year 2012. During her tenure at Messrs. Teh & Lee, her main areas of practice consist of corporate and commercial laws where she was engaged in equity and debt transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring takeovers as well as private debt securities, corporate loans and private funds transactions. She left Messrs. Teh & Lee in March 2021 and joined Messrs. CY Poon & CM Lim as a Partner. Currently, she is overseeing the business operations of the firm's branch office in Kuala Lumpur and her main areas of practice consists of corporate, conveyancing and banking specialising in equity and debt capital market and advising on setting up private equity funds.

Koh Eng Siong, a Malaysian, aged 72, is our Independent Non-Executive Director and was appointed to our Board on 15 July 2025. He began his career in 1976 as a Process Engineer at Toshiba Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd, where he gained valuable technical expertise. With over 40 years of experience in engineering, operations management, and business leadership, he has held key roles in various industries, including manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and business coaching. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics from Nanyang University, Singapore and a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering and Production Management from Cranfield University, England.

Mr. Koh held various leadership roles throughout his career. From 1993 to 1996, he was Group General Manager of Talam Transform Berhad, overseeing its manufacturing division. He later served as General Manager at Akoko Sdn Bhd in 1996.

In 2000, he joined Superlon Worldwide Sdn Bhd as General Manager, where he played a pivotal role in the company's business growth.

In 2008, he incorporated Kikomas Lighting Sdn Bhd and served as Chief Executive Officer until its dissolution in 2017. From 2012 to 2017, he worked as a Lead Auditor, conducting ISO audits and certification assessments across multiple industries. Since 2017 until 2024, he has been actively engaged as a Business Coach with Vistage Malaysia Sdn Bhd where he provided guidance and insights to entrepreneurs and senior executives in development of corporate strategy.

Lim Chai Har, a Malaysian, aged 47, is our Independent Non-Executive Director and was appointed to our Board on 15 July 2025. She is a member of the MIA since 2005, a Licensed Secretary registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia since 2009, and an Associate Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia since 2022. She began her career in 2001 with Ernst & Young as a Junior Auditor until she left the firm as Senior Manager in 2009. Throughout her tenure, she was involved in statutory audits and special purpose audits for both public listed and private companies across various Industries. In 2009, she continued her career as outsource accountant for Harshita Holdings Sdn Bhd, where she was involved in the financial reporting of a restaurant business. In 2012, Ms. Lim Chai Har founded MLC Corporate Services Sdn Bhd and served as director, where she provides outsourced accounting and corporate secretarial services. In 2017, she co-founded Comprox Advisory Sdn Bhd, where she is involved in the provision of outsourced accounting and secretarial services. In 2024, she became the director and shareholder of Sync Corporate Services Sdn Bhd, where she provides secretarial, business management, and consultancy services.