Tun Arifin bin Zakaria

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Tun Arifin has a long and highly distinguished career in the legal sector, most recently holding the post of Chief Justice of Malaysia from 2011 to April 2017, when he retired from office. Graduating with LLB (Hons) from the University of Sheffield, UK in 1974 and LLM from the University of College, London in 1979, he was called to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1979.

His distinguished legal career began when he joined the Malaysian Judicial and Legal Service, before being posted as Federal Counsel in the Advisory Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers and later as Magistrate, Session Court Judge and Senior Assistant Registrar.

Dato’ Jaganath Derek Steven Sabapathy

Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman

Dato’ Jaganath Derek Steven Sabapathy (Dato” Jagan) joined KPMG Peat Marwick as a Manager in 1984, and peaked towards holding the position as Managing Director for Prime Utilities Berhad and Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s privatised national wastewater utility. He served both companies until his retirement in 2013.

Dato Jagan, who was appointed Non Independent and Non Executive Director of the Microlink Solutions Berhad on October 20, 2017, is currently the Founder and Chief Executive Officer/Director of Tribeca Real Estate Asset Management Sdn Bhd, a niche property development company.

Monteiro Gerard Clair

Executive Director

A serial entrepreneur with a passion for all things automotive, Gerard began his career in 1992 as a sales agent for Riken Auto Sdn Bhd, quickly rising to the position of Director. In 1998, he left Riken Auto and set up Optima Auto which he ran until 2005.

Since then, Gerard has ventured into the property industry and various other investments including Red Zone Development Sdn Bhd, an investment holding company. He currently serves as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Microlink Solutions Berhad. He is also a Director at Red Zone and of various other private companies, including property development firm Montprimo Sdn Bhd where he is Executive Vice Chairman.

Tai Keat Chai

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Tai brings many years of experience and insight through his work at prestigious firms. joined Alliance Investment Bank Berhad where he worked in corporate finance for seven years before venturing into stock-broking, working with SJ Securities Sdn Bhd, AA Anthony Securities Sdn Bhd and Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.

He is currently a Director of Microlink Solutions Berhad, Chuan Huat Resources Berhad, Cuscapi Berhad,SILK Holdings Berhad, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad and several other unlisted companies. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

Martin Chu Leong Meng

Independent Non-Executive Director

Martin Chu Leong Meng has been Independent Non-Executive Director of Microlink Solutions Berhad since January 6, 2014.

He holds Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College, University of London in 1981 and Master of Science in Management Science from Imperial College, University of London in 1986. He has worked with ECM Libra Investment Bank Bhd, Asiasons WFG Ltd, EON Bank Bhd, Oriental Bank Bhd, The Mitsubishi Bank Ltd and Schlumberger Offshore Services Ltd, Holland & UK.

DATO’ SRI CHEE HONG LEONG, JP

Independent Non-Executive Director

Dato’ Sri Chee Hong Leong, JP, began his career in 1990 coordinating the development in corporate and annual strategic plans for Leisure Holidays Group of Companies.

From 1992 to 1998, Dato’ Sri Chee ventured into various businesses in the property development sector becoming CEO of Canary Homes Sdn Bhd and Canary Infoport Sdn Bhd.

He subsequently joined Tanco Resort Berhad where, from 1998 to 2002, he held various positions from General Manager to Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer. In March 2003, he joined SYF Resources Bhd, a furniture, boards and property development firm, initially as a member of the Board of Directors and was subsequently appointed as Executive Director in 2011.

Dato’ Sri Chee has also served as Independent Director on the Boards of various organisations in the Palm Oil, Timber and Building Materials business as well as the Education and Healthcare sectors.

He was appointed to the Microlink Board on 15 February 2021.

DATO’ SERI MOHD KHAIRI BIN DATO’ MAT JAHYA

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Dato Seri’ Mohd Khairi bin Dato’ Mat Jahya is an experienced entrepreneur and seasoned businessman in various industries, including IT services, import/export, property development, and travel and insurance services.  In 2011, he founded MKM Ticketing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd handling Umrah and Hajj arrangements and becoming the Tabung Haji operator for Hajj (Pengelola Jemaah Haji Tabung Haji), as well as providing inbound and outbound travel services.

Since 2016, he has served as Executive Director of Prima ArenaNiaga Sdn Bhd, providing Core System Services to Banking & Government Agencies, as well as Storage & Cloud Computing and Computer Networking services. Since 2015, he has also served as Director of MKM Solutions Sdn Bhd, a consultancy for implementation of XBRL and ERP systems for Government Agencies.

In 2015, he founded the Al-Khairi Group Berhad and serves as CEO, setting up joint ventures with other development companies for new housing projects and acquire land banks for future development projects.

He was appointed to the Microlink Board on 15 February 2021.

Mah Xian-Zhen

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Xian-Zhen is an independent and broad-minded thinker with a strong commitment to problem-solving. One of her guiding principles in business is to invest in the right people for the job and give them the opportunity to excel. With an incisive intellect and decisive, no-nonsense approach, her ability to inspire others around her is a key asset. She is passionate about a range of issues, including the future direction of the country and the right to education and well-being for all.

In October 2009, she left the legal profession to join the OMESTI Group as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Less than two years later, in 2011, she was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director. She is closely involved in mapping the new strategic direction of the organisation.