GUH conducts its business with due regard to ethical conduct and its responsibilities to the communities and environment in which it operates.
The Group incorporates responsible business practices and environmental considerations into its operations, with a focus on sustainable business practices.
GUH conducts its business with integrity and accountability, while maintaining responsible relationships with shareholders, customers, employees, business partners and the wider community.
Corporate responsibility extends across the workplace, marketplace, environment and community, supported by responsible conduct and ethical business practices.
Read our governance commitmentGUH manages the environmental impacts associated with its operations through responsible operating practices and continuous improvement in facilities and processes, with attention to energy efficiency, emissions, discharges and resource use.
See our initiatives belowThe Group promotes responsible use of resources through ongoing measures to improve efficiency and minimise waste across the workplace and its operations.
Initiatives are undertaken to promote awareness of environmental issues and responsible practices among employees and other stakeholders through ongoing communication and engagement.
The Board is committed to exercising its powers and acting bona fide in the best interest and benefit of all shareholders and stakeholders. The highest standard of corporate governance is practiced throughout GUH Holdings Berhad.
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Tan Sri Dato' Seri H'ng Bok San is the founder of GUH Circuit Industry (PG) Sdn. Bhd., the Chairman of GUH Holdings Berhad ("GUH") Group and the substantial shareholder of GUH. He was appointed to the Board of GUH on 6 January 1994. Tan Sri Dato' Seri H'ng also sits on the Board of Leader Energy Group Berhad, a public company and holds directorships in several other private limited companies.
An experienced and well-known entrepreneur who completed his high school examination before obtaining a Certificate in Business Administration and Accounting in Singapore, Tan Sri Dato' Seri H'ng began his career in various fields from marketing management, business administration to the setting up of businesses and manufacturing. Tan Sri Dato' Seri H'ng founded Leader Cable Industry Berhad in 1976 and implemented a restructuring and merger exercise between Leader Cable Industry Berhad and Universal Cable (M) Berhad and established Leader Universal Holdings Berhad as the holding company, which was formerly listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Throughout his career, Tan Sri Dato' Seri H'ng has been very much involved in the business entrepreneurship and he has gained extensive operational experience in the manufacturing as well as the corporate restructuring and merger exercise and many other fields including industry sectors. He has accumulated in-depth knowledge and recognition over the years.
Datuk Seri Kenneth H'ng Bak Tee has been appointed to the Board as the Chief Executive Officer/Group Managing Director of GUH since 1 September 2004. He is a member of the Share Grant Plan Committee of the Board. He serves as the Director in majority of the subsidiaries of GUH and several other private limited companies. In addition to his roles within the GUH Group, Datuk Seri Kenneth has been appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman of SBS Nexus Berhad, a public listed company.
He started his career with International Business Machines (IBM) in Kuala Lumpur and IBM in Asia South Pacific Area (ASPA) HQ in Hong Kong. He was also with Leader Universal Holdings Berhad for 16 years.
Datuk Seri Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics (Double Honours) in Computer Science and Combinatoric & Optimization and also holds a Master of Applied Science (Management Science) from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He is currently a Fellow Member of the Institute of Approved Company Secretaries, an Affiliate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a member of Registered Financial Planner.
Dato’ Harry H’ng Bak Seah was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director of GUH on 13 January 1994. He also holds directorships in several other local and overseas private limited companies.
Upon completing his high school education, he began his career in the operations and manufacturing of pewter and magnet wire. Subsequently, he ventured into the telecommunications and power cable business. He has held various positions from the Group Managing Director of Leader Universal Holdings Berhad since 1993 until the appointment as the Executive Vice Chairman from 1997 to 2005. Throughout his career, Dato’ Harry gained extensive experience which enhanced his knowledge in the manufacturing operations and diversified business environment over the years.
Datin Seri Jessica H’ng Hsieh Ling was appointed to the Board of GUH as a Non-Executive Director on 20 February 2001. She is a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Board. Datin Seri Jessica also serves on the Board of Leader Energy Group Berhad, a public company and holds directorships in several other private limited companies.
Datin Seri Jessica graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, USA with a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Accounting and she also obtained a Master of Science Degree, majoring in Taxation from Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA. Upon completing her tertiary education, Datin Seri Jessica started her career by holding various major key positions in multinational companies and gained extensive knowledge and experience in corporate finance and business management prior to joining Leader Universal Holdings Berhad.
Dato' Dr. Gan Kong Meng has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2015. He serves as the Chairman of Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and Share Grant Plan Committee. He is also a member of Audit Committee and Risk Management & Sustainability Committee. He was previously a Senior Vice President for corporate integrity/surveillance & security and Chairman for credit review and risk assessment/investor relations of a public listed company till 15 March 2020. Key responsibilities included implementing internal controls, working with relevant authorities and adopting important rules such as those relating to business relations and those relating to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Dato' Dr. Gan graduated from the University of Science, Malaysia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics & Mathematics, a Master of Social Science Degree in Anthropology/Sociology and he also obtained a PhD in Drug Research.
Dato' Dr. Gan served in the Royal Malaysia Police for more than 30 years before retiring in early January 2015. He was the OCPD of Georgetown, Penang, OCCI of Kuala Lumpur City and he also held various positions in the special branch, management as well as public order. Dato' Dr. Gan's vast experience will benefit the Group in reinforcing the security and risk management issues.
Save as aforesaid disclosed, Dato' Dr. Gan does not have any family relationship with and is not related with any Director and/or major shareholder of GUH nor has any personal interest in any business arrangement involving the Company. He does not possess any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, which includes having an interest in any competing business with the Group.
Ms. Phoon Yee Min has been appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of GUH on 30 May 2022. She serves as the Chairlady of Audit Committee and Risk Management & Sustainability Committee and a member of Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and Share Grant Plan Committee of the Board. Presently, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Mi Technovation Berhad, L&P Global Berhad and Coraza Integrated Technology Berhad.
Ms. Phoon graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a Bachelor of Accounting Degree. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIAM). She is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Ms. Phoon is familiar with financial reporting standards and has extensive experience in providing internal audit, risk management and process improvement engagements to clients in various industries in Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Cambodia through her career in an international audit firm in the past.
She is currently an Executive Director of YNC Business Consulting Sdn Bhd, a consulting company that provides management consultancy services including sustainability reporting, outsource internal audit, enterprise risk management, corporate governance and compliance services.
Save as aforesaid disclosed, Ms. Phoon continues to meet the independence criteria under the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance. She does not have any family relationship with and is not related with any Director and/or major shareholder of GUH nor has any personal interest in any business arrangement involving the Company. She does not possess any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, which includes having an interest in any competing business with the Group.
Mr. Teng Chang Yeow has been appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director of GUH on 30 May 2022. He serves as a member of Audit Committee, Risk Management & Sustainability Committee and Nomination Committee of the Board. Mr. Teng also sits on the Board of several local private limited companies.
Mr. Teng graduated from the Universiti Sains Malaysia with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree. He was a State Executive Councillor (EXCO) from 2004-2008 holding the portfolio of Tourism Development and Environment. He served as the Chairman of Nominating Committee, member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee of GCCP Resources Ltd.
Save as aforesaid disclosed, Mr. Teng continues to meet the independence criteria under the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance. He does not have any family relationship with and is not related with any Director and/or major shareholder of GUH nor has any personal interest in any business arrangement involving the Company. He does not possess any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, which includes having an interest in any competing business with the Group.
The Board Charter sets out the Board’s role, responsibilities and approach to governance, providing a framework for effective oversight and decision-making.
The governance framework comprises policies and documents that set out the principles, standards and practices that guide the Group’s business and decision-making.
Further details of the Group’s governance framework and policies are set out in the Corporate Governance Statement and Annual Report.
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