Boards of Directors

Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 18 May 2001

Education & Qualification

• Master of Philosophy (Civil Engineering), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, 1990.
• Registered Chartered Engineer with the United Kingdom’s Engineering Council, 1987.
• Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom, 1985.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 1985.
• Member of the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), 1984.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), University of Malaya, Malaysia, 1979.

Skills & Experience

Dato’ Sri Ir Chong Ket Pen is the founder of Protasco Berhad Group of Companies.

He is a road pavement specialist with extensive experience in the evaluation, design, construction and maintenance of roads and pavements.

Upon graduating from the University of Malaya in 1979, he joined the Public Works Department of Kelantan (JKR Kelantan) as a Road Design Engineer.

He was promoted to Project Engineer where he supervised the construction of roads and bridges in southern Kelantan.

Equipped with invaluable design and site experience in roads and bridges, he was transferred to the Design and Research Branch of the JKR Headquarters, to became a Senior Research Engineer.

He pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham while carrying out research works in the field of pavement engineering, and was conferred a Master of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) degree in 1990.

In 1991, he left the public sector to establish engineering consultancy and construction companies that ultimately become the foundation of Protasco Berhad.

Dato’ Sri Ir Chong Ket Pen was appointed the Executive Chairman of Protasco Berhad on 1 January 2020.

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

Dato’ Sri is currently the President of the Federal Hopo Association of Malaysia, President of KL-Selangor Hopo Association, Chairman of the Malaysia Hopo Cultural Foundation, and the Deputy President of the KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 1 January 2020

Board Committee

• A member of the Board Risk Management Committee

Education & Qualification

• Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 2010.
• Corporate Member, Institute of Engineering, Malaysia (IEM), 2010.
• Master of Engineering Science, University of Melbourne, Australia, 2005
• A member of the Institute of Engineers, Australia, 2004.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003.

Skills & Experience

Dato’ Kenny Chong Ther Nen serves as the Group Managing Director of Protasco Berhad, assuming the role in January 2020.

Upon graduating with a Masters in Engineering in 2005, Dato’ Kenny Chong was employed by VicRoads Australia as a Senior Pavement Engineer in Technical Consulting until 2008.

During his tenure there, he gained invaluable insights into road pavement design and supervision. Notably, he was the principal engineer in the development of a condition assessment module for major freeways in Victoria.

Upon returning to Malaysia, he joined Kumpulan Ikram Sdn Bhd’s Infrastructure Research & Development Centre (IRDC) as a Senior Engineer. He actively contributed to geotechnical and pavement design works and various research efforts.

He was promoted to Director at Ikram Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Green Technology (ICSG), where he championed the organisation’s green technology initiatives, implemented sustainability best practices such as the 3R principles, championed energy conservation measures, and established a recycling collection center, in De Centrum City

In 2012, Dato’ Kenny Chong transitioned to Protasco Berhad, assuming the role of Special Assistant to the Group Managing Director where he played a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and facilitating the company’s business expansion efforts.

He was appointed Executive Director for International Business & Property Development Division in 2013; and in 2014, he was promoted to Managing Director of Protasco Berhad’s Property & Infrastructure Division. During his tenure, the division achieved significant milestones, securing numerous Government housing projects, including the prestigious Projek Perumahan Penjawat Awam, valued at nearly RM1 billion.

Prior to his appointment as the Group Managing Director of Protasco Berhad, he was the Managing Director overseeing Protasco’s Construction; Property; Trading & Manufacturing divisions, Corporate Security; and Special Projects departments, demonstrating his versatility and ability to manage diverse business operations effectively.

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

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Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 16 December 2014

Board Committee

• Chairman of the Audit Committee

Education & Qualification

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Pass with Merit), University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 2020.
• Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, Australia, 2005.
• Fellow of CPA Australia, 2002.
• Chartered Accountant (Malaysia) with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants, 1989.
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Australian National University, 1986.
• Bachelor of Economics (with specialisation in Accounting), Australian National University, 1985.

Skills & Experience

Suhaimi Bin Badrul Jamil is a highly accomplished and experienced leader with corporate expertise across multifaceted domains such as transformation, value management, restructuring, finance, risk management, turnaround management, cross-border investments, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic management.

He began his career in an international chartered accounting firm’s audit and financial consulting department. He then transitioned to the corporate sector, where he held a series of senior positions, including Group Financial Controller, Group General Manager, and Group Executive Director, in a Malaysian conglomerate with diversified business interests that include property development, transportation, insurance and banking, plantation, construction, manufacturing and investment holdings.

Suhaimi’s experience extends to board directorships in public listed companies and licensed financial institutions, where he contributed significantly to their growth and success. He served as Chairman of the Board for MEMS Technology Berhad and held directorship positions in Petra Energy Berhad, Credit Corporation (M) Berhad, MIMB Investment Bank Berhad, Gadek Capital Berhad, SPK-Sentosa Corporation Berhad, Intrakota Consolidated Berhad, eB Capital Berhad, and SJ Kumpulan Berhad. In addition, he served as an Executive Director with Ferrier Hodgson MH and Baker Tilly MH.

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

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Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 1 January 2018.

Board Committee

• A member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Education & Qualification

• Diploma in Nutritional Medicine, School of Complementary and Traditional Medicine, affiliated with University College Yayasan, 2023.
• Professional Certificate in Nutritional Medicine, School of Complementary and Traditional Medicine, affiliated with University College Yayasan Pahang, 2021.
• Degree in Mass Communications, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 1991.

Skills & Experience

Tham Wei Mei has over 30 years of experience in the fields of mass media, communications, journalism, marketing, publishing and public relations garnered through a distinguished career both domestically and internationally.

Her journey commenced in Jakarta before she embarked on a pivotal role in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where she was a journalist and the Assistant Bureau Chief for The Cambodia Times, a reputable publication published in both English and Khmer languages. During her tenure in Cambodia, Tham was also a principal writer for a United Nations newsletter, The Peacekeeper.

She returned to Malaysia to serve in a US telco services company with clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Subsequently, Tham established Alpha Platform Sdn Bhd, a public relations consultancy where she served GLCs, MNCs and Government agencies, working on national issues, crisis, lobbying, mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate exercise. She is also actively involved in social media campaigns

Beyond her professional achievements, Tham distinguishes herself as a qualified nutritional therapist and a member of the Association of Nutritional Medicine Practitioners, Malaysia, underscoring her commitment to holistic well-being and her dedication to contributing positively to society.

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

Tham Wei Mei is a Director of Lay Hong Berhad since 31 May 2023 and CPE Technology Berhad since 17 July 2023, where she sits on the Audit, Nomination, Remuneration Committees and Nomination & Remuneration Committee respectively

Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 1 January 2020.

Board Committee

• Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee
• A member of the Audit Committee
• A member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting), RMIT Melbourne Australia, 1993

Skills & Experience

Celine Chan Hooi Li has more than 25 years of experience in senior positions in both global and local companies. Her last position was as Managing Director of Webhelp APAC. She was also the CEO of one of the largest share registrar companies in Malaysia in 2013. Prior to that, she held the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director posts at TMF Group Malaysia.

Celine started her career as an auditor in one of the major accounting firms before moving to a start-up company specialising in records management and growing it into a leading player in Malaysia.

With over 20 years of Senior Management experience spanning logistics, IT & business process outsourcing, and capital markets, Celine possesses a diverse skill set. Her expertise encompasses growth and strategic planning, organisational restructuring, risk management & internal controls, corporate governance, people management, and regulatory compliance with Bursa rules and regulations, among others.

Celine is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors of Malaysia (ICDM) and also is the Deputy President of Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM).

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

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Term of Office

• Director of Protasco Berhad since 1 January 2025.

Board Committee

• A Member of the Audit Committee
• A Member of Board Risk Management Committee
• A Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Education & Qualification

• Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants
• Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree from University of Malaya in 1991

Skills & Experience

Upon graduation, Khoo Chen Nan joined Ernst & Young, a global audit firm, and worked there until 1993. There he gained extensive experience in auditing a wide range of industries, acquisition audits and other specialised assignments. He then joined the Berjaya Group Berhad’s Group Investment division, where he was involved in various corporate finance exercises.

In 1995, he returned to the field of auditing and is currently practicing as an auditor with CN Khoo & Associates.

He was an Independent Non-Executive Director of ES Ceramics Technology Berhad, a listed company involved in manufacturing of ceramic formers and ready-mix concrete from 2005 to 2023 and LBI Capital Bhd, a listed company involved in property investment and property development from 2012 to 2024.

Other Public Company Directorship & Offices

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