DATUK HAJI HANIFAH BIN NOORDIN
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Board Committees Membership(s)
Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee
Male, Malaysian, Age 73
Date of Appointment
22 August 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Datuk Haji Hanifah graduated from University Malaya with an Honours Degree in Economics and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant in 1976. He was a practising accountant for more than 20 years and was the Chairman and Managing Partner of Ernst & Whinney/ Ernst & Young for 9 years. He also served as the President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”) in 1987 and led the Institute for 13 years until 2000.
Datuk Haji Hanifah is the Founder of NexG Berhad (“NexG”) (formerly known as Datasonic Group Berhad). He served as the first Managing Director of NexG until his retirement on 31 January 2020.
Datuk Haji Hanifah returned to NexG on 14 September 2022 as the Deputy Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and was later redesignated to Executive Chairman on 29 September 2022. On 26 July 2023, Datuk Haji Hanifah had offered himself to be redesignated from Executive Chairman to Executive Deputy Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer in order for YM Tengku Dato’ Seri Abu Bakar Ahmad to assume the Executive Chairmanship on the same day. Subsequently, Datuk Haji Hanifah retired on 29 February 2024.
Datuk Haji Hanifah rejoined NexG on 22 August 2024 as the Executive Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and was subsequently redesignated to Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on 12 February 2025.
Previously, he had also served on the boards of several public listed companies, government-linked companies and government committees.
He does not hold any directorship in other public companies and listed companies.
TAN SRI DATO’ SERI MOHD KHAIRUL ADIB BIN ABD RAHMAN
BIN ABD RAHMAN Executive Deputy Chairman
Board Committees Membership(s)
None
Male, Malaysian, Age 63
Date of Appointment
22 November 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khairul Adib graduated with a Bachelor Science with Honours Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara. He also holds a Masters in Public Policy from Saitama University, Japan under Japanese Government Scholarship.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khairul Adib last served as the Director-General of Public Service Department from 1 October 2019 to 16 January 2022. Prior to that, he was the Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Transports (“MOT”) from August 2017 before he was promoted to Secretary-General of the MOT in January 2019.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khairul Adib served the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development, Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (“MOSTE”), Embassy of Malaysia in Japan and the High Commission of Malaysia in London. Upon his return, he served at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (“MOSTI”) followed by the Ministry of Education (“MOE”).
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khairul Adib also served in various Boards including the Employee Provident Fund, Inland Revenue Board, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), Malaysian Aviation Commission, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn. Bhd., Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd., MyHSR Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, Bintulu Port Authority, Port Klang Authority, Johor Port Authority, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn. Bhd., Railway Assets Corporation, Northern Gateway Sdn. Bhd., Razak School of Government, Bukit Kayu Hitam Development Sdn. Bhd., Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia and Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khairul Adib was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of NexG Berhad on 22 November 2024 and subsequently he was redesignated to Executive Deputy Chairman on 28 March 2025.
He also sits on the Board of Directors of Westports Holdings Berhad as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
DATUK AB.HAMID BIN MOHAMAD HANIPAH
Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee
Sustainability Committee
Male, Malaysian, Age 71
Date of Appointment
22 August 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Datuk Ab.Hamid began his career as a government security officer in the year 1978 and left the civil service as Deputy Director General of Chief Government Security Office (“CGSO”), Prime Minister’s Department in April 2014.
He attended several management and security courses at Royal Institute of Public Administration (“RIPA”) in London, INTAN Kuala Lumpur and special branch school. He has obtained Professional Diploma in Corporate Anti-Corruption Management from London Examination Board.
He has contributed vastly in the development of Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) Security Policy and protective security covering training, directives of ICT Security and formulating manual Malaysian Public Sector Management of Information and Communication Technology Handbook (“MyMis”). He headed the security team during planning and construction of government complexes in Putrajaya.
He sits on the board of several subsidiary companies of the Group. He is also a Director of Safe Shield Security Sdn Bhd.
He does not hold any directorship in other public companies and listed companies.
PUAN HAJAH ERNA BT ISMAIL
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Board Committees Membership(s)
Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee
Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee
Female, Malaysian, Age 47
Date of Appointment
9 October 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Puan Hajah Erna bt Ismail brings over 21 years of comprehensive experience in financial management, commercial operations and strategic planning. Her expertise spans goal-setting, business focus and formulating competitive strategies, understanding of business trends and impact on financial performance. She began her professional journey in financial operations and asset management before progressing into a variety of leadership roles. Prior to joining NexG Berhad, she held the position of Financial Controller at Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd, a pioneer in the development of paperless, electronic Customs services in Malaysia.
Puan Hajah Erna has played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency, generating tax savings and driving cost reductions. Additionally, she has led cross-functional initiatives centered on optimizing cost control and improving margin management.
She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration (Hons.) Finance and a Diploma in Banking Studies, both from Universiti Teknologi MARA, which have provided her with a strong academic foundation for her contributions in the financial and corporate sectors.
She sits on the board of several subsidiary companies of the Group.
She also sits on the board of MMAG Holdings Berhad as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.
DATUK PUVANESAN A/L SUBENTHIRAN
Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Sustainability Committee
Male, Malaysian, Age 49
Date of Appointment
r# 12 November 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Datuk Puvanesan graduated from London South Bank University, United Kingdom with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.
Datuk Puvanesan is one of the founding members of Privasia Technlogy Berhad (“Privasia”) and was appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Privasia Group.
Datuk Puvanesan was a senior in the Business Advisory and Assurance Department of BDO Simpsons Xavier in Ireland. Upon his return to Malaysia, Datuk Puvanesan held the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Makmal Jaya Group.
Currently, Datuk Puvanesan is the Group Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director of Privasia Technology Berhad, a public company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and he holds directorships in a number of private limited companies incorporated in Malaysia.
DATO’ IBRAHIM BIN ABDULLAH
Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Audit and Risk Management Committee
Male, Malaysian, Age 68
Date of Appointment
5 February 2020
Length of Service
5 years
Date of Last Re-election
2 August 2023
Dato’ Ibrahim graduated from National University of Malaysia (“UKM”) in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts (Geography).
He had joined the Public Service as an Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs in December 1981 and has since held various positions at the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Prime Minister Department, Jakim, Langkawi District, Immigration Department of Malaysia and the last position was the Deputy Director General of Immigration Department until June 2017.
He does not hold any directorship in other public companies and listed companies.
DATUK ZAINAL ABIDIN BIN ABU HASSAN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Chairman of the Employees’ Share Option Scheme Committee
Male, Malaysian, Age 63
Date of Appointment
12 November 2024
Length of Service
<1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Datuk Zainal Abidin graduated with a Master of Public Administration from University of New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Datuk Zainal Abidin has had a distinguished career in public service and has held several prominent positions, including Secretary General in various ministries. His most recent role was served as Secretary General of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation from October 2021 to August 2022. Before that, he served as Secretary General of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government from March 2020 to October 2021.
During his tenure as Secretary General, Datuk Zainal Abidin made significant contributions to national policies and development initiatives. He also held the position of Deputy Secretary General (Security) at the Ministry of Home Affairs from March 2019 to March 2020 and as Deputy Secretary General (Finance & Development) in the Prime Minister’s Department from June 2016 to March 2019.
His leadership roles extend to Senior Division Secretary (Management) at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Deputy Director General at the National Civics Bureau, and Division Secretary at the Inspectorate Division of the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government. In the Ministry of Higher Education, he held key positions, including Division Secretary of the Human Resource Management and Scholarship Divisions.
Datuk Zainal Abidin has been actively involved in governance, serving on the boards of MIMOS Berhad, MRANTI, Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn Bhd, CIDB, MAVCAP, MIGHT, SKMM, and PKNS. His dedication to public service has been recognised with awards such as the Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (P.M.W) and the Honorary Medal from the Fire Department.
Datuk Zainal Abidin is a Trustee at Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia (“YIM”).
DATO’ CHE NAZLI BINTI JAAPAR
Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Audit and Risk Management Committee
Female, Malaysian, Age 61
Date of Appointment
14 January 2025
Length of Service
< 1 year
Date of Last Re-election
Not Applicable
Dato’ Che Nazli holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from University of Tulsa, U.S.A. and a Diploma in Public Management from National Institute of Public Administration, Malaysia.
Dato’ Che Nazli had recently retired as the Undersecretary of the Tax Division at the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”), holding the position since February 2021. Prior to that, she was the Chief Operating Officer in SME Corporation Malaysia, Director of Human Resource Management Division at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and Chief Administration Officer at the the National Palace.
Dato’ Che Nazli has wide international exposure on Implementation of e-Invoicing: Mexico Experience (Mexico Tax Office), Tax Modelling (Australian Tax Office), Economic Policy Design (MOF Japan), Leadership and Strategic Change (University of Cambridge, UK), Innovation & Productivity in Public Administration (Switzerland), Leadership Development Program (London). She also actively involved in the Tax Conferences and Seminars organised by Inland Revenue Board, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (“CTIM”), EY, KPMG and PWC as a speaker, panelist and moderator.
Dato’ Che Nazli has played a key role as lead negotiator for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (“DTAA”) between Malaysia and Georgia, Russia and Maldives. Besides, she is also involved in negotiation for Mutual Agreement Procedure (“MAP”), Advance Pricing Arrangement (“APA”) and Bilateral Advance Pricing Arrangement (“BAPA”) with Canada, Japan, Korea, Denmark and Netherlands.
Dato’ Che Nazli currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MMAG Holdings Berhad, Jati Tinggi Group Berhad, a public company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures Limited, a public listed company in Hong Kong.
MICHELLE YONG VOON SZE
Independent Non-Executive Director
Board Committees Membership(s)
Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Female, Malaysian, Age 48
Date of Appointment
2 August 2023
Length of Service
> 1 year
Date of Last Re-election
31 July 2024
Ms Michelle Yong graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Accounting (United Kingdom). She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”), member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“MIA”), the ASEAN CPA and the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia. She was a member of the ACCA’s Public Practice Committee since 2015 till 2000. She sits on the Board of Nexia International Asia Pacific region since 2023.
She has been in the accountancy profession for more than 20 years. She started her career with Baker Tilly and subsequently with PricewaterhouseCoopers before joining Nexia SSY in 2008. She is experienced in the audit of companies representing a major cross-section of the various industries and sectors and is involved in Initial Public Offerings exercises, Due Diligence reviews as well as Securities Commission - appointed investigative audits.
She is an approved auditor with license granted by the Ministry of Finance. She is also registered with the Audit Oversight Board of Malaysia and the Labuan Financial Services Authority, to audit public interest entities and companies incorporated in Labuan, respectively.
She does not hold any directorship in other public companies and listed companies.