Board of Directors

Leadership

Board of Directors

Sealink International Berhad prides itself on a robust leadership team that drives the company’s vision and mission in the marine industry. Our leaders bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that Sealink remains a competitive and innovative player in the market.

The leadership team at Sealink International Berhad is committed to steering the company towards achieving its vision of being a leading integrated service provider in the marine industry. Their diverse backgrounds and collective expertise ensure that Sealink continues to thrive in a competitive landscape while upholding its core values of quality, integrity, and sustainability.

Wong Chie Bin

Male, Chairman, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment : 20 May 2008
Date of Re-designation as Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman : 28 February 2023
Board Meeting Attendance in FY 2023 : 5/5

Board Committees Membership (s):

Nil

Other Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuer :

Nil

Academic/professional qualification/membership (s) :

Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New
Zealand
Fellow member of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Bachelor Degree in Commerce, University of Otago,
New Zealand

Experience :

Senior Partner, Crowe Malaysia PLT
Over 43 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, taxation and management consultancy services

Yong Kiam Sam

Male, Chief Executive Officer cum Managing Director, Non-Independent Executive Director

Date of Appointment : 28 December 2007
Board Meeting Attendance in FY 2023: 5/5

Board Committees Membership (s):

Chairman of Risk Management Committee
Chairman of Sustainability Committee

Other Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuer :

Nil

Academic/professional qualification/membership (s) :

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, Australia
Master of Business Administration, London Business
School, United Kingdom

Experience :

Director of all the subsidiaries of Sealink International
Berhad
Senior consultant with Ernst & Young Consultants,
Singapore
Accounts Executive in Lambir Myanmar Investments
Ltd, Myanmar

Family Relationships :

Son of Mr Yong Foh Choi (a substantial shareholder of the Company)

Eric Khoo Chuan Syn @ Khoo Chuan Syn

Male, Independent Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment : 20 May 2008
Date of Re-designation as Independent Non-Executive Director : 21 May 2014
Board Meeting Attendance in FY 2023: 5/5

Board Committees Membership (s):

Chairman of Nominating Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Member of Audit Committee
Member of Risk Management Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Other Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuer :

Nil

Academic/professional qualification/membership (s) :

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons, University of Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Barrister-at-Law, Gray’s Inn, London, England (1979)

Experience :

Practising Advocate and Solicitor, Khoo & Co (1982 – present)
Magistrate, Judicial Department (1979 – 1982)

Toh Kian Sing

Male, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment : 23 May 2008
Date of Re-designation as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director : 28 February 2023
Board Meeting Attendance in FY 2023: 4/5

Board Committees Membership (s):

Chairman of Remuneration Committee
Member of Audit Committee
Member of Nominating Committee

Other Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuer :

Nil

Academic/professional qualification/membership (s) :

Bachelor of Law, National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Civil Law, University of Oxford

Experience :

He has vast experience as a shipping litigation and arbitration lawyer, specialising in charterparty, bills of lading, ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding and marine insurance disputes. He also handles commodity trading (particularly oil and minerals) and letters of credit disputes.
He is a practising advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
He was appointed a Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore in January 2007.
He is an arbitrator listed in the panel of arbitrators of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, China Maritime Arbitration Commission, Shanghai International Arbitration Centre, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, London Court of International Arbitration, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre, Pacific International Arbitration Center (Vietnam), Member of the South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.

Yong Nyet Yun

Female, Independent Non-Executive Director

Date of Appointment : 1 June 2022
Board Meeting Attendance in FY 2023: 4/5

Board Committees Membership (s):

Chairman of Audit Committee
Member of Nominating Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Member of Risk Management Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Other Directorships in Public Companies and Listed Issuer :

Issuer: Shin Yang Shipping Corporation Berhad

Academic/professional qualification/membership (s) :

Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants
Member of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
Fellow of CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales, Australia

Experience :

Ernst & Young (EY) Malaysia (1984)
Partner, Ernst & Young (EY) Malaysia (2005-2019)
Extensive experience in assurance, taxation and corporate finance services for listed and private companies in a wide spectrum of industries.

Ship Ownership and Chartering

Ship Building

Maintenance & Repair

Bollard Pull Services