As part of Mah Sing’s corporate strategy, sustainability is firmly established at Board level. Meanwhile, sustainability management comes under the purview of the Risk and Sustainability Management Committee, comprising representatives from all business units. It is headed by Datuk Ho Hon Sang who oversees the Group’s continued commitment in the areas of environment, social, and governance (ESG). The committee updates the Board on the Group’s sustainability management performance, key material issues identified by stakeholders and planned follow-up measures. The following governance structure has been introduced for the effective monitoring and execution of sustainability initiatives in the organisation.
NATIONALITY: Malaysian
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 1 August 2023
ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S)
Admiral (R) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abu Bakar Bin Abdul Jamal was the 10th Chief and the first four-star Admiral of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Admiral (R) Tan Sri Abu Bakar served the Royal Malaysian Navy for almost 40 years both at the staff and command levels culminating in the highest office of The Chief of Navy from 1998 to 2002.
Admiral (R) Tan Sri Abu Bakar was the former Chairman of Affin Fund Management Berhad and also the former Chairman of several companies covering diverse industries post his retirement including naval and marine, property development, construction and automative. He was also a former Board member of Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Armed Forces Fund Board).
In recognition of his services not only to Malaysia but also towards promoting international and regional understanding and peace, Admiral (R) Tan Sri Abu Bakar was bestowed the Panglima Setia Mahkota award carrying the title Tan Sri. In addition, he also received international recognition in the form of the following awards:
There is no family relationship between him and any director and/or major shareholder of the Company.