Board of Directors

Dato’ Sri Zaini Bin Jass started his career in the Royal Malaysia Police since 1984 and has been in public service since 1985 until his retirement in the year 2023. Below are the list of his position held in service:

1. 1985 — Pegawai Penyiasat, Kelantan
2. 1986–1988 — Penyelia Operasi Komputer, Bukit Aman
3. 1988–1991 — Insp. Tatatertib, Bukit Aman
4. 1992–1994 — PT E2/A1, IPK Kuala Lumpur
5. 1994–1998 — Pensyarah Undang Undang, PULAPOL, Kuala Lumpur
6. 1999–2000 — ASP Tadbir / Rekod, Bukit Aman
7. 2022 — ASP Latihan Jabatan Pengurusan, Bukit Aman
8. 2003–2005 — DSP Latihan Jabatan Pengurusan, Bukit Aman
9. 2005–2011 — Ketua Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersil, IPK Pahang
10. 2011 — Pen. Pengarah Pentadbiran / Kerjasama Antarabangsa JSJK, Bukit Aman
11. 2011–2015 — KPP (Perancangan dan Pembangunan Dasar Strategik) JSJK, Bukit Aman
12. 2015–2016 — KPP (Perancangan dan Pembangunan Dasar Strategik) Jabatan Pengurusan, Bukit Aman
13. 2016–2018 — Timbalan Pengarah Pengurusan (Pentadbiran), Bukit Aman
14. 2018–2020 — Timbalan Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Kontinjen Sabah
15. 2020 — Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Kontinjen Sabah
16. 2020–2021 — CP Pentadbiran Jabatan Pengurusan, Bukit Aman
17. 2021 – March 2023 — Pengarah Pengurusan, Bukit Aman

Mr. Ku graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) from Multimedia University and is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Mr. Ku began his professional career in auditing, working with several audit firms before joining Grant Thornton Malaysia as an Audit Senior Manager in 2017. During his time in audit, he gained extensive experience in audit, assurance, and business advisory related fields, serving a diverse portfolio of local and international clients across various industries including property development, construction, manufacturing, trading, poultry, agriculture, aquaculture, service providers, software trading and real estate. He subsequently held key financial and senior management roles, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial projections, and internal control policies, prior to his current appointments.

Presently, he also serves as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad and Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer of Globetronics Technology Berhad.

Mr. Oh is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in banking, insurance, and financial services. As Managing Director of Optimum Credit Sdn Bhd, he leads the company’s strategic direction, oversees lending operations, and drives sustainable growth in line with organizational goals. His career includes senior roles at Hong Leong Assurance, Prudential Life, Great Eastern Life, Tokio Marine Life, and UOB Bank, where he built extensive expertise in bancassurance, training and development, business development, and credit management.

Mr Yak has held diverse roles in audit, tax, finance, and management over the past two decades. As the Chief Financial Officer of Felement Sdn Bhd since February 2025, he currently oversees the company’s financial operations and formulates financial strategies and financial plan. As a Director at BT & CO since July 2020, he provides strategic oversight in reviewing client financial statements and offers comprehensive accounting and business advisory services to enhance company financial performance, particularly focusing on tax planning for small and medium companies.

During his tenure as the Branch Manager at GC PLT, he oversaw statutory audits and tax compliance for small and medium companies, while also managing branch operations and engaging with clients. In his previous positions at Lew Lee & Co., he served as an audit manager, ensuring statutory compliance and efficient branch operations.

Earlier, as tax director at Touch Stone Tax Services Sdn Bhd, he managed income tax submissions and provided valuable tax planning guidance. Prior to his roles in tax and audit, he held significant finance positions at Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and RHB Bank Berhad, where he contributed to financial oversight, and analysis.

Mr. Wong Liang Huat (Derrick Wong) has over 20 years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, specialising in commercial operations, international trade and business development. He has played a key role in driving business growth and managing cross-border operations across multiple markets. He was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of APB Resources Berhad on 19 December 2025. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. He holds a degree in Multimedia Design from Coventry University.

Dr Dang Nguk Ling (“Dr. Dang”) has over a decade of experience in environmental and laboratory science, scientific research, regulatory affairs, and corporate strategy. Early in her career as a Graduate Research Assistant at the International Medical University, she contributed to the commercialization of the institution’s analytical laboratory services.

She conducted heavy metals analysis and assisted the lab in achieving its ISO 17025 accreditation. Her commitment to scientific research was further recognized in 2016 when she was awarded the prestigious Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan Fellowship, collaborating with leading scientists at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and contributed to ecological and environmental research.

In the corporate sector, Dr. Dang brings practical experience navigating both local and international regulatory frameworks. At SRAS Berhad, serving as a Lab Scientist and Indoor Health and Safety Officer, she assisted industrial clients in meeting compliance requirements, which included liaising and facilitating necessary collaborations with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health and the Department of Environment. She later broadened her expertise at Alpha Laboratories (NZ) Limited in New Zealand.

As a Technical and Regulatory Affairs Officer, she managed global regulatory compliance for nutraceutical products, ensured adherence to international regulations and facilitated successful global market entry. Dr. Dang is currently a Business Strategist for brand development. She combines her scientific expertise with strategic insights to help businesses innovate and achieve sustainable growth. She currently sits on the Board of APB Resources Berhad.

Mr. Yau assumed the role of Independent Non-Executive Director at Axteria on 13 March 2023, and was subsequently appointed as the Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee on 12 April 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Alabama, College of Business and Management Studies, USA, obtained in 1983.

Mr. Yau’s career spans over three decades in the banking industry, beginning at Hong Leong Finance Berhad in 1983. His journey led him through various managerial positions, including Branch Manager and Corporate and Commercial Manager (Senior Manager). He later held senior management roles at AmBank (M) Berhad and AmInvestment Bank Berhad, contributing to business development, credit, and corporate banking. Before retiring from the banking industry, he served as the General Manager/Senior Regional Head of Hong Leong Bank, Southern Region.

With a wealth of experience, Mr. Yau has actively contributed to industry development, serving as a committee member and Chairman of Institut Bank-bank Malaysia (IBBM) (Perak and Johor Chapter) from 1992 to 2014. He continues to engage in industry-related activities, serving as a general committee member for the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) since 2021.

Mr. Yau holds no shares in Axteria and has no familial relationship with any directors or major shareholders of the Company. Moreover, he has not been convicted of any major offenses within the past five years, and no regulatory bodies have imposed any penalties on him during the financial year 2023.

In addition to his role at Axteria, Mr. Yau serves as an Independent Director of I REIT Managers Sdn Bhd, the management company of AME REIT, and as the Independent Non-Executive Director of CAPE EMS Berhad, where he chairs the Remuneration Committee and is a member of the Nominating Committee and Audit Committee. He also acts as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Smart Asia Chemical Bhd, a company seeking listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.