Lebtech Berhad
Lebtech Berhad (LEBTECH) was incorporated in Malaysia in 2002 as a private limited company. In the same year, it was then converted to a public limited company. Since March 2004, LEBTECH has been listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
LEBTECH’s business began in 1988 under its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lebtech Construction Sdn Bhd (LCSB) with property development as its main activities and has since diversified to become an absolute construction company. To date, LCSB is a Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor (PKK) Class “A” (Bumiputra) contractor and has attained the highest G7 classification with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). These accreditations put LCSB in an advantageous position amongst other players in the industry.
LEBTECH formed a corporate alliance along with several other companies under the umbrella of Kumpulan Lebar Daun (KLD). Since its inception, KLD has expanded rapidly and is primarily involved in the construction and property development industry across Malaysia. The formation of KLD provides for a much more robust synergy and significant expansion of LEBTECH, leading to various prestigious projects across the region.
Backed by over 30 years of experience in the construction and property development industry, LEBTECH possesses the strength and professional expertise to offer the very best in its field to its clients, partners and stakeholders.
Our Vision
To build a progressive community through innovation and sustainable growth.
Our Mission
To continuously create value for our shareholders through sound and visionary leadership.
To provide the best customer experience in the markets we serve and beyond.
To attain success as a socially responsible Malaysian Corporation which excels in all its
professional business ventures.
To care for our communities and the new generation and to respect our environment.
Corporate Structure
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Aged 81, Malaysian, was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of LEBTECH BERHAD (“LEBTECH”) on 13 December 2007. Subsequently, on 28 February 2014, he was re-designated as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of LEBTECH until 29 May 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Economics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Malaya and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California, USA. He was appointed as the longest serving Managing Director of Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad (EON) from November 1992 until May 2005. In 2003, he was conferred Malaysia CEO of the Year by AMEX and Business Times and Most PR Savvy CEO of the Year by Institute of Public Relations Malaysia. He was the first Chairman of the Malaysian Franchise Association from 1994 to 2005. He served the Malaysian Administrative and Diplomatic Service in various capacities from 1967 to 1982 in the following areas: Central Procurement and Contract Management in the Ministry of Finance, Investment Promotion in Pahang Tenggara Development Authority, Public Enterprise Management in Implementation Coordination Unit (Prime Minister’s Department), Regional Planning in Klang Valley Planning Secretariat (Prime Minister’s Department). He was a Manager, Corporate Planning Division of HICOM Berhad involved in development of heavy industries projects from 1982 to 1985. He served PROTON from 1985 to 1992 and his last position in PROTON was Director/Corporate General Manager, Administration and Finance Division. He has wide experience of over 20 years serving as a chairman and director of HICOM, PROTON and EON Group of Companies involved in automotive (car manufacturing, distribution, and component), property development, telecommunication, general trading, life insurance and franchise businesses. He does not hold any ordinary shares in LEBTECH. He does not have any family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of LEBTECH and has no conflict of interest with LEBTECH. He attended five out of five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 62, Malaysian, was appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of LEBTECH on 7 January 2004. He graduated with an Honours in Business Management degree from the University of Kebangsaan Malaysia. He began his career as a Corporate and Retail Banking Executive with MUI Bank Berhad in 1985. He left MUI Bank Berhad in 1988 to set up Lebtech Construction Sdn. Bhd. He also sits on the board of several other private companies. He does not hold any other directorships of public companies. He is the father of Muhammad Bin Noor Azman @ Noor Hizam, a major shareholder of LEBTECH and the brother of Encik Norazmi bin Mohamed Nurdin, the Managing Director, and a shareholder of LEBTECH. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company except for the recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature which are necessary for the day-to-day operations of the LEBTECH Group for which he is deemed to be interested as disclosed in page 22 of this Annual Report. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 58, Malaysian, was appointed as Managing Director of Lebtech Berhad (“LEBTECH”) on 7 January 2004. He holds a Degree in Civil Engineering and a Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Portland, USA. He started his career with Petronas Berhad in November 1992 as Senior Executive, Tender and Contract Division. He was with the company until 1996. Prior to joining the LEBTECH Group, he was the General Manager of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and served in various senior positions in several other private companies under Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd. He is the key personnel in the management team that runs the day-to-day operations of LEBTECH Group. He also sits on the board of several other private companies. He does not hold any other directorships of public companies. He holds a total of 2,016,000 ordinary shares (direct and indirect) in LEBTECH and is deemed to have an interest in the shares of the subsidiary companies to the extent held by LEBTECH. He is the brother of Dato’ Noor Azman @ Noor Hizam bin Mohd Nurdin, a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. He does not have any conflict of interest with the Company except for the recurrent related party transactions of a revenue or trading nature which are necessary for the day-to-day operations of the LEBTECH Group for which he is deemed to be interested as disclosed in page 22 of this Annual Report. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
In November 2021, Faiz Zuhdi Adri Bin Roslan was named non independent Executive Director of Lebtech Berhad, aged 31. He graduated from the University of Durham, United Kingdom with a degree in Accounting and Finance. In 2015, he began his career as an audit associate at Deloitte Malaysia, and between 2016 and 2018 was a lead project consultant for the Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC). He’s been serving as Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Partnerships and Head of Marketing Consultants at doctorDB and Lead Marketing Consultants from 2018 to 2019. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 54, Malaysian was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of LEBTECH on 21 April 2022. Subsequently, on 29 May 2023, he was re-designated as a Chairman of Audit Committee. He has more than 30 years of experience under his belt, specifically in business strategy, corporate finance, and investments. An accountant by profession, he started his career as an auditor with KPMG and business advisor where he was involved in creating business strategies in various corporate sectors such as manufacturing, financial & investment services, property & development, construction, independent power plant and oil & gas. He has championed some of the deal-making, financial restructuring, business reengineering, acquisitions, and corporate financing. His biggest achievement was the turnaround of Perak State Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC). During his tenure, he has successfully turned the Perak State GLC into a profit generating entity by creating and maximizing the value/yield of the State’s land, through implementing new business innovations, product development & brand strategies; and transforming Perak SADC by establishing and streamlining processes for more efficient operations; as well as inculcating a KPI driven Corporate Culture.
He was also instrumental in assisting Boustead Plantation Berhad in preparing its turnaround plan and its execution. Now
he is entrusted to turn around Mardec Berhad Group of Companies. He also sits as an Independent Non-Executive Director
of Reservoir Link Berhad. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 61, Malaysian, was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of LEBTECH on 13 April 2010. Subsequently, on 29 May 2023, he was re-designated as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of LEBTECH. He serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committees. He holds a Bachelor of Finance with Accounting from the University of East London and fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Cass Business School, London. He started his career in London with several chartered accountants firms. Upon his return to Malaysia in 1994, he joined Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad, an investment banking arm of Malayan Banking Berhad as Manager of Corporate Finance. Subsequently in November 1996, he moved to Amanah Merchant Bank Berhad. He left Amanah Group in September 1998 to join Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad (“Danaharta”), a national asset management company of Malaysia, as the Head of Corporate Planning, Corporate Services Division. He left Danaharta in October 2002 to set up Haz-iq Capital Sdn. Bhd., a consultancy firm, specializing in corporate finance works, where he is currently the Managing Director. He has extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets. He currently sits on the board of Duta Land Berhad and MUDA Holdings Berhad and several other private companies. He holds a total of 554,400 ordinary shares (direct and indirect) in LEBTECH and is deemed to have an interest in the shares of the subsidiary companies to the extent held by LEBTECH. He does not have any family relationship with any Director and/or major shareholder of LEBTECH and has no conflict of interest with LEBTECH. He attended all the five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 53, Ridzuan Bin Yacob holds a PhD in Built Environment and MSc in Integrated Construction Project Management, both from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, as well as a B.Ed (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Open University Malaysia (OUM). He is a Registered Building Surveyor with the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), a Registered Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Malaysia (BOVAEP) and a Certified Professional Technologist by the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Additionally, a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Ridzuan Bin Yacob is a dedicated construction project manager with extensive knowledge of research and publications in construction management, engineering principles, theories, specifications and standards. He began his career in the construction industry with ACMAR International as a civil and structural supervisor for condominium and hotel project in Bandar Baru Klang, Selangor, in 1995. Subsequently, he joined LCSB for the housing development project of Bukit Bandaraya, Shah Alam, in 2000. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various construction projects, encompassing both buildings and infrastructure works. Ridzuan Bin Yacob brings leadership drive to the table and boasts a proven track record of successfully completed projects. He diligently attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended on 31 December 2023.
Aged 57, Ir. Che Fisol Bin Abdul Hamid is a professional engineer with a Practicing Certificate and a member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). He holds a Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. He started his career in 1990 with multi-disciplinary consultancy firm, Minconsult Sdn Bhd as a structural engineer involved in the design for various projects such as resort and township development, silos, and multi-story buildings. He then left Minconsult after 7 years and moved to Worldwide Holdings Berhad, a property development and investment holding company. He was involved in various property development projects undertaken by the company throughout his tenure as a Project Manager. He has extensive experience in property development, construction and project management. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
Aged 58, Malaysian, was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of LEBTECH on 6 August 2018. He holds Bachelor Degree in Town Planning, Institut Teknologi Mara (MARA Technology Institute) from 1983 until 1986. Encik Jamil has vast and in-depth experience in the field of town planning and property development. He played a big role as Town Planning Director with Klang Municipal Council since 1996 for 12 years before joining Kumpulan Lebar Daun as Director for one (1) year and was appointed as Managing Director for the group until 2003. Encik Jamil has accrued comprehensive experience in all facets of town planning and property development over the last decade. He attended all five Board Meetings held during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.
On 29 May 2023, Puan Hjh Noraishah Binti Idris was named independent Non-Executive Director of Lebtech Berhad, aged 53. She is the Managing Partner of Messrs Aishah Kama & Sabri in Shah Alam Branch. She founded AISHAH KAMA &
SABRI in 2004, and it is under her navigation that the firm has grown and developed by leaps and bounds. Her firm has three (3) branches that is In Klang, Shah Alam and Subang, Selangor.
She graduated from International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Syariah of Law Practice (DSLP) from IIUM. Currently an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since 1994 and also a Syarie Lawyer for the State of Selangor. In 2022, she has been appointed as the Commissioner for Oaths by Jabatan Kehakiman, Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia.
She began her career in the Legal Services as a Legal Practitioner at Messrs Baharuddin Ali & Co in 1994. Several years later she commenced her own legal firm, ventured into Conveyancing and project-based works which became her niche areas. Apart from that, she handled documentation in matters involving Islamic interest Free Banking for both retail and Corporate Banking.