1. Graduated from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. 2. Obtained a Diploma in radio electronics in 1976
Working Experience
Mr. Yong brings to the Group his expertise in electronics, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, system integration, start-ups and management. He started out as a computer programmer for EPU (Economic Planning Unit), Ministry of Finance, Brunei Government and was part of the team of computer consultants in charge of the computerisation of the Brunei Government. In 1991, he founded Dalplus Technologies ("Daplus"), a firm involved in systems integration, software development, supply of computer hardware, softwre and network securities systems to major banking and government institutions in Brunei such as Baiduri Bank, and many others. Through Dalplus, he also developed customised software that is currently being used in several hotels and banks. He is also the founder and owner of a top Internet portal in Brunei (www.bruclass.com), a free online advertising website. In 1993, Mr. Yong went to Canada and worked as an officer (Group Vice President) of Seacorp Group of Companies whose operations are in Canada, China and Singapore. The Seacorp Group was involved in the distribution of computer accessories, manufacturing of pagers, paging network operations, and real estate development. Mr. Yong was involved in the computer accessories and paging division. In 1996, Mr. Yong returned to Brunei. In 2002, Mr. Yong founded the Company and has since been active with the Company.
Family Relationship
He is a substantial shareholder of the Company. He is the spouse of Doris Tan Lian Fah, the son of Yong Chon Yew @ Yong Chon Yu and Liaw Yueh Hwa @ Liau Yueh Hwa and brother of Alan Yong Kah Kee, whom are all the substantial shareholders of the Company. Yong Chon Yew @ Yong Chon Yu and Alan Yong Kah Kee are also the directors of the Companies.
Interest
Direct interest: 13,293,059 ordinary shares of RM0.10 each Indirect interest: 53,744,215 ordinary shares of RM0.10 each (Deemed interested through the shareholding held by his spouse, parent and brother)
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