Prior to his appointment as FELCRA Berhad’s Group Chief Executive Officer, YBhg. Dato’ Mat Roni shouldered the responsibility of Director of Participants’ Infrastructure & Government Projects (Infrastruktur Peserta dan Projek Kerajaan) beginning April 2021, one of the most important portfolios in safeguarding the well-being of Participants and ensuring that the Social Mandate entrusted upon FELCRA Berhad remains its’ main focus.

A BSc. Social Science graduate from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dato’ Mat Roni began his career with FELCRA Berhad in 1983 as Assistant Plantation Manager. After gaining extensive experience in the plantation field, he was given the opportunity to develop his knowledge and abilities as Administrative Officer of FELCRA Berhad Perak in 1994, before being given the responsibility as Deputy Director of FELCRA Berhad Pahang in 2002. He returned to serve at FELCRA Berhad Headquarters as the Head of the Administration Division between 2006 and 2008, before being appointed as the Deputy General Manager of the Eastern Region and the Chief Administrator of FELCRA Kelantan between 2008 and 2010.

Based on his capabilities and strategic experience, YBhg. Dato’ Mat Roni was subsequently appointed as the Regional General Manager and Director of FELCRA Berhad Perak Region between 2010 to 2016. Between 2016 to 2018, he returned to FELCRA Berhad Headquarters as General Manager of the Plantation Group, overseeing more than 1,000 FELCRA Projects nationwide.

With the extensive experience gained in the field, his appointment as the Director of New Crops & Special Projects Division from 2018 until April 2021 is regarded as a strategic step in ensuring the success of ventures within New Crops and Special Projects.

Beginning April 2021, he was tasked with the responsibility of Director of Participants’ Infrastructure & Government Projects, one of the most important roles in ensuring that the Social Mandate and Rural Prosperity efforts can be continuously achieved despite constraints brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. His leadership role prioritises the infrastructure and facility needs of 112,479 Participants and their families throughout the country, and ensures that such amenities are maintained at best levels.

Throughout his career, YBhg. Dato’ Mat Roni has also been appointed as Board Member of several corporate entities. Between 2016 and 2018, he was appointed to the Board of FELCRA Ever Herald Sdn Bhd, FELCRA Agro Industry Sdn Bhd, and FELCRA Jaya Samarahan Sdn Bhd.

He was also invited to be a Board Member of Universiti Putra Malaysia based on his extensive experience between 2018 to 2019, where he was also appointed Chairman of UPM’s Risk Management Committee, as well as, Board Member of UPM Disciplinary Appeal Board, UPM Investment Committee and UPM Land and Asset Development Committee.

He was awarded the Darjah Ahli Mahkota Perak (AMP) in 2013 for his commitment in developing FELCRA projects in Perak, and the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) in 2014 for his commitment in the development of FELCRA Berhad’s projects across the nation, especially for the state of Pahang.

YBhg. Dato’ Mat Roni bin Zakaria champions the spirit of FELCRA, in realizing the vision and mission of FELCRA Berhad as a corporate entity, in line with the aspirations and goals of further developing the socio-economy achievements of the Participants.

Roza Shahnaz Omar, a Malaysian aged 53, was appointed as the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of FELCRA Berhad effective 10 February 2020.

In 1991, she received her BSc (Hons) in Combined Studies (Accounting and Law) from Leicester Polytechnic (now known as DeMonfort University) in United Kingdom. She later went on to pursue further education in the year 2006, to gain a Master of Business Administration from Strathclyde University, United Kingdom.

Her notable appointments include Head of Business Development at the Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (between 2007 – 2010) and as Director of Group Strategy at UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd (between 2010 – 2020).

With over 20 years of executive experience in the fields of Strategy, Corporate Advisory, Corporate Restructuring, Business Development, Investor Relations and Sustainability in Large Cap Public Listed Companies and Government Linked Companies, she brings into FELCRA Berhad her wealth of expertise, with specific focus on areas such as mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, international business dealings (covering Middle East, Europe and Asia), corporate restructuring and business transformation.

Supported by her depth of knowledge being in charge of growth and transformation for Public Listed Companies, Roza Shahnaz takes on the mandate of transforming, restructuring and implementing growth for FELCRA, with the objective of elevating business performance and progressive opportunities, while balancing the commercial and social objectives of the organisation.

Beginning 15 March 2021, she is now tasked with the responsibility of Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer.

Dato’ Haji Abdul Mutalib Tais, a Malaysian aged 58, was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer, P&P Plantations, of FELCRA Berhad on 1 December 2020.

After graduating with a Diploma in Agriculture from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia in 1983, he went on to secure his BBA in Business Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 2008. In 2013, he attended the Asian Institute of Management’s Management Development Course in Manila, and in 2017, the Australian Institute of Management in Western Australia’s Leadership Seminar in Perth.

Since joining FELCRA in 1983, he has accumulated vast experiences in various scopes and management capabilities in particular in the field of plantation covering commodity crops such as oil palm, rubber, paddy, as well as, cash crops.

Within FELCRA Berhad, he has been entrusted with roles such as Project and Area Managers, Head of Plantation Units for the Pahang and Northern Regions, Deputy General Manager for Perak Region, General Manager for the Eastern and Pahang Regions, General Manager of Agriculture Services, as well as, Director of P&P Plantation Division, before taking on the responsibility of helming the post of Chief Operating Officer of P&P Plantations.

With almost 3 decades of exposure and leadership in Plantation Management, Dato’ Haji Abdul Mutalib is committed to driving FELCRA Berhad’s Transformation, in particular in securing growth and sustainability for P&P Plantations, whilst creating new opportunities for FELCRA Youth to adopt and adapt technology into their agricultural and economic efforts for the benefit of their communities and beyond.

Beginning 15 March 2021, Dato’ Haji Abdul Mutalib is now tasked with the role of Group Director for Peserta Plantation Management & Infrastructure.

Ali bin Mohamad, a Malaysian aged 55, was appointed as Chief Commodity Officer of FELCRA Berhad since 2019.

He received his education in Universiti Malaya, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Botany) in 1985. He went on to further his studies in 2008 at Universiti Putra Malaysia, and was conferred with a Master of Science in Human Capital Development.

He joined the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority on 15 November 1990, and saw its corporatization into FELCRA Berhad. Since then, he garnered vast experiences in plantations, milling and commodities and climbed through the ranks and promoted as General Manager of Mill Operations in 2013. In 2016, he was tasked with the role of General Manager of Group Administration and Human Capital, and went on to take the challenge as General Manager of Group Commodity Trading in 2017. He was promoted to spearhead Commodity Efforts as Chief Commodity Officer in 2019.

As Chief Commodity Officer, Ali is tasked to consistently seek greater opportunities for trading of commodities cultivated by FELCRA, while spearheading efforts to support Transformation through efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the division.

Beginning 15 March 2021, Ali is now tasked with the responsibility of Chief Executive Officer for Integrated Commercial Plantations.

Mohd Ismi Abdul Majid, a Malaysian aged 49, was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of FELCRA Berhad on 1 January 2019.

He graduated with a Diploma in Accountancy from KUSZA (now known as Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin) in 1993, and went on to pursue Master in Business Administration (Finance) in 2009 at the Universiti Utara Malaysia.

His career with FELCRA Berhad began on 1 September 2009, and in 2012, he was appointed as General Manager of FELCRA Berhad’s Northern Region. He was then promoted aas Managing Director of Permodalan FELCRA Berhad in 2013, and served in that position for 5 years before taking up the appointment as Deputy Chief Financial Officer between 2018 and 2019.

Mohd Ismi puts his wealth of experience and understanding of the FELCRA Berhad’s business structure into his daily undertakings, playing a key role in the Transformational efforts of the corporation to achieve commercial sustainability and social responsibility.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he has been tasked to helm the role of Group Chief Financial Officer.

Mohd Bashirul Md Sidek, a Malaysian aged 48, was appointed as the Chief Information Technology Officer of FELCRA Berhad on 16 August 2018.

After graduating from Universiti Teknologi Mara in 1994 with a Diploma in Computer Science, he went on to pursue a degree in the same field, graduating with a Bachelor in Computer Science in 1996 from his alma mater.

Prior to joining FELCRA Berhad, he served MIMOS Berhad as its Senior Manager / Senior Staff Engineer, as well as spearheaded ICT efforts at Al-Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation (M) Berhad as its Vice President (ICT-IT Operation/Technical Services).

Responsible for FELCRA Berhad’s information technology strategy and implementation of digitalization efforts, Mohd Bashirul brings with him over 20 years of experience in the information and technology sector upon joining FELCRA Berhad in 2014 as its General Manager, Management of Information System (MIS). In 2018, he was promoted as its Chief Information Technology Officer.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he is now tasked with the responsibilities of Group Chief Information Technology Officer.

Amirah Kausar binti Basiron, a Malaysian aged 50, was appointed as the Chief Legal Officer of FELCRA Berhad since 2018.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Islamic International University, Malaysia in 1993. In 2008, she was conferred with a Master in Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Joining the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority on 1st March 2004, she climbed up the corporate ladder and was promoted to Senior Manager in 2008. In 2014, she was appointed as FELCRA Berhad’s Legal Advisor, and subsequently as its Chief of Corporate Services in 2018.

With more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, of which a majority was spent serving the legal needs of FELCRA and its subsidiaries, Amirah puts her expertise into practice to ensure that FELCRA Berhad is managed and operated in compliance with its commercial and statutory obligations, and is also tasked to ensure Transformational efforts are well within the scopes of law that governs the corporation.

Beginning 15 March 2021, she has been tasked with the role of Group Chief Legal Officer.

Zuraidah Mohamed, a Malaysian aged 54, was appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer of FELCRA Berhad since September 2019.

She graduated from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science in 1989 and joined the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority since 15 November 1990 as an Agriculture Officer.

She rose through the ranks and was appointed as General Manager of the Inspectorate of FELCRA Berhad in 2013. In 2018, she was appointed as Head of FELCRA’s Malaysian Sustainability Palm Oil (MSPO) Group and was tasked to ensure that all estates managed by FELCRA comply with all requirements set forth by the Malaysian Government in ensuring oil palm sustainability. She was soon promoted to Director of Sustainability and Standards and served in the position until her appointment as Chief Sustainability Officer in 2019.

With close to 30 years’ experience in FELCRA Berhad, Zuraidah is poised to reinforce Transformational efforts with Sustainability Standards that will help FELCRA emerge as the Agricultural Technology Powerhouse it strives to be.

Beginning 15 March 2021, she is now tasked with the responsibilities of Group Chief Sustainability Officer.

Saimin Basir, a Malaysian aged 57, was appointed as the Chief Organisation and Method Officer of FELCRA Berhad on 1 July 2020.

He received his education at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor in Statistics. Joining the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority on 15 December 1990, he rose through the ranks and was appointed as its Chief Internal Audit Officer in 2005. He served in the role for 11 years before being tasked to spearhead Participants Affairs as its General Manager between 2016 to 2018.

In 2018, he was appointed as Chief Internal Audit and Compliance Officer, and served in the role until he was tasked to spearhead Organisation and Method Division as its Chief Officer, as part of FELCRA Berhad’s Transformational Efforts.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he has been tasked to take on the responsibility of Group Chief Procurement Officer.

Mohd Shahari Idris, a Malaysian aged 53, was appointed as Chief Risk Management Officer of FELCRA Berhad on 6 January 2020.

He received his Bachelor in Business Studies, majoring in Accounting and Finance, from the University of East London in 1991. He pursued further studies at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia was conferred with a Master in Business Administration, with a focus on Strategic Management in 2008.

Notable roles that he has taken on prior to joining FELCRA Berhad included General Manager at Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad between 2008 to 2015, Deputy Chief Risk Officer of Bank Simpanan Nasional Berhad between 2015 to 2017, and as Risk Management Director at Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor between 2017 to 2019.

He is a Certified Risk Practitioner from the Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioner and a Certified Quality Auditor. He has also undertaken and passed the Business Continuity Professional exam from DRI International, as well as gained recognition as an International Registered Certified Auditor for Quality Auditing.

With more than 27 years of working experience under his belt, Shahari has garnered capabilities within the areas of risk management, business continuity management, strategic planning, internal auditing, compliance, fund management, retailing and marketing, through his involvement in various industries including banking, shipping, finance, information technology and plantations. His breadth of experience and expertise are strategically channeled towards supporting and reinforcing Transformational efforts within FELCRA Berhad, and is pivotal in ensuring such efforts are met with success.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he is now responsible for the role of Group Chief Risk & Governance Officer.

Mohd Azman Bin Md Razali, a Malaysian aged 56, was appointed as Chief Internal Auditor of FELCRA Berhad on 1 July 2020.

He received his Diploma in Accountancy in 1988 from Universiti Teknologi Mara and returned to his alma mater to receive his Bachelor of Accountancy in 2000 and began his career in Finance & Accounts with Kontena Nasional Berhad in 1988 and later moved to Northport Berhad until 1998. He joined FELDA Agricultural Services Sdn Bhd as Accountant in 1998 and served until 2004. He was transfered to FELDA Holdings Berhad in 2004 as Manager Group Internal Audit and served until 2008.

Mohd Azman is also a Chartered Accountant of Malaysian Institute of Accountants since 2000 and Associate Member of Institute of Internal Auditors of Malaysia since 2009.

Joining FELCRA in 2017, he was appointed as its General Manager of Internal Audit and has since been promoted as its Chief Internal Auditor in 2020.

Prior to joining FELCRA Berhad, he gained over 10 years of internal audit experience within the Oil & Gas industry and served as Senior Manager Group Internal Audit at Sapura Crest Petroleum Berhad, Sapura Kencana Petroleum Berhad and Sapura Energy Berhad between 2008 until 2017. While serving Sapura he has undertaken onshore and offshore audit assignments not only in Malaysia but also internationally i.e. Trinidad & Tobago, Angola, UAE, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and other countries. He was also given the task to manage Sapura Global’s Finance Department as Senior Finance Manager from 2010 until 2011.

Mohd Azman brings with him over 30 years of experience in the accounting, finance, accounting information system and internal auditing sector as well as being involved in the implementation of SAP System for Felda Agricultural Services Sdn Bhd and implementation of ISO 9002 for Kontena Nasional Berhad.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he is now tasked with the responsibility of Group Chief Internal Audit & Compliance Officer.

Azlan Abdul Aziz, a Malaysian aged 40, was appointed as the Chief Integrity Officer of FELCRA Berhad on 1 August 2017.

He received his Bachelor of Applied Science (Industrial Chemical) from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2003. He later pursued further studies and was conferred with a Master of Science in Economic Crime Management from HELP University in 2016.

Azlan served the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission as an Investigating Officer between 2008 to 2017, and tasked with the responsibility of overseeing integrity-related matters in Government Linked Companies. In 2017, he has been tasked to be part of FELCRA Berhad as its Chief Integrity Officer.

Beginning 15 March 2021, he has been tasked to take on the role of Group Chief Integrity Officer.