Investor Relations

Board of Directors

Our strong, experienced executive leadership team is focused on executing G3 Global's vision and driving shareholder returns.

Dato' Sri Haniff Bin Omar

(Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman)

Age 68 , Malaysian Male

Dato’ Sri Haniff Bin Omar was appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of G3 Global Berhad on 9th June 2025.

Dato’ Sri Haniff Omar is a distinguished Malaysian public servant with a decorated career spanning over three decades in the government sector, focusing on national security, international relations, and public administration. He brings to the table a wealth of experience garnered from high-level roles in the Prime Minister’s Department and the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

He began his government service in 1984, joining the Research Division of the Prime Minister’s Department. Over nearly three decades, he played an instrumental role in national-level research and strategic policy formulation. From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of the Foreign Workers Division at the Immigration Department of Malaysia, overseeing vital national interests related to labor migration and border control.

In 2014, Dato’ Sri Haniff rejoined the Research Division as Deputy Director General. In this capacity, he concurrently headed the division’s Security and Transnational Issues portfolio and served as Deputy Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. His leadership contributed significantly to Malaysia’s counter-terrorism efforts and national security strategies.

Regionally, he was a prominent figure within ASEAN’s security landscape, serving as the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee under the ASEAN Intelligence Community (AIC-CTC) from 2016 to 2019.

His diplomatic credentials are equally noteworthy, with overseas postings that include Second Secretary at the Malaysian High Commission in Bangladesh, Counsellor in Brunei, and Minister at the Embassy of Malaysia in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Dato’ Sri Haniff holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Development Studies from Universiti Sains Malaysia (1982) and a Diploma in Public Administration from INTAN (1983).

Beyond his government service, he is actively involved in various non-governmental and civil society initiatives. He currently serves as Chairman of Pertubuhan Mesra Pengguna Malaysia, Deputy Chairman of the Global Islamic Unity Forum (GIUF), Deputy Chairman I of the International Entrepreneurs Chamber of Malaysia (IECM), and Deputy President of the Selangor Chapter of the Malaysian Security Industry Association (PIKM).

His exemplary contributions have earned him multiple state and federal honors, including the Darjah Seri Melaka (2008), Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (2012), Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (2013), and Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (2016).

Dato’ Sri Haniff Omar is recognized for his strategic leadership, dedication to national service, and his ongoing commitment to fostering international cooperation and civil society engagement.

He does not hold any other directorship in any other public companies or public listed companies.

Dato’ Sri Haniff Omar does not have any conflict of interest in any business arrangement involving the Company.

He does not hold any shares directly or indirectly in the Company. He does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or substantial shareholders of the Company.

Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam Bin Abdul Nor

(Executive Director)

Age 58 , Malaysian Male

Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam Bin Abdul Nor was appointed as Executive Director of the Company on 26 November 2021.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam is the Founder and Group President of Bestinet Sdn. Bhd., a leading technology company, which has been awarded with over 15 awards till date locally and internationally including its most prestigious award as 'The World's Best Digital Content Solutions' under the Government and Citizen Engagement category by The World Summit Award (WSA), a framework of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), in the year 2017, for its system called Foreign Workers Centralized Management System ("FWCMS"). FWCMS is a key tool which is being used by the Malaysian government to effectively manage, monitor and control all processes related to foreign workers management in the country and is integrated and used by all relevant stakeholders in Malaysia and labour sending countries.

He has more than 30 years of experience in managing service-oriented businesses and is firmly guided by the "Customer Is the Most Important" approach of doing business. With his vast experience as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of several companies, Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam is well-versed in project management, marketing, financial management, client retention, implementing policies, cost control and others.

Presently, Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam does not hold any other directorship in any other public companies or public listed companies.

Dato’ Sri Aminul has declared his interest in the Tenancy Agreement entered into between G3 Global Berhad (“the Company”) and Bestinet Sdn. Bhd. (“Bestinet”) in respect of the rental of a demised premises for use as the Company’s office. His interest in the Tenancy Agreement gives rise to an actual/potential conflict of interest with his duties or interests as Director by virtue of his direct shareholdings in Bestinet.

Save as disclosed above, Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam does not have any other conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, in any business arrangement involving the Company and its subsidiaries.

As of 8 April 2024, Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam holds 115,637,000 ordinary shares in the Company. He has deemed interest on 517,888,900 ordinary shares in the Company by virtue of his shareholdings in Dream Life Travels Sdn Bhd, Databliss Sdn Bhd and Instacloud Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 8 of the Companies Act 2016; and through Greenfield Hills Sdn Bhd via his spouse and his son.

Dato’ Sri Aminul Islam is the father of Encik Muhammad Qhailiz Norman Aminul Islam, who is a substantial shareholder of the Company.

Al-Fazirul David Bin Abdullah

(Managing Director)

Age 60 , Malaysian Male

Encik Al-Fazirul David Bin Abdullah was appointed as the Managing Director of G3 Global Berhad on 11 September 2024.

He holds a Masters in Computer Science, Major in Information & Computer Sciences from the Ashington University, United Kingdom.

Encik Fazirul brings over 25 years of experience working for large multinational organizations such as Hewlett Packard (HP), IBM and Ericsson covering APAC & Australia region with expertise in Business Management, P&L, Sales, Customer Facing, Data Centers, Technology Implementation, Professional Services, Project Management, Software Development, Support & Maintenance and Partnering.

Latest, Encik Fazirul was the Managing Director of Sacofa Sdn Bhd (“Sacofa”) since 2021, where through his leadership & technology capabilities optimized both the business and operations of the company.

Prior to Sacofa, he was the Chief Executive Office for Naza Communications (under Naza Group of Companies) from 2018 to 2021, heading and building the Technology Pillar with multiple revenue streams for Naza Group.

Besides Malaysian conglomerates, during the years from 2012 to 2017, he was heading and growing the consulting business for Ericsson APAC and doubled up as CSI Regional Program Director for complex high valued projects and Data Centers, he had worked for IBM Global Services from 2010 to 2011 as Business Transformation Director, and Hewlett Packard Professional Services from 2002 to 2010 as Associate Partner.

Encik Fazirul was also a pioneer in Fiber Optics Nationwide implementation coupled with Business-driven technology solutions for land, undersea and satellite global exchange connectivity and Data Center when he was in charge as Chief Operating Officer for Time Telekom from 2001 to 2002.

Encik Fazirul started his career in 1985 with Sapura Advanced System – MIS-Manage Telecommunication Date Centre for 7 years until 1991. He was with Siemens Nixdorf as Business Unit Director from 1992 to 1996, and Hewlett Packard (Malaysia) as Project Director from 1996 to 2001.

He does not hold any other directorship in any other public companies or public listed companies.

Encik Fazirul does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, in any business arrangement involving the Company and its subsidiaries.

He does not hold any shares directly or indirectly in the Company. He does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or substantial shareholders of the Company.

Mr Kunal Tayal

(Non-Independent

Non-Executive Director)

Age 37 , Indian Male

Mr. Kunal Tayal was appointed as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of G3 Global Berhad on 26 November 2021. He is the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and is also a member of the Nomination Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.

He received his Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University, India, in 2009 and his MBA in Finance from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2012. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants.

He is presently the Chief Financial Officer of Bestinet Sdn. Bhd. (“Bestinet”), based in Kuala Lumpur where he oversees the full spectrum of financial operations for the entire group and ensuring sound finance governance and statutory reporting.

Throughout his tenure with Bestinet since 2015, he has been responsible in managing the company’s financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, financials preparation and accounts finalisation in line with accounting standards. In addition to that, he is also tasked with developing commercial proposals and strategic plans to acquire as well as grow new businesses and leading due diligence activities for acquisition exercises, liabilities and investments analysis, and risk management.

Prior to that, Mr. Kunal Tayal served as an External Audit Senior with SR Batliboi & Co LLP (Ernst & Young) in Gurgaon, India where he led end-to-end statutory and internal audits, financial statement analysis as well as procedure reviews for large Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and many private limited companies across the pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, healthcare as well as services industries.

Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work with companies across the manufacturing & retail, healthcare, services, BPO & KPO, logistics, travel & tourism, education, pharmaceuticals, NGO and banking sectors.

He is also one of the founding members of the Malaysian Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (MICAI).

Presently, Mr. Kunal Tayal is also a director of another public listed company, namely Green Packet Berhad.

Mr. Kunal Tayal has declared his actual/potential conflict of interest with his duties or interests as Director in relation to the Tenancy Agreement entered into between G3 Global Berhad and Bestinet Sdn. Bhd. (“Bestinet”) for the rental of a demised premises for use as the Company’s office due to his position as a Chief Financial Officer in Bestinet.

Save as disclosed above, Mr. Kunal Tayal does not have any other conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, in any business arrangement involving the Company and its subsidiaries.

Mr. Kunal Tayal does not hold any shares directly or indirectly in the Company. He also does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or substantial shareholders of the Company.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin Bin Abang

(Independent

Non-Executive Director)

Age 52 , Malaysian Male

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin Bin Abang was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 22 November 2019. He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and member of the Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Risk Management Committee.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin obtained his Master of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting from International Islamic University Malaysia in 2008 and 1997 respectively and completed Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia’s Senior Management Development Program (SMPD) in 2011. He also contributes to academia as an industry advisor to universities covering bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. He led the establishment of Teaching Accountancy Firm (TAF) in some local universities with UMT being the pioneer in an effort to further bridge the gap between theory and practice of accountancy. He was conferred the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management by UMT during their 16th Convocation Ceremony on 11 November 2018. This is in recognition of his leadership and national and international contributions to both industry and academia in the areas of audit, assurance, accounting, taxation, and business advisory.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin is the Group Managing Partner of SALIHIN and a former president of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the sole regulatory body of the accounting profession in Malaysia. He founded SALIHIN and its group of independent professional services firms offering audit and assurance, taxation, Shariah advisory, corporate advisory, and digital consulting services. Apart from managing SALIHIN, he also contributes his expertise in the governance and management of public listed and non-public listed companies, as well as government and state statutory bodies.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin has over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, assuming Board and committee membership responsibilities in audit, risk, transformation, sustainability and corporate reporting. He is also the Vice President of the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce (DPIM).

His professional qualifications include Chartered Accountant (C.A.(M)), Certified Public Accountant (CPA (M)), ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ACPA), Fellow member of the Association of International Accountants (FAIA, UK), Fellow member of Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (FCTIM), a member of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), Malaysian Association of Tax Accountants (MATA), an honorary member of the Institute of Cooperative and Management Auditors (ICMA) and a professional member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA, USA). He is also a Qualified Risk Director with The Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioners (IERP).

Currently, Dr. Salihin also holds directorship in another public listed companies, namely Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad and Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad. He also holds directorship in Boustead Plantation Berhad (not listed), Hornbill Skyways Sdn. Bhd., Mabe Properties Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Economic Development Corporation.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin has disclosed his actual /potential conflict of interest with his duties or interest as Director on the engagement of his company to provide tax consultancy services to G3 Global Group due to his directorship and management interest in his company.

Save as disclosed above, Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin does not have any other conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, in any business arrangement involving the Company and its subsidiaries.

Tuan Haji (Dr.) Salihin does not hold any shares directly or indirectly in the Company. He also does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or substantial shareholders of the Company.

Vasanthi A/P Arumugam

(Independent

Non-Executive Director)

Age 60 , Malaysian Female

Madam Vasanthi A/P Arumugam was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company on 30 May 2023.

Madam Vasanthi Arumugam received her Bachelor of Laws from the University Malaya in 1990 and her Masters in Law from the University Malaya in 2001.

She is the founder of Messrs Vas & Co, a boutique law firm that was established in 2006 and is presently the Managing Partner. In a sterling career spanning over 3 decades in the legal industry, Vasanthi's accolades are widely recognised throughout the nation, specifically in her holistic approach towards resolving complex issues in the area of corporate and commercial law. She is also a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in London, UK.

She does not hold any other directorship in any other public companies or public listed companies.

Madam Vasanthi Arumugam does not have any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, including interest in any competing business, in any business arrangement involving the Company and its subsidiaries.

She does not hold any shares directly or indirectly in the Company. She does not have any family relationship with any other director and/or substantial shareholders of the Company.

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