Tiong Su Kouk

In 1998, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk had through a series of equity injections increased his shareholding interest in Nam Cheong Dockyard Sdn Bhd (“NCD”). In the following year, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong has obtained majority shareholding control and has since assumed an active role in the management of the Group.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong has more than 20 years of solid experience in the shipbuilding industry. He oversees the Group’s strategic direction and shipbuilding operations in the Company’s shipyard located at Miri and the People’s Republic of China contractors’ shipyards. Along with his extensive experience and involvement in the shipbuilding industry, he has built a wide network of Malaysian and foreign business contacts over the years. He has played a significant role in steering the Group from being primarily involved in the construction of barges and fishing vessels in Malaysia to building of offshore support vessels (“OSVs”), transforming the Group into one of the leading providers of OSVs in Malaysia.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong is also the founder of CCK Consolidated Holdings Berhad (“CCK”), a company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Securities Malaysia Bhd. Under his stewardship, CCK and its subsidiaries (“CCK Group”) has progressed from a small family-run business to one of Sarawak’s largest integrated poultry producers in Malaysia. In addition, he sits on various school boards and boards of other private limited companies.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was awarded the Pingat Bintang Sarawak by the head of the Sarawak state in 1987 and Johan Setia Mahkota by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2000 for his noteworthy contributions to the community.

In 1999, Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was appointed as a Member of MAPEN II (Majlis Perundingan Ekonomi Negara Kedua). Tan Sri Datuk Tiong is also the Honorary Life President of the World Federation of Foochow Association, Permanent Honorary Chairman and Inaugurator of The World Zhang Clan Association, Honorary Life President of the Federation of Foochow Association of Malaysia and Honorary President of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was conferred the Panglima Jasa Negara (P.J.N.) which carries the title “Datuk” by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the occasion of His Excellency’s 75th Birthday 2 June 2001.

Tan Sri Datuk Tiong was subsequently conferred the Panglima Setia Mahkota (P.S.M.) which carries the title “Tan Sri” by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV, Almu’tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah on the occasion of His Excellency’s 88th Birthday on 4 June 2016.