Saliran Group Berhad (Saliran) has announced the appointment of Yong Wai Kin as Executive Director, effective now. This decision reflects the Board’s confidence in Yong’s leadership as Saliran advances its growth post-IPO.
Yong has been CFO since May 2022, bringing over three decades of experience in finance across various industries. He played a key role in Saliran’s successful listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia in 2025.
Previously, Yong served as Executive Director and CFO of Mann Seng Metal International Ltd., facilitating its IPO on the Singapore Exchange in 2010, and was CFO of Econframe Berhad, where he contributed to its public listing in October 2020.
Liaw Choon Wei, Managing Director of Saliran Group Berhad commented, “We are pleased to welcome Yong Wai Kin to the Board. His strong financial acumen and leadership have been crucial to Saliran’s progress thus far. With his appointment as Executive Director, we look forward to further leveraging his insights and experience as we focus on regional expansion, operational strengthening, and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”
Yong Wai Kin, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Saliran Group Berhad, added: “I am honoured by the Board’s trust and humbled to be appointed as Executive Director of Saliran. Since joining the Company as CFO, it has been immensely rewarding to support Saliran’s financial stewardship and contribute to our successful listing on the ACE Market. This appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter, one that underscores our commitment to sound governance, operational excellence, and sustainable regional expansion. I look forward to continuing this journey with our talented team as we drive long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders alike.”