BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DATO’ ABDUL HALIM ABDULLAH
Chairman
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Dato’ Abdul Halim Abdullah, male, was appointed to the Board of Edaran Berhad on 15 December 2000 and was appointed Chairman of the Company on 30 May 2018. He was appointed Chairman of the Audit and Nominating Committees on 3 October 2001 and was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee on 27 May 2004. He relinquished his position as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and the Chairman of Audit Committee on 26 November 2008 and 30 May 2018 respectively. Dato’ Abdul Halim resigned from the Audit Committee and Nominating Committees on 26 February 2020 and 31 May 2023 respectively. Aged 77, Dato’ Abdul Halim holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from the University of Malaya. He has served in various government departments and his last position was the State Secretary of Penang (1992-1994). In 1994, after his retirement from government service, Dato’ Abdul Halim was appointed Executive Director of Technology Resources Properties Sdn. Bhd. until 8 June 2000.

DATUK MOHD SHU’AIB ISHAK
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Datuk Mohd Shu’aib Ishak, male, aged 64, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 15 December 2000. Datuk Mohd Shu’aib, a Malaysian, obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Technology Malaysia. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry since his employment with Jabatan Telekom Malaysia in 1982. He was previously attached to Electroscon (M) Sdn. Bhd. and KYM Industries Sdn Bhd.

DATO’ SRI SYED ISMAIL BIN SYED AZIZAN
Independent Non-Executive Director

Dato’ Sri Syed Ismail 69, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 1 December 2023. He graduated from University Kebangsaan Malaysia with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours)-Degree in Political Science, Advanced Diploma in Strategic Studies and Diploma in Police Science. He commenced his career with the Royal Malaysia Police as a Special Branch Officer in Kelantan in 1977. He served various positions within the Police Force as a Special Branch Officer in Penang, Training Officer and Compliance Officer in Bukit Aman, Narcotics Officer in Kedah, Deputy Officer in Charge of Police District of Kulim, Kedah and Criminal Investigation Officer in Perak. He was later appointed as the Chief of Criminal Investigation Department in Penang and subsequently, he was appointed as the Deputy Director, Federal Criminal Investigation Department Bukit Aman. He have served as the Chief Police Officer of Kedah and was later appointed as the Director of the Commercial crime Investigation Department in October 2010, a position he held until his retirement in January 2014.

AHMAD YASRI MOHD HASHIM @ MOHD HASSAN
Independent Non-Executive Director

Ahmad Yasri Mohd Hashim @ Mohd Hassan, male, aged 57, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountant, was appointed to the Board of Edaran Berhad on 18 April 2016 and appointed a member of the Audit Committee on the same date. On 30 May 2018, he was appointed a member of the Remuneration Committee. Ahmad Yasri was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee on 31 May 2023. He started his career with Ernst & Young in 1989. Subsequently, in 1994, he was attached to Kauthar Sdn. Bhd. as Financial Controller until 2003. Presently, Ahmad Yasri is an Agency Manager at Prudential Assurances Malaysia Berhad.
MD ARIF HJ HASAN
Independent Non-Executive Director
Md Arif Hj Hasan, male, aged 64, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 16 January 2020 and was subsequently appointed a member of the Audit Committee on 26 February 2020. He was subsequently appointed Chairman of the Nominating Committee on 31 May 2023. Upon completion his degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Sussex, England, he joint Edaran Komputer Sdn. Bhd. on 3 October 1988. Attended NEC Computer Training in NEC Fields Services, Nakagawara, Japan from 4 October 1988 until 2004. He retired as Executive Vice President at the age 55 on 21 November 2014. Currently he is pursuing his own business in chicken poultry with Chareon Pockpand, supplying live chicken to Northern and Eastern Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
WAN ADLAN AFFANDY WAN ABDUL RAHMAN
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Wan Adlan Affandy Wan Abdul Rahman, male, aged 51, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 15 March 2021 and was subsequently appointed a member of the Audit Committee on 31 May 2023. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electrical & Electronic degree from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom in 1995. Wan Adlan Affandy is a founder and Executive Director of Disitu Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and Board of Governors, Marlborough College Malaysia. He was previously attached to Juteras Sdn. Bhd. (April 2011 – May 2016), Business Associates Consulting (BAC) Sdn. Bhd. (Director of Technology Services, January 2002 – March 2006), Minconsult Sdn. Bhd. (Project Manager, April 1997 – January 2002) and Petronas (Project Engineer, August 1995 – March 1997). Wan Adlan Affandy is a brother-in-law to the Executive Director of the Company.
ENCIK ADENAN BIN ISMAIL
Independent Non-Executive Director
Adenan Ismail aged 60, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 24 March 2023 and was subsequently appointed a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee on 31 May 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor of Law (Hons.) from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia in 1987. Adenan was a Magistrate (1987 – 1990), Federal Counsel at various Government Departments (1990- 1995) and a Deputy Public Prosecutor (1995-1996). He is currently a Lawyer, attached to Messrs. Adenan & Associates since 1997.
SAADAH HUDA SHOLAH
Independent Non-Executive Director
Saadah Huda Sholah, female, aged 52, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 24 March 2023 and subsequently appointed a member of the Remuneration Committee on 31 May 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia in 1995 and earned her Masters (Marketing) from Universiti Malaya in 2000. She was attached to Malaysia Airlines Berhad (1995 – 2001) and Celcom Axiata Berhad (2001- 2019).
FAZLAN AZRI TAJUDIN
Executive Director
Fazlan Azri Tajudin, male, aged 48, was appointed to the Board of EDARAN on 23 May 2006. He was subsequently appointed the Executive Director of the Company on 1 January 2008. He holds an Engineering degree from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London. He sits on several private companies, including Kauthar Sdn. Bhd. and was previously attached to Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad.
DATO’ BISTAMAM RAMLI
Group Chief Executive Officer
Dato’ Bistamam Ramli, male, was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Edaran Berhad on 30 May 2018. He was appointed Director of Edaran Berhad on 15 December 2000 and subsequently appointed the Managing Director of the Company on 1 June 2004 until 8 May 2018. Aged 61, he was a Fellow Member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. Dato’ Bistamam was previously attached to Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad, Technology Resources Industries Berhad, Bank Negara Malaysia and Ernst & Young.

Business Analyst

Job Description

  • Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
  • Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
  • Staying up-to-date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
  • Conducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
  • Performing requirements analysis.
  • Documenting and communicating the results of team efforts.
  • Effectively communicating their insights and plans to cross functional team members and management.
  • Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
  • Working closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staff.
  • Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff.
  • Allocating resources and maintaining cost efficiency.
  • Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
  • Performing user acceptance testing.
  • Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.
  • Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures.
  • Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
  • Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.
  • Managing competing resources and priorities.
  • Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects
  • To perform any other related task as assigned by the Company.

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Possess a Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) will be an added advantage.
  • Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Technical Writer

Job Description

  • Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, operations, testing, proposal, tender and user documentation;
  • Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality;
  • Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and non-technical users;
  • Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking documentation work to meet product release dates and client deliverables;
  • Maintain a library of application documentation, cataloguing it for internal and external use;
  • Publish and maintain templates for written documentation produced by others (technical specifications, RFP responses, etc.), ensuring a consistent “look and feel”; and
  • Performs any other related task as assigned by the Company.

 

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Application Development or equivalent.
  • 3 to 5 years of working experience required in an IT development environment.
  • Experience in creating documentation for audiences with different levels of technical skill.
  • Excellent in writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Excellent in English and Bahasa (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to read some programming code.
  • Experience in presenting technical information in a live setting, such as classroom training, presentations, or video conference.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize complex content.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Executive, Product/Business Development

Job Description

  • Leading the entire life cycle of product, from defining the scope, building the technology, creating great customer experience to acquiring customer;
  • Creating product roadmap to visualise the overview of technology and products, ensuring the maximum effectiveness of the project roll-outs;
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s product as an app-based business, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success;
  • Identify and evaluate technology trends and evolving social behaviour that may support or impede the success of the product;
  • Establish a governance process that meets government, regulators, partner, and company SOP;
  • Oversee the innovation and improvement of all products as well as the day-to-day product activities in such a way that ensures that the products are constantly growing to suit market needs and requirement;
  • Ensure that necessary steps are being taken to make any modifications that are being made in the product or strategy in order to bring out the best results for the business;
  • Develop deep analytical tools that analyse results and benchmark product performance and present results to demonstrate the impact of initiatives;
  • Execution of marketing plan and initiatives; and
  • Perform any other related task as assigned by the company.

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent;
  • A minimum of 5 year(s) of working experience in Product Management is required for this position;
  • Experience in FinTech industry/environment;
  • Possess good knowledge in digital product;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with a proven ability to present analysis results to senior management;
  • Exceptional in writing solution proposal and in-person presentation skills;
  • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel; and
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Protégé

Positions

  • Software Developer (15 vacancies)
  • Business Analyst (6 vacancies)
  • Junior Customer Engineer (2 vacancies)
  • Sales Executive (2 vacancies)

 

Job Description

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Computer Network Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Artificial Intelligence/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Business Administration or equivalent from any institution recognized by the Government.
  • Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

 

Job Requirement

  • Monthly allowance of RM2,000.00.
  • 12 months on-the-job & soft skills training.
  • 12 days annual leave.
  • Medical benefit/Mileage claim.
  • Group Personal Accident (GPA).
  • SOCSO and EIS Contribution.

 

Placement

Desa Pandan (KL) or Cyberjaya

Internship

Internship Eligibility / Requirements

  • Candidate must possess or currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Software Development/ Information Technology/ Multimedia Technology or any equivalent courses.
  • CGPA of 3.0 and above.
  • Interns shall be placed at various departments in the Company.
  • Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
  • Willing to learn and independent.
  • Preferably students who are in their last/final semester.
  • Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English.
  • Applicants must be willing to work in Desa Pandan, Kuala Lumpur/ Putrajaya/ Cyberjaya.
  • Internship duration of 6 months.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Benefits

  • Monthly allowance of RM1,200.00.
  • Gain real and valuable work experience.
  • Guidance from experienced personnel.

For internship application, please submit resume, academic transcript, copy of certificates and letter from university to hr@edaran.com.

Software Developer

Job Description

  • Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software.
  • Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company.
  • Professionally maintain all software and create updates regularly to address customer and company concerns.
  • Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch.
  • Troubleshoot coding problems quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace.
  • Regularly fix bugs every time it occurs.
  • Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of confidential information.
  • Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions.
  • Assist and support the coaching and training of other team members.
  • To perform any other related task as assigned by the Company.

 

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Knowledge in following programming languages e.g ASP.NET, C#, PHP, .Net, MS SQL, JavaScript, JQuery, MySQL, Windows Service, Devexpress and Mobile Application.
  • Well understanding of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Model View Controller (MVC) design patterns.
  • Understanding of Google Console and react native framework is optional.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Mobile Developer

Job Description

  • Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support).
  • Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code.
  • Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions.
  • Write unit and User Interface tests to identify malfunctions.
  • Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance.
  • Design interfaces to improve user experience.
  • Liaise with product development team to plan new features.
  • Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards.
  • Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols.
  • Perform any other related task as assigned by the company.

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Knowledge in React Native or any hybrid frameworks.
  • Experience with third-party libraries, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Console e.g. Developer Console, Apple Developer Program and Google Play Console.
  • Competent in expeo.io library.
  • Familiarity with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) design principles.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a good problem solving attitude.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Database Administrator

Job Description

  • Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end users’s specialised role.
  • Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views.
  • Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner.
  • Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data.
  • Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.
  • Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
  • Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.
  • Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
  • Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
  • Perform any other related task as assigned by the company.

Job Requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
  • At least 3 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Preferably Senior Executive specialized in IT/Computer – Network/System/Database Admin or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of database queries, database theory and database design.
  • Hands-on experience with database standard and end user applications.
  • Experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third party tools.
  • Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding.
  • Familiarity with programming languages and Application Programming Interface (API).
  • Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
  • Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.

Business Development Account Manager

Job Description

  • To achieve sales target for Recurring Business and Business Development Department.
  • Develop and prepare business development plans, marketing strategies and sales forecast.
  • Develop new business proposal, business model and presentation.
  • Introducing new products/services and value added solution to existing and potential customers.
  • To liaise with Principal/Distributor and Sales Department in identifying right solutions for potential clients.
  • Account management, developing new customers, regular presentation and sales pitch to customers.
  • Participate in selected tender, RFP or RFQ.
  • Participate in any projects as required.
  • Perform any other related task as assigned by the Company.

 

Job Requirement

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Information Technology or equivalent.
  •  3 – 4 years of working experience in sales, business, marketing and information technology.
  • Ability to understand user requirements and able to present the business concept to potential clients.
  • Advantage to candidate that has networking relationship with Government, GLC Companies and Private Enterprise.
  • Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Independent and attention to details.
  • Applicant should be Malaysian Citizen.

Sales Account Manager/Sales Executive

Job Description

  • Develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies and plans to achieve business target.
  • Identify high potential sales opportunities, build rapport and educate customers on the best solutions available.
  • Lead and develop account strategy using customer’s growth plans, budget and project timelines.
  • Establish and manage strong presence in the market and develop strong relationship with customers and business partners.
  • Take the lead in organizing pre-sales activities such as conducting detailed solution demonstrations, high-level consultative sessions and product walk through.
  • Ensure high post-sales satisfaction that enables repeat business with customer.
  • Prepare proposals and tender with the goal of winning deals with the maximum revenue and margins.
  • Ensure personal sales target is met and assist team member in achieving the overall sales target.
  • Perform any other related task as assigned by the Company.

 

Job Requirement

  • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or Sales/Marketing/Business.
  • 3 to 5 years sales experience with a sound domain knowledge in solutions sales/application services or maintenance services.
  • Able to quickly understand customers’ needs, develop and implement innovative plans to meet customers’ requirements.
  • Ability to present highly complex technical and business concepts to the customers.
  • Good coverage in Government and Government Link Companies.
  • Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Excellent written verbal communications skills.
  • Pay attention to details, professional and independent.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.