We prioritise our people’s wellbeing, support communities through meaningful initiatives, and uphold ethical practices across our supply chain.
We prioritise employee wellbeing by promoting a healthy and supportive workplace. Through recognition, health and wellness initiatives, we help our people achieve balance, resilience, and fulfillment.
To boost employee morale, enhance job satisfaction, and foster a sense of belonging and appreciation within the workplace through thoughtful and birthday celebrations.
IRIS recognises the value of diversity for the different perspectives that it brings to enhance our decision-making processes. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. Our age and nationality diversity are as represented below:
Employee Age Group
Employee Origin Distribution
To meet UN SDG5 on Gender Equality, we invested heavily to increase the representation of women especially in technical roles. The results of our decades-long effort has borne fruit with the current employment of 103 female pilots. However, we recognise that we still have a long way to go towards achieving gender equality across the board. We are committed to addressing systemic gender bias by closely monitoring and assessing our gender pay gap. Other than industry-wide bias with fewer women in aviation, especially technical roles, our employment track record shows no systemic gender bias at employment and in pay scales.
We prioritize diversity and inclusion by creating a workplace that values individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing equal opportunities, fostering a culture of respect and support, and embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation and success.
Two other key strategic drivers help us maintain a competitive position in attracting talent, namely competitive remuneration and benefit packages, as well as opportunities for career and skills development. Our benefits cover our Allstars' financial, physical and emotional well-being.
To power our transition to become a digital travel and lifestyle company, training investment forms an important aspect of our talent management and development efforts. In 2023, we invested over RM3.7 million in employee training.
Total Amount Spent on Employee's Training
We put our employees' safety first by providing practical training, clear protocols, and a culture that empowers everyone to act responsibly and with confidence.
Emergency Fire Drills, Chemical Spillage Control
ABAC Training, IRIS Cyclic Security Awareness Self-Assessment
At IRIS, we invest in our people through upskilling and reskilling, and have clocked the following training statistics.
We are committed to giving back by supporting conservation efforts, engaging in volunteer programs, and contributing to charitable causes that strengthen our communities.
We contribute to environmental conservation and community development through hands-on initiatives that create lasting impact.
A team of IRIS employees volunteered alongside Zoo Negara's maintenance personnel to help clean and beautify the zoo's grounds. This initiative, held for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, supported Zoo Negara's efforts in conserving endangered species, preserving natural habitats, and enhancing public awareness of environmental issues. By promoting interaction with nature, the programme also fostered positive social impact and community well-being.
IRIS works closely with the Free Tree Society to support community-driven reforestation and environmental education initiatives. Through this partnership, we aim to promote biodiversity, environmental awareness, and sustainable living within the communities we serve.
Activities include:
Environmental talks to raise awareness on sustainability and conservation.
Hands-on workshops that engage participants in practical environmental actions and green practices.
We look forward to continuing our efforts with the Free Tree Society through more impactful community activities that foster a greener and more sustainable future.
Our people give back by engaging in volunteer efforts that support health, wellbeing, and social good.
IRIS employees actively participated in blood donation efforts with the National Blood Bank.
IRIS staff learned creative ways to reduce waste by turning leftover citrus peels into natural, eco-friendly cleaners, promoting sustainable living through hands-on participation.
We support charitable initiatives and events that raise funds and awareness for meaningful causes.
IRIS extended its support to the Penang Sports Club International Invitational Tennis Tournament 2025 and KL Open 2025, reinforcing our commitment to youth and grassroots sports. Our continued sponsorship provided a platform for both local and international talent to compete at an international level, fostering athletic talent and promoting active living.
Our Commitment to Fair Labor Practices
We are dedicated to creating a workplace that upholds fairness, equity, and dignity for every employee. We ensure that all employees receive wages that meet or exceed minimum legal requirements, eliminate excessive working hours and promote balanced schedules that allow time for rest, personal well-being, and productivity. Our practices are guided by local and internationally recognized labour standards. By embedding fairness, safety, inclusion, and opportunity into our workplace, we demonstrate our leadership in corporate responsibility and our commitment to continuous improvement.
Ethical Standards
We strictly prohibit forced or exploitative labour in any form. Every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and equality in a safe and supportive environment.
Diversity & Equal Opportunity
We are continuously improving our efforts to build a diverse workforce, ensure equal opportunities, and eliminate discrimination at every level. We create pathways to employment for underprivileged groups and foster an inclusive culture where every voice is valued. Our structured internship programs provide meaningful learning, career development, and opportunities for future employment.
Safe & Respectful Workplace
We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying, or any form of inappropriate behaviour. Employees are encouraged to report concerns directly to Human Resources with the assurance that all cases will be handled confidentially, fairly, and with urgency.
Awareness & Accountability
We communicate our labour standards and policies clearly to all employees, ensuring awareness, accountability, and a shared responsibility to uphold them throughout the organization.
Strictly Prohibited
We do our best to support economic development of the countries we operate in by procuring goods and services from local suppliers where possible. In 2023, 42% of goods and services are sourced locally in Malaysia.
We believe unequivocally in the rights inherent to all human beings irrespective of race, sex, nationality, religion or any other status. Our approach to human rights is aligned with international labour laws and is highlighted in our Code of Conduct and Ethics.
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A Malaysian aged 52. Mr H’ng Boon Harng joined our Group in year 2017 and was appointed to the Board as Group Finance Director on 1 March 2021.
He has over 20 years of extensive experience in accounting and finance functions and started his career in one of the Big Four international accounting firms and later years joined public listed and private property development companies where he held managerial position in finance.
He graduated in Accountancy from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in year 1997 and later obtained his Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification in year 2002. He is currently a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and fellow member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
A Malaysian aged 68, was appointed to the Board on 28 July 2017.
Haji Hussein graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) and Diploma in Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA.
He is an approved Tax Agent under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia and a Member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia. He is also an approved Company Secretary under the Companies Commission of Malaysia, Affiliate Member of The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries Administrators and a Member of the Institute of Approved Companies Secretaries.
He is currently the Director of Folks DFK & Co., a member firm of DFK international since year 2007. He joined Azman, Wong, Salleh & Co back in year 1979 and the firm was then merged into Folks DFK & Co. on 1 February 2006. He has vast experience in the full range of public accountancy services including audit, accountancy, taxation, secretarial, consultancy services and insolvency assignments covering wide range of clients.
Previously, he was the Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Encorp Berhad from year 2017 – 2021, and also on the Board of Felda Investment Corporation Sdn. Bhd. From year 2017 – 2022.
Haji Hussein currently also serves as a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 53, was appointed to the Board on 7 November 2018..
Mr. Ling graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Bristol, England in year 1994 and was awarded the Degree of an Utter Barrister from Lincoln’s Inn in year 1995. He started his career at HLG Securities, the stockbroking arm of the Hong Leong Group of companies before being appointed as an Executive Director of United Traders Securities where he headed the Research and Corporate Finance divisions from year 1997 to 2003. In year 1999, he was also appointed to the Board of SHH Resources Holdings Berhad, a furniture manufacturer listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia as a Non-Executive Director. In May 2015, he was re-designated as the Deputy Chairman of that company, a position he held till December 2016.
In March 2019, he was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of TrickleStar Limited, a company listed on the Catalyst Market in Singapore. In January 2023, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board, a position he holds till today.
Mr. Ling is currently a Senior Associate at Leong Partnership Advocates and Solicitors, a boutique law firm focusing on corporate work. He is also a Certified Mediator with the Malaysian Bar Association.
Mr. Ling currently serves as the Chairman of Remuneration Committee and is a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 62, was appointed to the Board on 1 February 2022.
Dato’ Ng Wan Peng is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Leong Assurance Berhad, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad, Securemetric Berhad and Autocount Dotcom Berhad, Nano Malaysia Berhad and Lac Med Berhad, and a director of Digital Penang. She is a council member of SIDEC (Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation) and UTAR (University Tunku Abdul Rahman).
Dato’ Ng was Chief Operation Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, championing the country’s digital economy, from year 2009 until December 2020. She is a competent leader and highly motivated professional with more than 30 successful years in the corporate and public environment. Her areas of expertise are in strategy planning, digitalisation, business transformation, organisation development, process improvement and innovation management. She graduated from USM (Universiti Sains Malaysia) and is a HBS (Harvard Business School) Alumni.
Dato’ Ng currently serves as a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 76, was appointed to the Board on 7 November 2016.
Dato’ Dr. Abu Talib graduated with a BSC and MSC from the Louisiana State University, United States of America and holds a Doctorate in Agriculture Science from the University Of Gent, Belgium.
He has wide experience in Operational and Management aspects, including Marketing, Business Development, Communications and Public Relations, when he was at the Multimedia Development Corporation (“MDeC”) promoting the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) from year1999 to 2008.
Prior to joining MDeC, he was a research Scientist in the Malaysia Rubber Board (MRB). He has a wide experience in R&D in Agronomy and Soil Chemistry, and authored about 50 technical, scientific and research papers. In the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia (RRIM), he held various administrative and management positions. In year 1997, he was appointed as the Deputy Director General (Development) of the Malaysian Rubber Board and held the position until he opted for early retirement in year 1999 when he joined MDeC.
Dato’ Dr. Abu Talib currently serves as a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Chairman for Nomination Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 69, was appointed to the Board on 28 November 2018.
Dato’ Mohamed Khadar is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and is also a Chartered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants..
He has had more than 35 years’ experience in financial and general management. He served as an auditor and a consultant in an international accounting firm, before joining a financial services group. Dato’ Mohamed Khadar has held various senior management positions in the then Pernas International Holdings Berhad, including as President and Chief Operating Officer. Dato’ Mohamed Khadar was previously on the Board of RHB Capital Berhad, as its Independent Non-Executive Chairman, and on the Board of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad, as its Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.
Presently, he is also a director of Capital A Berhad, Tune Protect Group Berhad and BNP Paribas Malaysia Berhad.
Dato’ Mohamed Khadar currently serves as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and is a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 80, was appointed to the Board on 7 November 2018.
Dr Poh was re-designated as the Executive Chairman on 30 August 2023.
Dr. Poh Soon Sim has been in private medical practice since year 1972. He was previously on the Board of Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) from 31 January 1991 to 25 November 2011. He was also a Member of the Board of Audit and Risk Management Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee of HLFG. He was also a Director in Wing Tai Malaysia Berhad previously. He retired from Wing Tai Malaysia Berhad on 29 November 2017.
Currently, he is a Director of Hong Leong Company (Malaysia) Berhad, a public company incorporated in Malaysia..
