At IRIS, ESG is more than a framework; it is a commitment to creating meaningful impact and long-term value. We integrate sustainability into our strategy and decision-making, with clear roles for our Board, management, and business units in delivering positive outcomes for stakeholders, communities, and the planet.
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We reduce our footprint through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and climate action initiatives.
We foster inclusivity, ensure a safe and healthy workplace, and support community well-being and human rights.
We uphold transparency, integrity, and ethical practices, with clear accountability at every level.
Our Materiality Assessment identifies and prioritizes the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that matter most to our stakeholders and business. By focusing on these key areas, we drive sustainable growth, enhance transparency, and create long-term value for all.
Guided by our Sustainability Policy, the Group’s Sustainability Strategy reflects our commitment to creating long-term value for our stakeholders through responsible environmental stewardship, meaningful social impact and sound governance. By integrating sustainability principles across our operations and decision-making processes, we aim to drive sustainable business practices while contributing to the following six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Sharing of climate action best- practice - strategy, action plan, initiatives
Conduct business operations in an environmentally responsible manner, through Reduce, Reuse, Recycle practices
IRIS is proud to be part of the first cohort of MDCAP signatories that consists of 28 businesses from the digital economy sector. This pledge is aligned with the government’s commitment to be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
As a proud member of ESG Association of Malaysia (ESGAM), IRIS connects with a dynamic network of industry leaders dedicated to advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-sector partnerships, we work together to drive meaningful and sustainable change.
A Malaysian aged 53, Dato’ Poh was appointed to the board on 7 January 2026.
Dato’ Poh is a graduate of Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, with a Bachelor of Business Management.
Dato’ Poh has brought over three decades of corporate and investment leadership experience, having begun his career with the Hong Leong Group in 1994. Over the years, he has held key strategic positions including Managing Director of Hong Leong Group Securities Berhad, Managing Director of GuocoLand (Malaysia) Berhad and Managing Director of the Group Investment Office of HL Management Co Sdn. Bhd.
From 14 June 2018 to 1 March 2021, he served as the President and Group Managing Director of IRIS Corporation Berhad.
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A Malaysian aged 53. Mr H’ng Boon Harng joined IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), in year 2017 and was appointed to the Board of IRIS Corporation Berhad 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 year 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 69, Haji Hussein previously held the same position under IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), where he was appointed 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 Head of Public Sector and GLC division 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 Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 54, Mr. Ling previously held the same position under IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), where he was appointed 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 redesignated 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. In June 2026, he stepped down from the board of TrickleStar Limited and was redesignated as the Managing Director of TrickleStar Malaysia, a position he holds till today.
Mr. Ling currently serves as the Chairman of Risk Management and Sustainability Committee and Remuneration Committee and is a member of Audit Committee and Nomination Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 63, Dato’ Ng previously held the same position under IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), where she was appointed on 1 February 2022.
Dato’ Ng is the Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Leong Assurance Berhad, Fraser & Neave Holdings Berhad, Autocount Dot com Berhad, Nano Malaysia Berhad and Lac Med Berhad, and a director of Digital Penang and Paradigm REIT Management Sdn Bhd. 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 Committee, Risk Management and Sustainability Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 77, Dato’ Dr. Abu Talib previously held the same position under IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), where he was appointed 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 year 1999 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 Chairman of Nomination Committee and is a member of Audit Committee, and Risk Management & Sustainability
Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 70, Dato’ Mohamed Khadar previously held the same position under IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary), where he was appointed 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 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, Capital A Berhad, as its Independent Non-Executive Director and on the Boards of the Astro group of companies.
Presently, he is also a director of Tune Protect Group Berhad and BNP Paribas Malaysia Berhad.
Dato’ Mohamed Khadar currently serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Risk Management and Sustainability Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
A Malaysian aged 81, was first appointed to the Board of IRIS Corporation Berhad (now a subsidiary) on 7 November 2018, and has been the Executive Chairman of the Group since 30 August 2023.
Dr Poh was re-designated from Executive Chairman to Non-Independent and Non-Executive Chairman on 7 January 2026.
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.