Yeng Chai Lai

Background

Lai, Yeng Chai was born on March 31, 1953 in Kusial Town, Kelantan, Malaysia. Son of Keng Teck and Bee Sim (Koh) Lai.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1976. Diploma in Systems Analysis, Institute Tadbiran Awam Negara, Kuala Lumpur, 1979. M. Business Management, Asian Institute Management, Makati, Philippines, 1983.

Bachelor of Laws (honorary), University Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, 1994.

Career

Senior general administrative officer timescale, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Kuala Lumpur, 1976-1983; assistant manager, Low Yat Group of Companies, Kuala Lumpur, 1983-1985; development planning manager, Genting Berhad/Resorts World Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, 1985-1992; chief operating officer, Asiatic Development Berhad, Kuala Lumpur, since 1992. Part-time lecturer Malaysian Institute Management, Kuala Lumpur, since 1992. Director Asiatic Golf Course Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, since 1993.

Achievements

• Yeng Chai Lai has been listed as a noteworthy real estate executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ex director Hoklian Holdings Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, 1987-1990, Lihok Holdings Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, 1987-1990. Member Malaysian Institute Management, Institute Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of United Kingdom (associate), Marketing Professional Club (chartered), Graduate Association American Institute of Management.

Interests

• Avocations: Chinese philosophy and culture, Malaysian political development.

Connections

Married Sew Yen Lim, November 20, 1978. Children: Suet Koon, Suet Hooi, Suet Voon, Ching Sheng.

Father:

Keng Teck Lai

Mother:

Bee Sim (Koh) Lai

Spouse:

Sew Yen Lim

child:

Ching Sheng Lai

child:

Suet Voon Lai

child:

Suet Hooi Lai

child:

Suet Koon Lai