THE board of Chin Hin Group Bhd has rolled out a planned leadership transition across its ecosystem of listed companies which is structured to reinforce succession continuity and support the next phase of institutional growth.
The transition arrives alongside Chin Hin’s official inclusion in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 where the group debuted at No. 292, reflecting its expanding operational footprint and regional presence.
Under the succession plan, Datuk Seri Chiau Beng Teik will transition from his role as non-executive chairman to become the founder and chairman emeritus of the integrated builder, developer and home solutions conglomerate.
Concurrently, he will serve as chairman emeritus for Chin Hin Group Property Bhd Signature International Bhd, Fiamma Holdings Bhd and Ajiya Bhd.
In this apex advisory capacity, Beng Teik will continue to provide long-term counsel and strategic mentorship, thus ensuring the group remains anchored to its foundational disciplines.
Youngest EY award recipient
As part of the same transition, Datuk Wira Chiau Haw Choon will be appointed as executive chairman of Chin Hin Group Bhd, Chin Hin Group Property Bhd, Ajiya Bhd, Signature International Bhd and Fiamma Holdings Bhd.
Haw Choon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Marketing from Deakin University, Australia.
He joined the Chin Hin Group as executive director in 2006 at the age of 22 and was subsequently appointed to the board as group managing director on Jan 23, 2015.
Haw Choon has over the past two decades played a central role in transforming Chin Hin from a family-owned enterprise into a professionally managed and diversified integrated group, leading successive phases of expansion, acquisition, integration and operational transformation while strengthening the group’s IntraBuild ecosystem.
These credentials have also been recognised beyond the group. In 2017, he became the youngest Malaysian recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Malaysia award at the age of 33.
The recognition reflected his role in transforming Chin Hin from a building materials trading business into a professionally managed Main Market-listed integrated group.
‘One Vision, One System, One Culture’
“The Board views this as a carefully planned step in the group’s long-term succession journey – one that reflects the maturity of Chin Hin’s leadership structure and its continued institutionalisation as the group enters its next phase of growth,” commented the Chin Hin Group board.
“This is not a change in direction but the continuation of a long-term plan.”
As Chin Hin moves into its next chapter, the group remains focused on delivery quality, margin improvement, prudent capital management, stronger governance, digital transformation and sustainability – all anchored by its core strengths and a shared culture of One Vision, One System, One Culture.”
To further strengthen leadership continuity across the wider corporate framework, Shelly Chiau Yee Wern will expand her executive responsibilities.
Currently serving as executive director of Chin Hin Group Bhd, Chin Hin Group Property Bhd and Signature International Bhd, her mandate will be extended to include Ajiya Bhd and Fiamma Holdings Bhd to streamline cross-platform integration.
The transition is underpinned by a robust financial foundation and a market presence spanning 12 countries.
As of end-December 2025, the group maintained a controlled net gearing ratio of 0.53 times. Forward earnings visibility remains highly resilient, supported by a RM2.10 bil construction order book, RM2.18 bil in unbilled property development sales and an estimated RM1.28 bil order backlog within the Home & Living segment.
Moving forward, Chin Hin’s business model remains firmly anchored around its core integrated competencies in building materials, construction engineering, property development and home and living solutions.
At 4,18pm, Chin Hin Group was down 1 se or 0.48% to RM2,07 with 33,900 shares traded, thus valuing the company at RM7.33 bil. – June 30, 2026
