Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai is a highly influential figure in Malaysia’s corporate and industrial sectors. He holds significant positions in various companies, including YKGI Holdings Berhad, Starshine Holdings Sdn Bhd, and Asteel Resources Sdn Bhd, with a focus on roofing products and building materials. With 35 years of corporate management experience, he serves as the Group Executive Deputy Chairman of YKGI Holdings Bhd. Beyond business, Tan Sri Soh plays significant roles in industry associations and government councils, holding positions such as President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and President of the National Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM). He is actively involved in National Employment Council (NEC) and has a notable background in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) coordination. His educational background includes a Diploma in Technology (Materials Engineering), a Diploma in Management, and an MBA from the University of Bath, making him a Fellow Member of the Malaysia Institute of Management (MIM). Tan Sri Dato’ Soh’s contributions span leadership, industry, and education, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Malaysia’s business landscape.

The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (NCCIM) is a non-profit body advocating for Malaysia’s business community since its inception in 1962 by the Cabinet of the Government of the Federation of Malaya. Reorganised in 1974 to include the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, NCCIM now boasts over 700,000 members from five key chambers including DPMM, ACCCIM, MAICCI, MICCI, and FMM. Unified through consensus, the chamber focuses on facilitating industry discussions, disseminating relevant information, representing member interests to authorities, fostering both local and international trade and other initiatives supporting the business sector’s growth and challenges in Malaysia.