ENCIK LATIF BIN IBRAHIM
En. Latif bin Ibrahim, a 45-year-old Malaysian, is the Financial Controller, having been appointed to the position on 14 September 2026. Prior to his appointment, he was the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance of the Trustee-Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and is a Chartered Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). En. Latif is also a member of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia (HBSACM) and has completed the ASEAN Senior Management Development Program.
En. Latif has over 20 years of experience across financial management, accounting, corporate finance, treasury, strategic planning and investor relations. He began his career with Boustead Holdings Berhad in 2005 as a Management Trainee and subsequently progressed through various finance roles, including Accounts Executive and Assistant Accountant within the Group Finance division, where he gained experience in financial reporting, accounting and group finance functions.
In December 2009, he joined PLKH Group, where he held progressively senior roles across finance and corporate finance. During his tenure with the Group, he was involved in financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and business planning, treasury and funding management, financial modelling, capital management and the evaluation of the Group’s financial performance and funding requirements. He also played a key role in supporting management on financial and strategic matters, including the assessment of funding structures, cash flow requirements and long-term financial sustainability of the Group and its infrastructure projects.
Alongside his broader financial management responsibilities, En. Latif led and supported numerous major corporate finance initiatives involving multi-billion-ringgit fundraising, refinancing, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring. He was instrumental in the financial close of several significant infrastructure projects involving equity funding, government support financing, sukuk programmes and syndicated term financing. His experience also encompasses valuation analysis, due diligence, financial modelling and the structuring and securing of Islamic financing from leading financial institutions.
On 1 April 2024, En. Latif was transferred from PLKH Group to the Trustee-Manager as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Finance. In this role, he was responsible for corporate finance initiatives and investor relations matters, including engagement with investors, analysts, financial institutions, regulators and other key stakeholders.
With his appointment as Financial Controller on 14 September 2026, En. Latif brings to the role an extensive combination of financial management, accounting and corporate finance experience, together with a strong understanding of the Group’s businesses and financial structure. His experience in working closely with senior management, Boards of Directors, financial institutions, investors and government stakeholders supports the Trustee-Manager in maintaining sound financial management, governance and long-term financial sustainability.