Richard Ling takes over helm of Shin Yang Group effective Jan 1, 2026

KUCHING (Dec 30): Shin Yang Group Bhd has promoted its chief operating officer (COO) Richard Ling Peng Ling, to chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of incumbent CEO Captain Ting Hien Liong.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the shipping group said Ling will lead the group’s strategic direction and expansion, while overseeing leadership and performance, brand development and product evolution.

It said his focus will be on sustaining growth while enhancing long-term stakeholder and corporate value.

Ling was appointed COO in 2023 and was responsible for the group’s day-to-day operations, operational execution, internal controls and cost management initiatives.

He joined the Shin Yang Holding Group in 1997 as an accountant at Forescom Plywood Bhd. In 1998, he moved to the headquarters of Shin Yang Sdn Bhd as senior accountant, where he handled the group’s financial reporting functions.

Since 2008, Ling has overseen treasury and corporate finance, including funding strategies, banking relationships and capital management.

He was promoted to financial controller and company secretary of Shin Yang Group Bhd in 2009, before being redesignated as chief financial officer, leading finance, accounting, taxation and corporate secretarial functions.

Meanwhile, the group has appointed Jeremiah James Sadasivan, 48, as COO.

Jeremiah has more than 20 years of experience in operations, capital projects, production planning, supply chain coordination, and product and market development.

Prior to his appointment, he served as operations manager of Shin Yang Plywood Sdn Bhd.

Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles involving end-to-end operational oversight, performance optimisation, management of large teams and assets, implementation of efficiency and compliance frameworks, and support for business growth through cross-functional coordination.

“His experience and operational expertise are expected to strengthen the group’s execution capabilities and enhance operational efficiency across its core business segments,” it said.