Our Committee
Meet the experienced leaders driving Sarawak's angel investment ecosystem forward
Leadership
Dato Patrick Liew
Chairman
SBAN
Dato Patrick Liew is known for his journey from being in civil service to corporates to being an entrepreneur and an investor. Dato Patrick Liew has impacted the entrepreneurial landscape in Sarawak as the Chairman and Founder of multiple entities, one of which is iCube. With the establishment of iCube Innovation Sdn Bhd, the pioneering private incubation and coworking space, he has spearheaded the digital economy ecosystem. His initiatives include fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth.
"Angel investing isn't just about funding ideas — it's about fueling dreams, nurturing people, and building a better tomorrow for our communities."
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Dato Ir. Janang Bungsu
Deputy Chairman
Konsortium Bumi Consultants and Services Sdn Bhd
Dato Ir. Janang Bungsu, born in Bintangor, Sarawak on 14 February 1974, is a distinguished engineer and visionary corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in project design and management. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Kejuruteraan Jafri Sdn. Bhd. and Managing Director of Konsortium Bumi Consultants and Services Sdn. Bhd. A graduate of Universiti Malaya with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Dato Janang is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.
"Invest where innovation meets impact, nurturing Agritech to feed the world, powering sustainability through Green Energy, shaping livable futures with Smart Cities, inspiring progress in Tourism and the Creative Economy, redefining spaces with PropTech, and preserving life through Water and Environmental Technology."
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Executive Committee
Anne Kung Soo Ching
Treasurer
Instacom Engineering S/B
Anne has a distinguished record in corporate finance, having been involved in the successful listing of QUALITY, and INSTACOM GROUP BHD. She served as the CEO upon listing in both listed entities. Graduated from the London School of Economics, she also holds professional qualifications in law and accounting. She is actively involved for over 15 years on the committee of the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Malaysian Employers Federation and served as a director on the board of the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and on the Council of the Sarawak Biodiversity Corporation.
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Hazwan Razak
Secretary
BioVerde Technologies Sdn Bhd
Hazwan is the founding CEO of BioVerde Technologies, a state-backed biotech venture transforming Sarawak's rainforest biodiversity into sustainable economic opportunities. Previously, he led Innovation & Entrepreneurship at SDEC, building Sarawak's digital ecosystem that empowered over 60,000 SMEs, startups, and innovators. An Obama Asia-Pacific Leader and an Acumen Fellow, Hazwan brings experience spanning governance, technology, and social impact. Trained in engineering at Melbourne and Oxford, he began in upstream oil & gas before moving into the startup world and social entrepreneurship.
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."
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Melvin Ong
Assistant Secretary
Karuna Sarawak
Melvin has a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Northwestern University, IL. He was the Engineering Manager & Head of Asia Pacific office with O2 COOL where he had overseen the design & development of the misting fan & cooling products, international patent. Melvin founded a successful e-commerce company in Chicago where he sold 100,000 units of Power banks online in a month. He is a co-founder of Karuna Sarawak, an award-winning Creative Agency in Malaysia which does branding, advertising, web development & digital marketing.
"Curiosity is the spark that ignites every breakthrough — it pushes us to ask, explore, and discover what others overlook."
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Committee Members
David Chew
Committee Member
FAME International Training S/B
David Chew is the CEO of FAME International College, FAME International Skills Academy, and head of the FAME International Education & Training Group in Sarawak. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and corporate training, he has led FAME's transformation into a premier education hub, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and international partnerships. David is a member of Vistage, and the driving force behind FAME-Meta, an e-learning platform expanding into ASEAN markets. Beyond education, he is a celebrated abstract artist and Advisor of the Sarawak Artists Society.
"Know your purpose. Believe in what you do, and do what you believe."
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John Law
Committee Member
Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.
John has a Masters in Marketing from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Having worked in TV Production in Astro, John worked his way up from talent management to being Assistant Production Manager. He was involved in the conception of Roda Impian & the first season of the Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant. John later established Kim Hin Berhad's Marketing Communications & spearheaded the Product Branding division from product design & development, product concept, print & online collateral as Head of Marketing & Communications. He co-founded Karuna Sarawak which is an award-winning Creative Agency in Malaysia.
"Persistence builds strength, consistency builds trust, and hard work guided by clear planning builds lasting success."
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