BOARD OF DIRECTORS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT
KONG CHUNG VUI
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Board Committee: Nil
Age: 57 | Nationality: Malaysian | Gender: Male
Date of Appointment: 2 December 2024
Academic / Professional
Qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
at University of Westminster,
United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts (First Class)
in Architecture at Manchester
Metropolitan University,
United Kingdom
Present Directorship of
Public Companies (Listed)
Public Companies (Non-Listed):
Nil
Kong Chung Vui (“Mr. Ben Kong”) has over three decades of experience in architecture, construction and property development across Sabah, Malaysia.
He began his career in 1990 as an Assistant Architect at Kean Architect Sdn. Bhd. before completing his postgraduate studies. In 1995, he joined Pembinaan OCK (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. as Project Manager, overseeing major developments in Kota Kinabalu, including a clubhouse, marina, and the Pan Pacific Hotel with its associated power-generation facilities.
In 2000, Mr. Ben Kong joined Wah Mie Group as Executive Director, where he spearheaded the company’s rebranding and led the development of various residential, commercial and mixed-use projects throughout Sabah. From 2011 to 2020, Mr. Ben Kong served as the Managing Director of Riverson Corporation Sdn. Bhd., overseeing the delivery of RM600 million Riverson’s mixed-use development in Kota Kinabalu’s central business district, which comprises healthcare facilities, SOHO units, retail outlets and commercial office spaces, including the Gleneagles Medical Centre.
In 2008, Mr. Ben Kong founded Borneo Estate Development Sdn. Bhd. (BEDSB), where he continues to provide strategic leadership and project oversight as the Managing Director. Under his direction, Borneo Estate Development has advanced major development initiatives, including the masterplans of Kota Belud (Bira-Bira Bay), Tuaran (Laya Laya) as well as Kingfisher Eden in collaboration with Sabah government-linked companies and the Sabah State. He also oversaw the completion of Kondominium Maya @ Likas, a high-rise residential development that reflects his commitment to sustainable urban growth and community-focused development.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Mr. Ben Kong has made significant contributions to the real estate industry and the community. He served as Secretary-General of the Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (SHAREDA) from 2013 to 2015, before being elected Vice-President from 2015 to 2017. He currently serves as a Director on the Board of Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School.