Leadership & Expertise

Management Team

Multidisciplinary Excellence

Our management team brings extensive experience across mining, plantation, finance, and project delivery, ensuring compliant and sustainable operations with professional governance.

Board of Director

Managing Director

Mr. Kelvin Lau Loo Chiew

Mr. Kelvin Lau Loo Chiew

Managing Director

Mr Kelvin Lau serves as the Managing Director of ASR Golden Hook Resources Sdn. Bhd., where he is responsible for overseeing the overall management, strategic planning, and business development of the company.

He is a businessman with experience in the logging and natural resources sector, with operational exposure in multiple states in Malaysia as well as in Indonesia.

In his role, Mr Lau provides leadership to the management team and ensures that the company's operations and projects are aligned with its long-term business objectives and corporate governance standards.

Management Team

Management Profiles

Dr. Lim Teong Hua portrait

Geologist & Plantation Manager

Dr. Lim Teong Hua

Supports geological assessment, resource evaluation, and technical planning. Registered Professional Geologist (PGeol) Malaysia.

Detailed Profile

Dr. Lim is a well-accredited Consultant Geologist / Project Consultant with over 47 years of experience in the mining industries, and over 20 years' experience in the plantation sector. He is the Executive Chairman of Tropicrop Management Services Sdn. Bhd., a position he has held since 1992.

Dr. Lim has a Ph.D (W.U. Oxford, UK) in Project Management (Geology), and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Geology (Universiti Malaya). He is a Registered Professional Geologist (PGeol), Malaysia, and a Professional Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in the U.K.

Dr. Lim was attached to Malaysia Mining Corporation Bhd., a Malaysian public listed company, for over 20 years until 1992. Acting as Head of Exploration and also as Project Manager, he has successfully completed more than 60,000 meters of diamond core drilling, and has undertaken evaluation of one large complex poly-sulphide base-precious metals skarn deposit.

Under Tropicrop, Dr. Lim has continuously provided consultancy to the Heidelberg-Hanson Cement Group, the largest quarry aggregates producer worldwide, listed in the U.K. Since 2004, Dr. Lim has continually produced Annual Public Reports to certify the rock reserve of the group's 20-odd quarries in Malaysia for submission to the London Stock Exchange.

Professional Certifications

Dr. Lim Teong Hua certification 1
Dr. Lim Teong Hua certification 2
Mr. William Law portrait

Financial Advisor

Mr. William Law

Leads funding strategy, investment structuring, and financial planning with over two decades of project financing experience.

Detailed Profile

William Law brings over two decades of extensive experience in project management and financing to our team. Holding a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, he has a remarkable track record that includes successfully listing Anchor Resources Limited on the Singapore Exchange in 2016.

Under his leadership, William has achieved substantial funding for ventures, demonstrating expertise in IPO placements, financing, and strategic partnerships. His focus on South East Asia Markets has consistently driven success.

Funds Management – CACH: • Established in 2014, China Asia Capital Holding Ltd (CACH) initially catered to an industry trade group. • Today, it manages assets and investments exceeding USD 500 million. With over 50 partners and associate firms, CACH operates globally, providing investment management and advisory services. • Their presence spans Seychelles, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, reinforcing their stature as a premier financial powerhouse.

Dr. Tommy Chan Wai Keong portrait

Project Manager (Mining & Plantation)

Dr. Tommy Chan Wai Keong

Leads project delivery across mining, plantation, and construction operations with hands-on field experience.

Detailed Profile

Dr. Tommy Chan Wai Keong, 53 years old.

He has extensive hands-on experience in farming and plantation operations, including site management, workforce coordination, and day-to-day operational delivery. His plantation background includes oil palm operations and agricultural support work.

He also has solid experience in mining and construction projects, covering project planning, field execution, logistics coordination, and safety management. This includes leading multi-site teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to required standards.

With a practical, results-focused approach, he supports operational readiness, project execution, and continuous improvement across mining, construction, and plantation activities.

Ms. Pooi Wai Ching portrait

Finance & Accounts Manager

Ms. Pooi Wai Ching

Oversees financial administration, accounting functions, budgeting, and compliance reporting.

Detailed Profile

Ms Pooi Wai Ching oversees the company's financial administration, accounting functions, and internal financial controls. She supports management in budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements.

Team Experience

Operational Experience

The management team has extensive experience across various agricultural and plantation operations:

Gold mining operations

Bauxite mining operations

Palm oil plantation operations

Professional Track Record

Major Geological & Mining Projects Accomplished

Dr. Lim Teong Hua, our Geologist & Plantation Manager, brings over 47 years of experience in mining industries with a proven track record of successful project completions:

Malaysia Mining Corporation

Head of Exploration and Project Manager

1970s-1992
  • Completed over 60,000 meters of diamond core drilling
  • Evaluated large complex poly-sulphide base-precious metals skarn deposit
  • Ore reserve evaluation, ore-body modelling, bulk sampling
  • Mine planning and ore scheduling using SURPAC, DATAMINE, and Jeff-Whittle's 4-D Pit Optimization
  • Managed 42 large tin dredges in Malaysia
  • Marine placer tin prospecting off coasts of Malacca, Kedah, Pulau Langkawi (Malaysia), and Takuapa, Phuket (South Thailand)

Heidelberg-Hanson Cement Group

Consultant Geologist - Annual Public Reports

2004-Present
  • Continuous consultancy to the largest quarry aggregates producer worldwide (U.K. listed)
  • Annual Public Reports certifying rock reserves for 20+ quarries in Malaysia
  • Reports submitted to London Stock Exchange

Major Quarry Projects

Competent Person's Reports & Valuations

2016-2019
  • 2016: Simpang Pulai Quarry (Perak) - Valuation & Due Diligence, successfully acquired by Cabaran Premix Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2017: Nilai Quarry (Negeri Sembilan) - Valuation for Bursa Malaysia, acquired by Minetech Resources Bhd.
  • 2018: Pulau Salak Quarry (Kuching, Sarawak) - Setup assistance for Sokha Pantai Quarry
  • 2019: Hulu Langat Quarry - Competent Person's & Competent Valuer's Reports for Bursa Malaysia, successfully acquired by Sunway Corporation Bhd.

International Projects

Cross-border Mineral Projects

Ongoing
  • Granite dimension stone project (Halaman Mantap Sdn. Bhd.) - Reports for Hong Kong Stock Exchange submission
  • Mongolian mineral projects (gold, silver, copper) covering over 10,000 ha in Altai and Shiirt, Mongolia
  • REE (Rare Earth Elements) deposits identification and evaluation in Malaysia

Recent Projects (2021-2024)

Recent Geological Assessments & Investigations

2021-2024
  • 2024 (Ongoing): Soil and rock investigation at Langkawi island - Hanson Quarry Products Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2024 (Ongoing): Quartz resource investigation at Kanthan extension area, Perak - TH Intan Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2024: Investigation of resources at Gopeng under ML 115 Mukim Tanjung Tualang, Perak - Tung Hup Mining (Perak) Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2024 (Ongoing): Competent Person's Report on Bestari Jaya sand concession - Infraharte Holdings Berhad
  • 2024: Sand and tin investigation at Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, Selangor - Infraharte Holdings Berhad
  • 2023: Soil and rock investigation at Rawang Quarry, Selangor - Hanson Quarry Products Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2023: Investigation for sand potential at Serendah, Malaysia - API Trading Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2022-2023 (Ongoing): Geological assessment and reserve evaluation by diamond drilling at Kanthan, Perak - TH Intan Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Tung Hup Group)
  • 2023 (Ongoing): Reserve computation and certification for submission to Malaysian court, PSSB in Durian Tunggal, Melacca - Permai Selaras Sdn Bhd.
  • 2023: Soil investigation drilling, rock resource computation and mine pit design over 100 acre selection within Plot B, Lot 5243 Selayang, Hulu Selangor - MDCON 3 Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2021-2022: Geological assessment of the gold potential at Kechau 8 covering over 700 acres at Kuala Lipis, Pahang - Alpha Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2022: Investigation for tin in weathered profile and granite bedrock for tin, covering 200 acres at Temiang, Negeri Sembilan - Alpha Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2022: Diamond drilling investigation of an approved quarry concession covering 104 acres at Bukit Lagong, Sungai Buloh, Selangor - Hanson Quarry Products Sdn. Bhd.
  • 2022: Geological Assessment and work recommendation (pitting, trenching and drilling) over an area of 500 acres manganese prospect at Sg. Terah, Kelantan - Tung Hup Sdn. Bhd.

Other Major Clients

Diverse Mining & Quarry Clients

Various
  • Bertam Roadbase, Bertam Capital, Cabaran Premix, Cabaran Granite
  • Pantai Quarry, Swee Quarry Group, Imperial Plantations
  • RMC Holdings, GemSpring Sdn. Bhd., Dolomite Corporation Bhd.
  • Minetech Resources Bhd., Ideal Mining, Tung Hup Group
  • Goldhill Fortune Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Nirvana Group)

Corporate Information

Corporate Details

Position/RoleName/Entity
Managing DirectorMr. Kelvin Lau Loo Chiew
Geologist & Plantation ManagerDr. Lim Teong Hua
Project Manager (Mining & Plantation)Dr. Tommy Chan Wai Keong
Financial AdvisorMr. William Law
Finance & Account ManagerMs. Pooi Wai Ching
Holding CompanyPrecious Resources Group Ltd.
Company SecretaryLoh Chia Juu (MIA Member)
Legal AdvisorGregory Chan, Tam, Moo & Ang, Advocates & Solicitors