Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC), a prominent tin miner and metal producer, has appointed Nicolas Chen Seong Lee and Lam Hoi Khong as Co-Group Chief Executive Officers, effective 1 January 2026. This strategic move follows the retirement of Dato’ Dr. Patrick Yong Mian Thong, who will continue to serve on the Board as an Adviser, providing strategic guidance and overseeing new projects.
The dual leadership model aims to enhance MSC’s operational effectiveness, governance, and strategic execution, ensuring continuity and sustainable growth. Chen will focus on operational, corporate, and institutional matters, whilst Lam will manage financial, sales/marketing, commercial, and governance-related functions.
The Board of Directors expressed gratitude for Dato’ Patrick’s leadership, under which MSC achieved significant milestones and established a strong foundation for growth. MSC, a subsidiary of The Straits Trading Company Limited, is listed on both the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and the Main Board of Singapore Exchange.
