SOCAT's

Role and Purpose

SOCAT or Southern Catalyst Sdn Bhd

A government-linked entity, wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc.), SOCAT operates as a value creator and national enabler, driving catalytic projects that align with Malaysia’s national development priorities and the vision of the JS-SEZ.

From our roots in plantation and property development, we are now charting a bold transformation – turning Ladang Air Manis (LAM) into a next-generation Agri-Food Tech and Innovation District, built on sustainability, advanced manufacturing and inclusive prosperity.

Catalyse innovation-led industries
Support national sustainability goals

Our Purpose

Develop talent, R&D capacity
Maximise national and regional value

Board of Directors

En. Awang Husaini
Bin Sahari
Chairman
Dato’ Mohammed Ridha 
bin Dato’ Haji Abd. Kadir
Director
Mohd Hisyamuddin
Bin Awang Abu Bakar
Director
Syaiful Hafiz
Bin Moamat Mastam
Director
Nurazfa Binti Amin Director
Dato’ Sr Azmar Bin Talib Director
Ts Myrzela Binti Sabtu Director

Senior Management

Ir. Mohd Nazree
bin Abu Kassim
Chief Operating Officer
Mohd Shahreza
bin Maswan
Senior Director, Property
Anuar bin Bahador Director, Finance
& Compliance
Khairur Rijal
bin Othman
Director, Human
Resource & Admin

Board of Directors

Senior Management