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Dato' Mohd Salleh bin Hashim DPMP, PMP, PCM
Born	(1947-10-14) October 14, 1947 Perak, Malaysia
Nationality	Malaysian
Education	University of Malaya (Bachelor of Economics)
Occupation(s)	Executive Chairman, CEO
Known for	Former MD of Perak-Hanjoong Simen, leadership in renewable energy and agriculture
Title	CEO of Gopeng Berhad
Spouse	Arfah binti Samad
Children	4; Mohammad Syazwan Salleh, Syerleena Salleh, Sazreena Salleh and Sorfeena Salleh

Dato' Mohd Salleh bin Hashim is a Malaysian corporate executive and entrepreneur. He is best known as the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gopeng Berhad, a public-listed company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. Salleh is noted for transforming the company into a multifaceted organisation with strategic interests in agriculture, real estate, and renewable energy. He previously held key leadership roles at Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd and was a board member of KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd.

Early life and education

Mohd Salleh was born in Perak, Malaysia in 1947. From a young age, he demonstrated an aptitude for analytical thinking and business. He pursued higher education at the University of Malaya, where he obtained his Bachelor of Economics degree in 1970.University of Malaya Alumni Records, 1970. During his university years, he was actively involved in student leadership and regional development initiatives."Leading Figures in Malaysian Industry", The Star, 1998.

Career

Perak State Development Corporation (PSDC)

Following his graduation, Salleh joined the Perak State Development Corporation, a government-linked company focused on economic growth and industrialisation in the state. His tenure at PSDC exposed him to large-scale planning and intergovernmental collaboration. During this time, he oversaw infrastructure development projects and was instrumental in laying the foundation for future investment inflows into Perak."PSDC Infrastructure Milestones", Perak Government Archives, 1974.

Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd

Salleh later became the Managing Director of Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd, a prominent cement manufacturing firm located in Padang Rengas. The company played a crucial role in supplying materials for national infrastructure projects. Under his leadership, the firm expanded its operational output to 3 million tonnes per annum for clinker and 3.4 million tonnes per annum for cement. In 2010, the company was fully acquired by YTL Cement for RM200 million, a strategic acquisition that reflected the strong foundations laid during Salleh's tenure."YTL to acquire full control of Perak-Hanjoong". Retrieved 2025-05-14.

KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd

Dato' Mohd Salleh was appointed to the Board of KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd on 14 October 1998. During his tenure, he served as the Chairman of the Audit Committee, contributing significantly to the company's governance and financial oversight. He played a pivotal role in steering the company's strategic direction."KFC Holdings Malaysia Annual Report 2005" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-05-14.

Gopeng Berhad

Mohd Salleh joined Gopeng Berhad as a board member in 1993. He was appointed Managing Director in 1996 and became Executive Chairman and CEO in 2006. Under his leadership, the company restructured its legacy mining interests and shifted focus towards sustainable sectors including oil palm cultivation, real estate, solar energy, and agrotech ventures.

Business operations

Oil palm cultivation

Gopeng Berhad owns and manages over 1,434 hectares of oil palm plantations in the Kota Bahroe Estate, much of which was reclaimed from disused mining land. Approximately 73% of the estate was previously a tin mining area. The plantations are MSPO-certified and contribute meaningfully to Malaysia's edible oil exports."Gopeng Berhad Plantation Profile", Bernama, 2021.

Property development

Gopeng Berhad has completed and continues to develop over 328 acres in residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Perak. Notable developments include Taman Seri Raia and Bandar Baru Lapangan."Gopeng Industrial Development Plan", Ipoh Echo, 2020.

Solar energy

The crown jewel of Gopeng Berhad's green initiatives is the 50MWac solar photovoltaic (PV) facility developed in Kampar via its subsidiary GBS Suria Sdn Bhd. The plant cost RM218.76 million and represents one of the largest privately owned solar facilities in Malaysia. The electricity generated is sold to Tenaga Nasional Berhad under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement."Gopeng solar project granted extension". Retrieved 2025-05-14.

Pineapple cultivation

In 2020, the company diversified into high-value crops with the GoPine MD2 pineapple project, which spans 404.7 hectares. The RM12 million investment targets both domestic and export markets, with an expected annual yield of 25,000 tonnes by 2025."Gopeng MD2 Pineapple Project", Malay Mail, 2020.

Net worth

As of 2025, Mohd Salleh holds 132,975,000 shares in Gopeng Berhad. Estimates of his total net worth, not including equity, real estate, and private investments, exceeds RM100 million . His holdings are split between direct ownership and indirect equity via Juitaneka Sdn Bhd."Gopeng Berhad Ownership Summary – Futunn". Retrieved 2025-05-14.

Honours

Mohd Salleh has been conferred multiple state honours:

Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP)

Pingat Pangkuan Negara (PMP)

Pingat Cemerlang Masyarakat (PCM) These awards recognise his service to industry, economic development, and corporate sustainability.

Personal life

Dato' Mohd Salleh is married to Arfah binti Samad. They have four children: Syazwan, Syerleena, Sazreena, and Sorfeena. His daughter Syerleena is currently the General Manager of Corporate Affairs and Human Resource at Gopeng Berhad.

External links

Gopeng Berhad Official Website

RAM Sustainability - ESG Ratings

Gopeng Solar PV Project Extension - SolarQuarter

Gopeng Berhad Financials - KLSE Screener

Gopeng Berhad Profile - Reuters

Gopeng Pineapple Centre Launch - Bernama

MD2 Pineapple Hub Initiative - Ipoh Echo

Sunway to Build Gopeng Solar Plant - MIDA