From Chips to Homes, Fruits and Education

Datuk Tan Say Jim, Group Managing Director and Group CEO of IRIS Corporation Bhd, discusses his core e-passport business, high trade receivables, its primary contribution to group revenues and the reasons behind its pursuit of business with African nations.

He also discusses its expansion into education with Stamford College, renewable energy, property development (in the Pacific islands) and its Rimbunan Kaseh projects, its agro-technology efforts.

He also discusses the entry of FELDA, which purchased a 20% stake in the company earlier in 2014.