People & Leadership

PATRON OF THE YMCA OF KUALA LUMPUR

TRUSTEES OF YMCA KL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS OF JULY 2026 - JUNE 2027

Very Rev. Philip Thomas is the President of YMCA of Kuala Lumpur and a respected Christian clergy leader. He serves as the President and Vicar of the Orthodox Syrian Church in Malaysia, providing pastoral leadership and spiritual guidance to the community.

He has held significant positions within the national and regional Christian ecumenical movement, including Past President of the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) and Chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM). Internationally, he has contributed to the global YMCA movement as an Executive Committee Member of the World Alliance of YMCAs (WAY).

His longstanding service to the YMCA includes roles such as President of the Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY), Vice President of the National Council of YMCAs of Malaysia (NCYM), and currently, President of YMCA Kuala Lumpur. His leadership continues to strengthen YMCA KL’s mission, partnerships, and impact.

Mr. Lim Ngee Huat, Paul, is the Vice President of YMCA of Kuala Lumpur and a member of its Programmes & Youth Committee & Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ For the Deaf Committee. He is a retired professional with over 50 years of experience, including 10 years as a teacher and approximately 40 years as an entrepreneur.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to his roles at YMCA KL, where he is committed to supporting youth development and educational initiatives. Past member of MIM Toastmasters Club KL & YMCA KL Toastmasters Club, Mr. Paul demonstrates strong communication, mentoring, and leadership skills. In his retirement, he continues to contribute his experience and guidance to YMCA KL, helping to inspire and nurture younger generations.

Mr. James Low Yok Lin is a retired senior civil servant with 30 years of service, culminating in his role as Under Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and two LL.B. degrees from Northumbria University and the International Islamic University Malaysia, and is an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya.

He has also contributed to two legal publications by authoring chapters on the Law of Contract and Contract Law. Passionate about serving the community, Mr. James is keen to provide legal advice on a pro bono basis. He currently serves as the Honorary Secretary of YMCA Kuala Lumpur.

Rev. P. R. Peter currently serves at Trinity Assembly of God, Kuala Lumpur, where he is actively involved in pastoral ministry.

Over the years, he has faithfully served in the leadership of the Indian Language division of the Assembly of God Malaysia, contributing significantly to the growth and development of Tamil and Indian language ministries throughout the nation.

He has also held several key leadership roles in theological education, including serving as the Past President of the Alumni Association of Malaysia Tamil Bible College and as a former Board Member of Malaysia Tamil Bible College, where he played an important role in strengthening biblical training and supporting future generations of Christian leaders.

In addition to his local church ministry, Rev. Peter continues to serve as a guest lecturer at various Bible colleges, equipping pastors, ministry leaders, and students with sound biblical teaching.

Gifted with a strong evangelistic calling, he ministers extensively through preaching and teaching, both within Malaysia and internationally.

Mr. Low Chee Teng is the Honorary Treasurer of the YMCA of Kuala Lumpur and a retired accountant with extensive financial and corporate experience. He began his career in New Zealand, serving in the Accounts Department of Chubb NZ for approximately 2.5 years before returning to Malaysia in 1977 to join Malaysia Airlines (MAS). He served with MAS until his retirement in 2006, culminating in his role as Chief Financial Officer of the MAS Group. Throughout his career, he also held directorships in various MAS subsidiaries and associate companies, both locally and overseas.

A committed contributor to community and church initiatives, Mr. Low has served in numerous leadership and committee roles within Wesley Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur (WMCKL), including Past President of Methodist Men, Past Chairman of the Membership & Evangelism Committee, Committee Member of the Missions Committee, Bangsar Parish Leader, Committee Member of Stewardship & Finance, and Committee Member of the Bahasa Malaysia Ministry. In addition, he has served as Governance Adviser for Asia CMS Berhad.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Ms. Laura is an experienced professional in Financial Accounting and Management, with experience in SAP-FI implementation. She was part of a 100+ member team involved in the initial phases of SAP implementation Modules for a large conglomerate in the early 2000s. Her key strengths include Costing and Budget Management.

As a Financial Accountant, she has drawn up accounts and kept pace with the Financial book keeping evolution and transitioning from traditional manual “T” Accounts and Ledgers to Computerized Accounting transactions in modern IT in MYOB, Accpac (Sage), and SAP. She also has expertise in IT Solutions Implementation, Project Management, Business Blueprint, Change Management, and Migration of Data up until the successful extraction of Financial Statements.

Ms. Laura is a seasoned leader in accounting and human resource management, with extensive expertise in financial governance and sustainability. She fosters a positive workplace culture and drives organisational growth while safeguarding financial health and guiding YMCA to align with its vision and mission.