Board

The establishment of MyBIM began in 2011 and is led by Jessica Mak, the founding chairperson. Other founding members include Dr. Anthony Chong, En. Amir Hamidi, Mr. Venugopal, Ms. Ho Koon Wei, Ms. Anne Laura, Ms. Sariah Ibrahim, En. Marzuki Ong, Mr. Lee Tur Chung, and En. Mohd Adam Mahadi. The founding members of MyBIM are educated Deaf individuals with a diverse range of skills, including linguistic abilities, information and communications technology (ICT), and extensive experience in education, community development, and leadership within the Deaf context and community.

The current board of MyBIM consists of seven members, directly elected by its ordinary members. Board members serve a three-year term and may be re-elected. Due to geographical distances, meetings are conducted at least four times a year via videoconferencing.

BOARD MEMBERS
(2026 – 2028)

MS JESSICA MAK MEI-E

President / Deaf

MS HO KOON WEI

Deputy President I / Deaf

DR WAN PUSPA MELATI

Deputy President II / Hearing

EN CHUA TUAN SEK

Secretary / Deaf

PN LAU EK BIN

Assistant Secretary / Deaf

DR LEE TUR CHUNG

Treasurer / Deaf

MS GERALDINE SHALINI JOHN

Assistant Treasurer / Deaf

MR JOEY BRYAN GUNTAS

Committee Member / Deaf

MS NUR HIDAYAH QANIE BINTI ABDULLAH

Committee Member / Deaf

MS THAM SIN EE

Committee Member / Hearing

Advisory Board

BOARD MEMBERS
(2026 – 2028)

MS JESSICA MAK

President / Deaf

MS HO KOON WEI

Deputy President I / Deaf

DR WAN PUSPA MELATI

Deputy President II / Hearing

EN CHUA TUAN SEK

Secretary / Deaf

PN LAU EK BIN

Assistant Secretary / Deaf

DR LEE TUR CHUNG

Treasurer / Deaf

MS GERALDINE SHALINI JOHN

Assistant Treasurer / Deaf

MR JOEY BRYAN GUNTAS

Committee Member / Deaf

MS NUR HIDAYAH QANIE BINTI ABDULLAH

Committee Member / Deaf

MS THAM SIN EE

Committee Member / Hearing

Advisory Board