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LEADERSHIP

            “Leading by Example”

The Management

The management of SBIS is led by the leadership of a dedicated, professional team, with the objective of offering the best international education to the community. Contact us now for more information.

Ms. Tan Siak Hun
Principal

Masters in Special Needs  (University of Nottingham)
Bachelor in Business Studies (University of Southern Queensland)

As the principal of Sri Bestari International School effective July 2023, Tan Siak Hun is a passionate educator who has more than 20 years’ experience in international, private and government school systems. Prior to joining Lang Education Sdn Bhd, Siak Hun had previously worked with Garden International School, Taylor’s International Schools (Cheras and Puchong), Sri KDU and LeapEd Services (a subsidiary company of Khazanah Nasional).

Throughout her career in education, Siak Hun has coached and upskilled more than 150 Malaysian and expatriate teaching staff at the campuses. She has accomplished this by enabling her team with 21st century teaching skills, providing strategic direction to the senior management and collaborating with ministry officials to enhance the standard and quality of the campuses. For example, she had successfully led and implemented school accreditation initiatives which resulted in Taylor’s International Schools being accredited
as the first Quantum Learning Distinguished School in the World in 2020.

Siak Hun holds a Masters in Special Needs from the University of Nottingham and Bachelor in Business Studies from University Of Southern Queensland. She is also an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) under the International Coaching Federation, Siak Hun enjoys leading change, motivating people towards a vision and making a positive impact on the education community.

Siak Hun is married with 2 beautiful children. She enjoys oil painting, spending time with her family and outdoor activities such as walking and travelling.

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Ms. Komal Khorana
Deputy Principal (Curriculum and Student Development)

Master in Education, School Leadership (Open University Melaya) 
Bachelor in Education TESL (Hons) (Management and Science University)
Diploma in Social Science Counselling (College Tunku Abdul Rahman)

Ms Komal Khorana started her teaching career in 2008 after completing a B.Ed. (Hons) TESL.
She initially worked as a Key Stage 2 class teacher, taking responsibility for pastoral care.
She was appointed as the Vice Principal in 2013. During her tenure at her previous school,
she created an atmosphere to students for multifaceted development, where children are
encouraged to channelize their potential in the pursuit of excellence.

As the Head of Primary School in SBIS, her role is to inspire and motivate the Primary staff and children to achieve the highest educational standards. In our curriculum, the student is the primary focus and each child is involved in the learning process. She leads and manages all aspects of the daily routines and running of the Primary school. As an experienced educator for more than 12 years, she is passionate about providing an environment which ensures that all children have an opportunity to discover their interests, develop their skills and become the best possible versions of themselves.

“Teamwork is the hallmark of Sri Bestari International School. I am very sure through collaborative effort we can achieve more to benefit our students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.”

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Dr. Leong Koon Wah
Deputy Principal (Enrichment)

Ph.D in Education (Asia e University)
Master in Business Administration (UKM)
Bachelor in Engineering (Hons) (University of Nottingham)

Dr. Leong Koon Wah began his educational career in 2005 after graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and school leadership, he further advanced his academic journey and earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from Asia e University in 2019.

Dr. Leong started as an Upper Secondary Mathematics teacher, where he specialised in preparing examination cohort students and consistently guided them towards achieving strong outcomes in Mathematics. His commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire both students and colleagues led to his promotion as Head of Mathematics Department in 2016, and subsequently Principal in 2017.

In 2019, Dr. Leong joined Sri Bestari International School (SBIS) as the Head of Secondary, where he was responsible for academic matters, curriculum delivery, and student achievement across the secondary division. During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening teaching quality, introducing structured academic tracking, and enhancing pastoral support systems for students.

Recognising his strengths in strategic planning and whole-school development, the school leadership reassigned Dr. Leong to the role of Deputy Principal (Enrichment). This transition allowed him to broaden his impact beyond the secondary level. In this capacity, he now oversees school-wide enrichment programmes, co-curricular development, student leadership platforms, and initiatives that promote holistic excellence. His role bridges academic learning with wider student experiences, ensuring that SBIS students thrive both inside and beyond the classroom.

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Board of Governors

Professor Dr. Kamila Ghazali

Honorary Professor, Universiti Malaya & Adjunct Professor, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Dato Dr. Sharifah Maimunah Syed Zin

Consultant STEM Education
Unit International Science
Technology & Innovative
Centre for South-South
Cooperation under the
Auspicious of UNESCO (ISTIC)

Former Director of
Curriculum Development, MoE

Mr. Leo Chan Hon Weng

Company Secretary

Datin Roslina Abdul Manap

Former Head of Accounts
of Sekolah Sri Bestari

Mr. James Wong Chee Chin

Lawyer at Jeff Leong, Poon
and Wong Associates

Administrative and Academic Team