In 1991, Modular Corp (M) Sdn. Bhd. launched the world's first application to replace bank passbooks with smart cards. More than ten years later, that technology remains the most reliable and secure form of electronic banking in the world.

Modular Corp's many ground-breaking achievements -- born from its focused commitment to R&D --has resulted in first hand proof that a small Malaysian company can make a significant impact on the way the world does business.

Ahead of its time from the beginning, Modular Corp was incorporated in Malaysia in 1987, when hardly anyone had even heard of smart cards. While many new smart card companies have emerged in recent years, Modular Corp remains in a class of its own by continuing to push limits and set standards in smart card-based technology and applications.

With a record a turnover of RM64.877 million for 2003, Modular Corp remains driven by the same vision, dedication and promise it has had since its early shoestring budget days: To move technology forward for the benefit of everyone.

Ibrahim Hussain - Group Chairman

A member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, over the past 15 years Ibrahim Hussain has gained vast international experience in corporate finance and management services as Manager of the Banking/Finance and Tax division of Arthur Andersen & Co., as Managing Director for Sterling Devereux Financial Services Ltd, as Group Managing Director of SMPC Corporation Bhd and as founder of and consultant for Alpha Resources Capital Sdn Bhd.

Abdul Wahid Abu - Managing Director

Abdul Wahid Abu worked for the Computer Division of Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) and the Prime Minister's Department for over 15 years where he developed the computerised management support system and management information systems for Malaysia's Chief Executive. His drive to 'move the country and the world forward' led to the founding of Modular Corp and to its many groundbreaking achievements over the next 15 years.

Haleelur  Rahman  Abdul  Gaffoor -
FCCA, CA(M), AIBM Sr
Head of Business Development

Haleelur Rahman Abdul Gaffoor is a Chartered Accountant with qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) United Kingdom. He is a member of Institute Bank-Bank Malaysia and Malaysian Institute of Accountants. Prior to joining the Group in 1998, he accumulated 9 years' experience in banking and finance with HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and 3 years' experience in audit and business reengineering with several public listed companies.

Mohd Hanip Bin Maah - Assistant General Manager, Delivery Channel

Mohd Hanip Bin Maah graduated from Aberdeen University with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Business Computing in 1985. In 1987 joined Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) as the Project leader in the Banking and IT division, responsible for assigning, designing and programming the Bank Islam Malaysia smart card system. In 1995 he took up the position of Head of Operations and IT department with BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, acquiring 5 more years of valuable hands-on banking and IT experience before joining Modular Corp in 2000.

Rahamah binti Abdul Raffar - Manager, Quality Assurance

Pn Rahamah joined Modular Corporation Sdn Bhd in February 2006 as the Customer Relationship Manger. Prior to joining Modular Corporation, she was the Head of ATM Centre of one of the Anchor Bank in Malaysia. She has about 25 years of experience in the banking industries in the supporting (back room) and customer service role.

Out of a shoestring operation with its 'offices' in the corner of a parking garage, Modular Corp (M) Sdn Bhd is incorporated in Malaysia in July 1987.

Modular Corp is appointed the only Authorised Distributor for Bull CP8 (France) card products in Malaysia.

Modular Corp initiates Malaysia's first assembly of universal smart card reader / writer devices.

Modular Corp introduces the locally designed M301 Security Access Control package.

With technical backing from Modular Corp and an initial order for 50,000 cards, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad becomes the first bank in the world to replace customer savings passbooks with smart cards.

Modular Corp is appointed Authorised Distributor of Bull CP8 products in Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia.

Modular Corp provides technical support and training for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to start developing smart card applications for its staff and students.

Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia makes first use of an upgraded version of Modular Corp M301 Security Access which integrates a computerised clock into the system.

To keep up with customer demand, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad receives a second delivery of 50,000 Bull CP8 smart cards.

Modular Corp installs a Security Access System at Pusat Komputer Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and provides technical support on smart card Computer Access development.

Modular Corp develops an electronic cash and credit payment system for a local catering company at Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia.

Modular Corp is appointed Value Added Reseller of Bull CP8 products in Malaysia & Brunei.

Modular Corp officially launches the world's first Multipurpose Smart Card, ID~MAS.

Modular Corp is the only Malaysian company to recieve an invitation to sit on Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Multipurpose Smart Card Advisory Panel. The Panel, which comprises 15 technology companies from all over the world, addresses technical and implementation concerns for the successful launch of BNM's own multipurpose card.

Modular Corp signs a Framework of Cooperation (FOC) to incorporate an ID~Mas system at University Putra Malaysia. The signing is witnessed by Malaysia's Prime Minister, YAB Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

In recognition of its contribution to technological developments in the region, Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) awards Modular Corp MSC Status. MSC Status allows select information technology companies to enjoy special governmental and infrastructural support for their R&D work.

Modular Corp implements the first multipurpose card to see cooperation between Universiti Putra Malaysia and BSN Commercial Bank. These cards, given to 30,000 staff and students, carry both bank and client applications and allow users to conduct MEPS Ecash transactions.

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad orders a further 100,000 smart cards and the implementation of personalisation and branch office systems.

Modular Corp is appointed a panel member for Payment Multipurpose Smart Card (PMPC) to assist Malaysian Electronic Payment System (MEPS) in the preparation of Concept Request for Proposal documents nationwide.

A second batch of 30,000 Bull CP8 smart cards are ordered by Affin Bank Berhad for client University Putra Malaysia (Kad Putra) and for private colleges.

Modular Corp is appointed as consultant to Bank Islam Smart Credit Card Project to assist Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad in various technical issues.

Modular Corp is appointed by Malaysian Electronic Payment System (MEPS) to supply 1,000,000 smart cards and provide technical services for the national Payment Multi-Purpose Card (PMPC) Project.

Modular Corp facilitates collaboration between University Utara Malaysia and Affin Bank Berhad to provide a smart card that carries both bank and client applications. 20,000 cards are issued to staff and students.

Asia Smart Cards Centre Sdn. Bhd. (ASCC), a joint venture company between Modular Corp and Boustead, sets up a smart card Personalisation Centre to personalise Payment Multipurpose Cards to financial institutions nationwide.

Modular Corp is appointed by Malaysian Electronic Payment System (MEPS) to provide the Technical Services for the transport industry. Under the PMPC Project, banks commence rollout of smart cards to their customers.

Number of smart cards delivered to Malaysian banks reaches the 9 million mark.

Awards/Certification achieved by the company:
 1. MSC status achieved on 23^rd March 1998
 2. ISO9001:2000 certification achieved in 2005
 3. Ducaty Award 2005 - The Ultimate Card of the Year 2005:
     Most Entrepreneur Company from Frost & Sulivan
 4. Axalto 2005 Partner Award: "Best Value Creation"
 5. Gemalto Partner Network: Sales Excellence, South Asia