Who We Are
Terengganu Silica Consortium (TSC), incorporated on 19th July 2013 (Co. No: 201301025269), is a leading producer of high-purity silica products. Terengganu Silica’s deposit, the largest silica resource in Asia, is in Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia. It spans over 800 hectares of lease land with proven reserves exceeding 150 million tons of high-purity grade silica. Our resource and plant facilities are strategically situated in the center of Asia, ensuring proximity to customers, and optimizing logistical efficiency.
Our Background
TSC is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to producing high-purity silica products in Setiu, Terengganu. Our focus is on delivering top-tier industrial silica that meets rigorous industry standards for various advanced applications.
The TSC plant plays a critical role in our broader strategy to supply high-purity silica to global markets. Equipped with advanced technology, the plant ensures efficient, contamination-free transportation and adheres to stringent environmental standards. With extensive deposits and reserves, TSC is a key player in supplying top-quality silica for advanced material applications, committed to excellence and sustainability.
Board Of Directors
Guided by a shared vision for sustainable growth and value creation, the directors work collaboratively to steer Terengganu Silica towards its objectives.
GROUP CHARIMAN & DIRECTOR
HIS HIGHNESS, TENGKU SRI TEMENGGUNG RAJA, DATO’ SERI TENGKU BAHARUDDIN IBNI AL – MARHUM SULTAN MAHMUD was appointed to the board as Group Chairman on 10th May 2010. Y.A.M. sits as the Chairman and Director of TRG Industrial Minerals Sdn Bhd and also the shareholder in Terengganu Silica Consortium Sdn Bhd.
Y.A.M Tengku received his certificate in Hotel Management from Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) in 1994, and subsequently pursued his undergraduate studies in Tourism Business & Finance (Marketing) at the University of De Montfort, United Kingdom in 1996.
Before establishing the TIM Group of companies, Y.A.M Tengku has an excess of 15 years hands on experience leading companies in various industries as key Board member. Y.A.M Tengku is a member of the Audit Committee, Project Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company. He is also the Chairman and director of TRG Industrial Minerals Sdn. Bhd., the largest shareholder in Terengganu Silica Consortium Sdn. Bhd and TRG Silica (Marang) Sdn. Bhd.
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. N. Surendren was appointed to the position of Group Managing Director of Terengganu Silica on 1st January 2025.
He pursued his undergraduate studies in Law at Bond University, Australia in 1995 and further obtained his Master in Business Administration (Marketing) from University of New Zealand in 2003.
Since joining Terengganu Silica in 2010 as Chief Executive Officer, he has been an integral part of the company’s growth and success. His strategic direction and leadership have been critical in advancing the company’s operations and capabilities. Under his guidance, Terengganu Silica has expanded from a 500,000 MT capacity plant to its current state-of-the-art facility with a production capacity of 1.3 million MT.
His vision for the future of the company has been exemplified by pioneering projects such as “”Customized Silica Production,”” a first in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, his leadership has resulted in the successful establishment of TRG Silica (Marang), positioning Terengganu Silica to become the largest single producer of silica in the world, with a projected capacity of 3.9 million MT. Under his tenure, Terengganu Silica has also earned the prestigious ASEAN Mineral Award, which has further solidified our reputation on the international stage.
DIRECTOR- TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION
Mr. Koki Asari was appointed to the Board as a Director on 18th May 2023. He acts as a Group Leader, Inorganic Chemical Group, Mineral Resources & Inorganic Chemicals Department, Tokyo Head Office, Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
Mr. Koki Asari holds a Bachelor of Politics from Waseda University and has served various positions within the Group in Vietnam and Taiwan.
DIRECTOR- TOCHU CORPORATION
Mr. Naoyasu Sugimoto was appointed to the Board as a Director on 23rd June 2023. He acts as a director of the Resources Department, Tochu Corporation. Mr. Naoyasu Sugimoto graduated Faculty of Political Science from Doshisha University in 1986. He has experienced in the supply of metal materials for automobiles for many times and managed the metal manufacturing industry in China and In India he had been working as a trading company.
