Leadership Team

Madam Lee Phaik Hwa

Group Executive Chairman, Founder

To educate a child is to light a lamp that will guide generations.
At SIM, we do it with heart, hope, and purpose.

Madam Lee Phaik Hwa is the co-founder and Group Executive Chairman of SIM Education Group. With a deep-rooted passion for education and community development, she has played a foundational role in establishing the Group’s early direction, philosophy, and values.

Since SIM’s inception in 1999, Madam Lee has been instrumental in shaping the Group’s holistic approach to learning — one that combines academic achievement with emotional intelligence, character building, and strong family values. Her dedication to nurturing not only students but also educators and families has been a cornerstone of SIM’s growth and identity.

Madam Lee is especially known for her hands-on leadership style, heartfelt communication, and motherly guidance across all levels of the organization. She continues to inspire the SIM team with her strong belief in education as a lifelong mission and a meaningful path for personal and societal transformation.

Dr. Goh Ka Tin

Founder & Chairman D’monte Preschool Education Group

Early education lays the foundation for life. At D’MONTE, we’re not just caring for children — we’re shaping futures with heart, purpose, and integrity.

Dr. Goh Ka Tin is the visionary Founder, Franchisor, and Chief Executive Officer of the D’MONTE Group of Childcare & Development Centres. With over 26 years of experience in the early childhood education sector, Dr. Goh has grown D’MONTE into a trusted brand with more than 30 outlets across Malaysia.

Throughout her career, Dr. Goh has remained deeply committed to raising the standards of preschool and childcare services in Malaysia. Under her leadership, the D’MONTE Group places a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement, as demonstrated by its long-standing commitment to ISO 9000 certification and annual audits.

Dr. Goh’s leadership philosophy is rooted in nurturing every child’s potential in a safe, structured, and stimulating environment — while also empowering educators with the tools, training, and systems to succeed. Her ability to blend academic structure with a warm, family-oriented culture has been key to D’MONTE’s sustainable growth and strong reputation.

Mr. Winston Yeoh

Group CEO,
SIM Education Group &
D’monte Preschool Education Group

"SIM is where futures are shaped
from students to edupreneurs, let’s grow together."

Mr. Winston Yeoh is the founder and Group CEO of SIM Education Group. Since its establishment in 1999, he has led the Group’s transformation from a small home-based tuition class into one of Malaysia’s most dynamic and innovative education networks.

With over two decades of experience in the education sector, Mr. Yeoh has been instrumental in shaping SIM’s strategic direction—championing the integration of e-learning, character development, experiential learning, and hybrid education systems. Under his leadership, SIM introduced the guiding philosophy of “Seeding IQ & EQ Mindset,” focusing on both academic achievement and emotional intelligence in students.

Mr. Yeoh is also the key visionary behind the successful launch of MYMURID.COM, SIM’s proprietary Online & Hybrid Learning Management System, developed to support the evolving needs of modern learners and educators.

Ms. Yew Pei Qi

General Manager

Great schools aren’t built by chance — they are shaped by strong systems and brought to life by passionate people working together for a shared purpose.

Ms. Yew Pei Qi serves as the General Manager of SIM Education Group, where she guides the organisation’s mission of providing quality, accessible, and innovative education across Malaysia. She believes that while systems create structure, it is people who bring heart, energy, and meaning to the work — and both are essential for lasting impact.

With a deep background in business operations, education management, and team development, Ms. Yew works to align the Group’s vision with its everyday practices. She is passionate about building teams that work in harmony, refining processes that make a real difference, and creating an environment where both educators and students can thrive.

Her role extends beyond operations — she actively shapes SIM’s franchise growth, training systems, and academic quality standards. For Ms. Yew, leadership in education is about more than managing an organisation; it’s about nurturing a community where students are inspired to learn, educators are empowered to lead, and the future is built with purpose and care.