ROYAL KINGS GROUP

Exclusive Interview with Founder & Chairman, Sirajudeen Bin Syed Mohamed

(Interview By Rasik Safeela Rasmiya from Sri lanka ) 1. How did your entrepreneurial journey begin?
Sirajudeen Bin Syed Mohamed:
My entrepreneurial journey began with a clear vision — to build a company that combines technology and business to create long-term value.
When Royal Kings was first established, we began our journey in the field of Information Technology. At that time, technology was largely viewed in terms of IT infrastructure or software. However, over time, we realized that technology would become a fundamental foundation for the growth of every business.
That experience later became the foundation for expanding our business interests into various sectors.
For me, entrepreneurship is not simply about starting a company. True entrepreneurship is about identifying an opportunity, transforming it into a sustainable business, and creating value for people and society.
2. What is the background behind the formation of Royal Kings Group?
When we established Royal Kings Group in Singapore in 2013, our vision was not limited to creating an IT company.
Singapore is one of the world’s leading business and financial hubs. Its strategic location, strong infrastructure, trusted regulatory environment, and connectivity with countries around the world provided us with tremendous opportunities.
Our long-term vision was to make Singapore our home base and build a diversified business group capable of connecting with emerging markets, including ASEAN and India.
Looking back today, it gives us great pride to see how the small vision we started with in 2013 has grown into a group with multiple business verticals and international connections.
3. Can you tell us about the journey from an Information Technology company to a diversified business group?
There is one important principle behind our growth:
“When the markets we operate in change, we must change as well; but our fundamental values must never change.”
Our journey, which began in Information Technology, gradually expanded into various sectors as we understood business and market requirements.
Today, Royal Kings Group is centered around five major verticals:
Information Technology & Digital Solutions
FinTech & Payments
Corporate Consultancy
Hospitality
Global Trading
Although these five sectors may appear to be separate business units, in our vision they are interconnected.
Technology drives innovation. FinTech creates new payment and financial possibilities. Consultancy provides strategic direction to businesses. Hospitality focuses on customer experience and service excellence. Global Trading connects us with international markets.
Therefore, our objective is not simply diversification. Our objective is to build an integrated business ecosystem.
4. Can you tell us about Royal Kings Group’s Global Trading business?
Global Trading is one of our key business verticals.
In today’s world, international trade has expanded far beyond simply importing and exporting goods. Supply-chain resilience, strategic sourcing, market access, logistics, compliance, and trusted partnerships have become essential components of international business.
ASEAN and India are among our key strategic markets.
By leveraging Singapore’s position, our objective is to create value-driven trading relationships that connect international suppliers, businesses, and markets.
For us, trading is not simply about buying and selling products.
“The real value is in connecting the right opportunity with the right market and the right partner.”
5. Why are Technology, Digital Transformation, and AI important to you?
Our journey began in technology. Therefore, technology is part of our DNA.
Today, AI, automation, cloud computing, data analytics, and digital platforms are rapidly transforming businesses.
In 2026, talking about AI is no longer about talking about the future — it is today’s business reality.
At Royal Kings, we do not view technology merely as an individual business vertical. We see it as a strategic capability that can enable our entire ecosystem.
Through AI and digital transformation, we can improve productivity, customer experience, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
However, as technology develops, something even more important must develop alongside it — responsibility.
My belief is:
“Technology can accelerate decisions, but human judgement must remain accountable.”
While adopting AI is important, we must also give equal attention to data privacy, cybersecurity, ethics, and responsible technology adoption.
6. How has doing business in Singapore shaped your leadership philosophy?
Singapore is not merely a business location for us; it is an ecosystem that has shaped our business values.
Doing business in Singapore means giving importance to integrity, compliance, professionalism, efficiency, and long-term thinking.
At the same time, Singapore’s multicultural society has taught us to respect different cultures, communities, and perspectives.
Today, Royal Kings Group works closely with various established business and community organizations in Singapore.
Our engagement with organizations such as the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SMCCI), Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI), and Tamil Representative Council (TRC) is particularly important to us.
Business is not about growing alone.
“Strong communities create strong businesses, and responsible businesses contribute to stronger communities.”
7. What does Social Responsibility and CSR mean to you?
I believe the success of a company should not be measured solely through revenue and profitability.
As we grow, the community around us should also grow.
Therefore, CSR, philanthropy, and community development hold an important place in the vision of Royal Kings Group.
We contribute, wherever possible, in areas such as education, humanitarian assistance, community welfare, migrant worker support, and cultural preservation.
Education is particularly close to my heart.
Giving someone an opportunity does not simply change that person’s life; sometimes, it can change the future of an entire family.
Similarly, I believe that paying attention to vulnerable communities and migrant workers who may otherwise be overlooked is an important social responsibility.
CSR should not be a company’s marketing activity.
“It should be part of the company’s character.”
8. What are your views on Singapore National Service and employee welfare?
National Service makes an important contribution to Singapore’s security and social structure.
Therefore, I consider supporting National Servicemen to be part of our responsibility as a company operating in Singapore.
When an employee serves the country, their employer should stand behind and support them.
Similarly, employee welfare is not limited to salary and benefits.
In a good organization, employees should be respected, their family lives should be valued, and they should be provided with opportunities for growth.
Our people are behind our business growth.
Therefore:
“People development and employee well-being are not separate from business success — they are part of it.”
9. What do awards and recognitions mean to you?
An award is not an end for me; it is a reminder of responsibility.
Royal Kings Group and our team have received various business and service-related recognitions.
While these recognitions acknowledge our efforts, more importantly, they create a greater sense of responsibility within us.
When a company receives an award, people place even greater trust in it.
We must continue to prove that this trust is deserved.
Therefore, I see awards not only as achievements but also as accountability.
10. What would you like to say to the next generation of entrepreneurs?
Today’s young people have more opportunities. At the same time, competition is also greater.
I would tell entrepreneurs three things.
First — Integrity.
Your reputation is your greatest capital.
Second — Adaptability.
Technology and market conditions are changing very rapidly. You must continue learning and remain ready to adapt.
Third — Patience.
A sustainable business cannot be built overnight.
An entrepreneur must accept the uncertainty, failure, sacrifice, and persistence that lie behind success.
I often tell young people:
“Do not focus only on becoming successful. Focus on becoming valuable.”
If you create value, success will follow.
11. Where would you like to see Royal Kings Group in the next 5 to 10 years?
Our next phase of growth is centered around Singapore, ASEAN, India, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East/GCC markets.
Singapore is our foundation.
But our vision is global.
Over the next 5 to 10 years, we aim to strengthen our international footprint through strategic partnerships and regional expansion in technology, FinTech, corporate solutions, hospitality, and global trading.
However, expansion is not simply about geographical growth.
We are focused on sustainable, responsible, and well-governed growth.
Our goal is not merely to have a presence in many countries.
We want to be recognized as a trusted business partner in those countries.
Final Question
If you had to define the entrepreneur “Sirajudeen Bin Syed Mohamed” in one sentence, how would you describe yourself?
“A builder who seeks to use integrity as the foundation, innovation as the tool, and connect business growth with social impact.”
I do not see myself merely as a businessman.
I am a builder.
I believe that building a business is not enough — we must also build people, partnerships, opportunities, and communities.
What identity would you like the name “Royal Kings Group” to be known by in the global business world in the future?
I want our brand to be associated with three key words:
TRUST. INNOVATION. IMPACT.
Trust — Those who do business with us should be able to trust us.
Innovation — We will continue moving forward with a changing world.
Impact — As we grow, the community around us should also grow.
The journey of Royal Kings, which began in Singapore in 2013, has now reached a new stage.
Our first phase was about building a company.
The next phase is about building a global business institution that carries the values and standards of Singapore.
That is the future vision of Royal Kings Group.
“We do not simply want to build a successful business. We want to build a business that deserves to be trusted.”