What area or field of engineering do you work in?
I work in sustainable energy systems engineering, focusing on the integration of renewable energy, battery storage and artificial intelligence within Malaysia’s power utility ecosystem. At Tenaga Nasional Berhad Retail, I lead initiatives in customer sustainability and smart energy solutions that extend beyond conventional electricity supply. In parallel, my ongoing PhD research at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) Strategic Research Grant, advances AI-based optimisation of grid-connected microgrids, aligning industrial innovation with national research priorities under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Who has had the biggest influence on your journey as an engineer—and how?
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been the cornerstone of my professional journey. Over more than two decades, I have served across operations and maintenance, grid network Operational Technology and Information Technology integration, training and development, as well as business expansion experiences that deeply shaped my technical discipline, leadership mindset, and system-level understanding of power utilities. Alongside, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has guided my professional growth through global standards and mentorship culture, reinforcing my belief that engineering excellence must pair technical mastery with ethical leadership and lifelong learning.
What makes engineering more than just a job for you?
Engineering represents purpose and legacy. It is a platform to create meaningful change, such as empowering communities with cleaner, more efficient energy solutions while nurturing the next generation of ethical and forward-thinking engineers.
How does your work contribute to a safer, fairer, or more sustainable world?
My research and projects focus on reducing carbon emissions, optimising renewable energy use and improving energy affordability. By advancing grid-connected microgrid systems, I contribute to Malaysia’s sustainable energy transition, ensuring access to reliable and equitable power for all.
What is the biggest career highlight or achievement you’re most proud of?
Being recognised as Malaysia’s youngest Fellow of the IET in 2022 remained a defining milestone in my career, reflecting international recognition for engineering excellence and leadership. Equally meaningful was receiving the IET Malaysia Leadership Award (Industry Category) in 2023 from the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation for advancing national sustainability initiatives. Beyond the engineering sphere, I was also conferred Chartered Manager (CMgr) and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), where I served as a founding Protem Committee Member of the CMI Malaysia Network (2017) and later as Regional Board Member (2018–2022). I also led the first Memorandum of Understanding collaboration between IET Malaysia Local Network and CMI Malaysia Network, bridging engineering and management communities to promote professional excellence and leadership development across both sectors.
Why did you choose to become professionally registered?
I sought professional registration to benchmark my competence and integrity against international standards, ensuring that my work remains accountable, ethical and globally recognised.
What does professional integrity mean to you in engineering?
Professional integrity is the foundation of trust; it demands honesty, transparency and responsibility in every decision that affects society, safety and the environment.
How has professional registration benefitted you or your employer?
It strengthened my credibility as an industry leader, allowing me to influence national energy policy and mentor emerging engineers.
For my employer, it reinforces confidence in our technical governance and sustainability leadership.
If you could change one perception about engineering, what would it be and why?
The perception that engineering is merely technical.
In reality, it is human-centric, which combines creativity, empathy and leadership to solve global challenges and improve lives sustainably.
How do you hope to inspire the next generation of engineers?
By exemplifying that engineering excellence is achieved through lifelong learning, ethical practice and purpose-driven innovation. I mentor young engineers to pursue global recognition while serving local communities with humility and impact.
