WHO's WHO IN ENGINEERING MALAYSIA 2024 | Page 83

KWAN YONG KHANG, Ir.
LAI KOK LAND, Ir.
Board of Engineers Malaysia 73

KWAN YONG KHANG, Ir.

Born February, 1980 phileo2020 @ gmail. com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate, BEM
• ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer( ACPE)
• International Professional Engineer
• Chartered Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• 2018-Current Head, Design & Engineering Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn. Bhd.
• 2015-2018 Project Manager Jacobs Engineering Group Malaysia
• 2013-2015 Assistant Design Manager MMC Gamuda KVMRT( PDP) Sdn. Bhd.
Other Professional Involvement / Affiliation
• 2023: Co-opted Committee Member, Engineers Australia Malaysia Chapter( EAMC)
• 2022: Professional Interviewer, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia( IEM)
CIVIL ENGINEER
CURRENT DESIGNATION
• Head, Design & Engineering Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn. Bhd.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BEng.( Hons) in Civil Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional( UNITEN)
AREA OF EXPERTISE
• Civil & Structural, Railway Infrastructure, and High-rise Mixed Development- Planning & design for MRT projects- Project management for engineering consultancy services- Design management for on time delivery of drawings- Contract administration for mixed development high-rise building works- Construction supervision for mixed development high-rise projects- Change control for cost control and documentation of design changes

LAI KOK LAND, Ir.

Born April, 1971 advancedconsultingengineers @ gmail. com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate, BEM
• Member, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia( IEM)
• ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer( ACPE)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• 2002-Current CEO & Board of Director Advanced Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd.
• 2009-Current Director Perunding Ar-Rayyan Sdn. Bhd.
• 2000-2002 Geotechnical Manager Mohd Asbi & Associates
• 1999-2000 General Manager United Specialist Contractor Sdn. Bhd.
Other Professional Involvement / Affiliation
• Subject Specialist— Geology( Geotechnical), Department of Environment( DoE)
CIVIL ENGINEER
CURRENT DESIGNATION
• Chief Executive Officer( CEO) & Board of Director Advanced Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
• Flood Mitigation- Flood risk assessment- Advocate for resources towards building or improving infrastructure to reduce flood risks
- Stakeholders management for flood prevention and preparedness
- Integrate flood mitigation efforts into company’ s CSR strategy
- Developing and maintaining a crisis management plan
- Advocate effective flood management policies and practices at local, regional, or national levels, influencing lawmakers and decision-makers- Implementing sustainable practices
• Geotechnical Engineering- Fundamental geotechnical concepts for informed decision on the implications of engineering projects
- Decision based on geotechnical engineering technology
- Managing risks associated with geotechnical projects( geohazards, site conditions, and project feasibility)
- Stakeholders management for project approval
• Slope Hazard & Risk Mapping- Provide overall vision and strategic direction for safety and risk management initiatives
- Resources management, including funding and personnel
- Developing or endorsing organisational policies related to environmental safety, risk management, and compliance
- Stakeholders engagement on the importance of slope hazard assessments
- Crisis management and communication in the event of a disaster or hazard related incident- Steering sustainability initiatives- Performance metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of hazard mapping and risk management strategies
- Promote training and awareness programmes regarding slope hazard risks
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BEng. in Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia( UTM)