SOGCE Speakers, Moderators & Master of Ceremony

Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, currently the Senior Vice President of Malaysia Petroleum Management
(MPM), previously served as the Senior Vice President of Project Delivery & Technology at PETRONAS. With a distinguished career in leadership roles globally and in Malaysia, he has held positions such as President of Joint Operating Companies in Sudan and South Sudan, Senior Vice President of Malaysia Assets and Vice President of International Assets, Upstream Business, PETRONAS. Among his notable achievements is leading the industry-driven collaboration Cost Reduction Alliance (CORAL) 2.0, recognized by the World Economic Forum for enhancing Upstream Malaysia's cost competitiveness. During his tenure as VP of International Assets, Datuk Ir. Bacho led the portfolio high grading initiative which included key divestments in selected countries. Datuk Ir. Bacho also successfully secured a production sharing contract extension for the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) in South Sudan and restored production after five (5) years of shutdown during a challenging crisis period.

In his previous role at PD&T, he has been instrumental in driving innovation and technology, including the Race2Decarbonise hackathon to limit GHG emissions to 49.5 million tonnes CO2e by 2024, accelerating clean energy technology development, and transforming digital architecture with cloud migration, 5G deployment, and AI adoption.

With more than three decades of experience, his leadership influence extends beyond PETRONAS, fostering cross-collaboration within and outside of the industry and strengthening relationships with government agencies in the region. Passionate about talent development, Datuk Ir. Bacho also actively drives digital upskilling for youths through PETRONAS BeDigital Bootcamps and collaborates with over 25 institutions of higher learning globally to inspire innovation.

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Cockrell School of Engineering. University of Texas,
Austin, USA
2. Senior Management Development Program. INSEAD. Singapore
3. Advanced Management Program. AMP 65. The Wnarton School, University of Pennsylvania

Other key positions currently held within PETRONAS:
• Chairman, PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd.
• Chairman,PETRONAS Technical Services Sdn. Bhd.
• Chairman, Institute of Technology PETRONAS Sdn. Bhd.
• Director, UTP FutureTech Sdn. Bhd.
• Board of Trustees, Dana Asy-Syakirin
• Board of Trustees, Petroleum Research Fund

Other key positions previously held within PETRONAS:
• VP Malaysia Assets, Upstream
• VP International Assets, Upstream
• Senior General Manager, Petroleum Operations Management, Malaysia Petroleum
Management, Upstream
• Head, Special Projects, Corporate Strategic Planning
• President, Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC)
• President, White Nile Petroleum Operating Company (WNPOC)
• General Manager, Exploration & Production Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company
(GNPOC)
• General Manager, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., Sarawak Operation

Siti Sulaiman

Country Chair and Senior Vice President Upstream Malaysia, Shell Malaysia

Keynote Address 2: Decarbonising Energy Systems - Opportunities & Challenges

Ts Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad

President, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council

Special Address 1: Transforming OGSE to capitalise on opportunities arising from energy transition

Ts Syed Saggaf bin Syed Ahmad is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Shapadu Oil and Gas

Division, leading and managing the Group’s interest in Oil, Gas and Energy industry for both upstream and downstream services segments including management of group’s marine assets. He is also the Executive Director for one of the Oil and Gas division’s subsidiary, Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd focusing on downstream maintenance and turnaround works.

He got his early education in English College, Johor Bahru and Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar, Johor. Subsequently, he graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional in 2002 with Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he started his career as Mechanical Piping Engineer with Haven Engineering and continued his career with stints at Ramunia Fabricators Sdn Bhd in 2004 and Coral Intoil Sdn Bhd in 2008.

Syed Saggaf has been with Shapadu Group since 2010 where he started as Project Manager. In his time with Shapadu, he was promoted to Senior Project Manager, General Manager, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, before eventually becomes the Chief Executive Officer in January 2017. He now has approximately 20 years experience in the industry, managing major contracts from key clients with an approximate worth of RM 2 billion.

He is the current President of Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) where he plays an important role in engagements with industry stakeholders and players with the objective of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem in Malaysia.

Other than these, he is also the Ambassador of UNITEN Alumni, Vice President of Alumni Sains Muar Association, Board Member of Koperasi Tenaga Petroliam Malaysia and Board Member of Study For Industrial Doctorate Program, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Dato' Harris Haji Annuar Tan

President, Sabah Oil & Gas Services Council

Special Address 2: Sabah OGSE Sector in positioning & accelerating Sabah as catalyst for National Energy Aspiration

Datuk Hj. Harris Hj. Annuar Tan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. United States. He is conferred a Chartered Fellow (FClLT) by Chartered institute of Logistics and Transport (UK). In 2015, he received an award under the Outstanding Category by The Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award (BIMP-EAGA). He was also awarded as Tokoh Pembangunan Labuan in 2017.

His most notable achievement is the transformation and expansion of Asian Supply Base (A58), a company owned by the State Government of Sabah where he served for 25 years. Thus, contributing to the growth of social economic development in Labuan through the Oil and Gas activities. He has an extensive experience in the logistics and SCM for the oil and gas industry particularly in the exploration, development and production activities.

Transforming ASB from a shallow water facility to an ultra-deep-water integrated supply base supporting the deep-water exploration. With his vision, vast experienced and strategic expansion plans, he has brought A58 to greater heights by being recognised as a world class integrated offshore supply base by foreign oil majors.

He is also instrumental in moving ASB globally in countries like Europe, Australia; Turkmenistan, India and most part of Asia-Pacific in which he has pioneered the following projects:

Upgrading of Nhava Supply Base in Mumbai, India.
Proposal on a supply base development to the Turkmenistan Government.
Study on setting up a supply base in Timor-Leste.
Joint working team on an in Amsterdam.

During his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of ASB, He also served for various Government Owned Companies and its subsidiaries under Yayasan Sabah and the State Government of Sabah.

Director, Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation. (SOGDC)
Director, Sabah Oil and Gas industrial Park (SOGIP)
Chairman, Yayasan Sabah Shipping Sdn. Bhd.
Chairman, ASB Maritime Sdn. Bhd.
Chairman, Petrosab Sdn. Bhd.
Director, Petrosabah Sdn. Bhd.
Director, Kimanis Power Plant Sdn. Bhd.

Datuk Harris is also currently elected as the President for Sabah Oil and Gas Services Council (SOGSC). He is instrumental in assisting to develop the Sabahan local content in his capacity as the President for SOGSC.

Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman

Chief Executive Officer, Sabah Energy Corporation

Special Address 3: Energizing Progress: For Efficient & Sustainable Energy Futures

Datuk Adzmir Abd. Rahman is an accomplished professional with a distinguished career in the energy industry. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Energy Corporation (SEC), he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in various strategic roles within the organization.

Datuk Adzmir was a scholar of the Sabah State government and an alumnus of the University of Portsmouth, England, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons). Complementing his technical expertise, he also holds a Master’s in Business Administration, further enriching his strategic leadership capabilities.

Before joining SEC, he started his career in 1998 as an Assistant Mill Manager at Sawit Kinabalu Berhad, showcasing his early commitment to excellence. In 2000, he joined an independent power producer (IPP) as an Operation Engineer, further honing his expertise in the energy sector.

His journey with SEC began in 2003 when he joined as a Planning Engineer. Over the years, he rapidly progressed through the ranks, showcasing his exceptional skills and knowledge. In 2009, he assumed the position of Technical Services Manager, where he played a pivotal role in developing Malaysia’s first Virtual Pipeline System in KKIP Sabah.

Recognizing his outstanding contributions, Datuk Adzmir was promoted to Head of Business Development and Gas Trading in 2013. During this tenure, he was a key member behind the development of the first LNG facilities outside Bintulu in Sabah, solidifying SEC’s position in the industry. In 2019, he was promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer, where he spearheaded the company’s renewable drive, leading the development of SEC Large Scale Solar.

His exceptional leadership and business acumen led to his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of SEC in September 2022. In this prestigious role, he continues to steer the organization towards new heights of success, overseeing key initiatives, expanding the natural gas business, and acquiring strategic assets from Petronas in Sabah.

Beyond his role at SEC, he also serves as a director at various prominent companies, including Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd, Sepangar Chemical Industry Sdn Bhd, Sabah Air Aviation Sdn Bhd, Ranhill Sabah Energy Sdn Bhd, and SEC Gas Sdn Bhd. The latter, a subsidiary of SEC, operates LNG facilities in KKIP.

With his exceptional track record, deep industry knowledge, and relentless commitment to excellence, Datuk Adzmir continues to drive Sabah Energy Corporation towards innovation, growth, and sustainable success in the energy sector.

Dr Afiza binti Idris

Director, Energy Division, Ministry of Economy

Speaker for Paper 1: National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) accelerates energy transition and change the way energy is generated to improve climate resilience

DR. AFIZA BINTI IDRIS is currently the Director of Energy Division, Ministry of Economy

(previously EPU). Her portfolios include leading formulation of national policies on energy including the oil and gas sector, devise strategies and initiatives in the Five Year Development

Plan for the sustainable development of the energy sector, and promote development of the national oil and gas industry.

Dr. Afiza Idris began her career in the Malaysian civil service in 2000 as a Diplomatic and Administrative Officer. Upon completion of her civil service training and obtaining her Diploma

in Public Management from National Institute of Public Management, she was assigned to the Economics and International Division, Ministry of Finance. Her next assignment was at the Services Industry Section, Economic Planning Unit (EPU, JPM), where she spent almost 10 years handling issues on services industry development such as formulation of services sector blueprint, services sector liberalisation, financial and capital market, venture capital, tourism etc.

She obtained her Master’s degree in Economics at the Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2008 and completed her Ph.D. at the University Putra Malaysia in 2021. Her research specialisation was

in trade policy, innovation and export survival. Prior to her current assignment, Dr. Afiza was the Deputy Director of Environment and Natural Resources Economic Division, Economic Planning

Unit (EPU), where her portfolios included assisting in formulation of policies and strategies as

well as allocation of development expenditure for the environment sector and coordinating

efforts for sustainable development goals (SDG).

Senior Vice President and Head of Operations, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation

Mustafa Akbar Reza

Panel speaker for Plenary Session 1: Rise of Malaysia OGSE ecosystem in evolving low carbon landscape - The Challenges & Opportunities

Mustafa Akbar Reza is Senior Vice President and Head of Operations at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), where he is primarily tasked with overseeing the implementation of the National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021-2030.

Before joining MPRC, he served as Head, Planning and Development at Johor Petroleum Development Corporation, where he was responsible for the development of the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) masterplan in Johor. With a career spanning over 20 years, Mustafa has developed capabilities in oil & gas project management, risk-based maintenance, and operation.

Mustafa graduated with a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering from Birmingham University and an MSc in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the Queen’s University of Belfast.

Mohd Johan Ariff Bin Mohd Supian

Senior General Manager (Sabah), Malaysia Assets, Upstream Business

Panel speaker for Plenary Session 1: Rise of Malaysia OGSE ecosystem in evolving low carbon landscape - The Challenges & Opportunities

Ts Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha Syed Ibrahim

Chief Executive Officer, MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd

Panel speaker for Plenary Session 1: Rise of Malaysia OGSE ecosystem in evolving low carbon landscape - The Challenges & Opportunities

Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha received her Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEng (Hons)) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Nottingham University, England.

She started her career as an Instrument Engineer at Sime Engineering Sdn Bhd in 1990 before moving to the discipline of Project Management with MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd in 1995. Her experience includes Project Engineering to Project Manager of various types of Oil & Gas contracts while serving other positions in the company – Head of Department of Project Management and General Manager of Project Management Services, before holding her current position as Chief Executive Officer of MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd.

In her 33 years in the oil & gas industry, she has been involved in projects ranging from Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Fabrication/Construction, Hook-up and Commissioning, EPCC and EPCIC projects locally in Malaysia as well as internationally.

She has served actively on the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) for over 10 years, served as an elected Executive Committee for the 2010/2012 term, Vice President for 2 terms, 2012/2014 and 2014/2016 and as President for 3 terms, 2016/2018, 2018/2020 and 2020/2022. She is now the Advisor of MOGSC for the 2022/2024 term.

In 2019, she was appointed by the Malaysian Oil & Gas Engineering Council (MOGEC) as one of their Executive Councils for 2019/2021 and was elected Vice President for 2 terms, 2021/2023 and 2023/2025. She is also a Council Member for the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC).

In 2017, she was listed by Amazons Watch Magazine/Center for Economic Development and Leadership (CEDL) as one of the Top 50 Women Energy Leaders in Developing Economies (Asia/Africa).

In 2022, she was appointed as the Cluster Head (Engineering & Energy) at the Center for Women Advancement and Leadership (CWAL), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) for the year 2022/2024.

In the same year, she was also appointed as the Chairman of the Women Technologist Chapter for the year 2022/2024, under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), which is responsible for enhancing the dignity and prominence of Technologists and Technicians among women in Malaysia.

For her contribution and dedication to the development of women in technology, Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha was recently recognized with the inaugural MBOT Woman Leadership Award 2023 at the auspicious MBOT Entice 2023

Ts. Faiz Latip

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Semarak Training

Master of Ceremony & Panel speaker for Plenary Session 1: Rise of Malaysia OGSE ecosystem in evolving low carbon landscape - The Challenges & Opportunities

Ts. Faiz Latip is the Founder & CEO of Semarak Training, pioneer of Malaysia’s integrated
professional training provider to Energy industry. The organisation is a PETRONAS licensed

company and HRD Corp registered training provider which presently provides over 150 in-
demand coursesin the key areas of Oil & Gas, Energy Transition, Metering & Allocation, Digital

Transformation, Risk Management and Business.

He was elected and currently serving as the Chairman of Competency & Training Working
Group (CTWG) of The Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC) for term 2021/2022. In 2018, he represented MOGSC to launch OGLearn - The Malaysia's 1st Oil & Gas Training Portal to improve the training search process and empower Malaysian training businesses.

Faiz is a former Wireline Services Field Engineer with Baker Hughes and he has completed the
intensive 6-month engineering training in Dubai, U.A.E. He acquired field experience in
PETRONAS's Exploration & Production project at Sabah's offshore.

Graduated with Bachelor Degree of Petroleum Engineering from Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia (UTM), he has also served as the President of Society of Petroleum Engineers UTM
Student Chapter and led it to win the global recognition and award by Society of Petroleum
Engineers (SPE) International; 2013 Outstanding Student Chapter (only 7 recipients in the
world) and 2013 Gold Standard Award.

He is a HRD Corp certified trainer, a registered Professional Technologist (Ts.) with Malaysia
Board of Technologist (MBOT) and a member of Energy Institute (EI), Society of Petroleum
Engineers (SPE) and Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC).

Zamir Rashid

Managing Director, INNOVEAM Sdn Bhd

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Digital Technologies & Transformation - Leap towards ESG Practices

Dr.-Ing. Tommy Halim

Sensor and Transformer Automation Specialist, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Germany

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Digital Technologies & Transformation - Leap towards ESG Practices

Dr. Tommy Halim is an experienced engineer with over 18 years of experience in sensor technologies, automation, and research and development. As Senior Regional Manager for Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH (MR), he currently drives business growth in the critical Asia Pacific area. His track record includes accomplishments in managing and extending major portfolios such as MSENSE® and MLOG®, directing and inspiring engineering teams, spearheading the development of novel sensor solutions, and smoothly bridging the gap between technology and commercialization.

Dr. Halim's technical prowess lies in his deep understanding of sensor technology, particularly magnetic field sensors and Delta-Sigma modulators. His extensive experience in analog circuit design, low-power systems, and signal processing further cements his technical acumen. Beyond technical expertise, Dr. Halim is a skilled researcher, project manager, and technical writer, making him a well-rounded professional.

Academically, Dr. Halim holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communications Engineering from City
University London, a Master of Science degree in the same field from the University of Applied Sciences Gießen-Friedberg, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Institute Technology of Sepuluh Nopember.

An active contributor to the scientific community, Dr. Halim has published in prestigious conferences and journals, even receiving the "Best Paper Award" at Sensing Technology (ICST) 2011. He holds a pending patent for an analog-digital converter and shares his expertise with the next generation as a guest lecturer at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen.

In essence, Dr. Tommy Halim is a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills. He is a valuable asset to Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH (MR), particularly in expanding their presence and success in the Asia Pacific market.

Shaharuddin Hamid Mustapha

Senior General Manager , Technology Digital Solutions, Project Delivery & Technology, PETRONAS

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Digital Technologies & Transformation - Leap towards ESG Practices

Shaharuddin Hamid is the Senior General Manager ofTechnology Digital Solutions where he is task to orchestrateand shape technology and digital solutions across PETRONASto drive sustainable business delivery,value realization,enhanced customer experience.He is responsible forinnovation and Intellectual Property(IP)management,andadvocating collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders,industry and academia.

With over 20 years of experience,he held various technology-related positions across PETRONAS and the automotive industry.Shaharuddin has a background in Mechanical Engineering fromthe University of Dundee,Scotland and is a ProfessionalTechnologist registered with Malaysia Board of Technologists.

Deric Kong Wai Chen

General Manager, Jaringan Semangat Sdn Bhd

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Digital Technologies & Transformation - Leap towards ESG Practices

Kong Wai Cheng (Deric Kong) stands as an entrepreneurial force and industrial leader,

renowned for his innovative initiative ves and transformative contributions to the inventory

management sector. With a career spanning over two decades, Deric has consistently

demonstrated an unwavering commitment to driving efficiency, fostering innovation, and

revolutionizing focusing on digitalization.

Academically, he holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management (Hons)

from La Trobe University, Melbourne, earned between 1999 and 2004. This academic

grounding equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities

of the global business landscape with confidence and proficiency.

Formerly the Business Development Manager at Sempurna Engineering & Trading and a SME

Corporate Loan Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, Deric's journey embodies a fusion of

entrepreneurial spirit and corporate acumen. In 2018, he embarked on his most ambitious

venture yet, founding Jaringan Semangat Sdn Bhd (JSSB) a pioneering company specializing in

revolutionizing inventory management through Digital Inventory Management System (DIMS)

which encompass on reverse engineering, digital inventory and production. DIMS not only

optimizes inventory management but also contributes to green energy initiatives through

additive manufacturing.

JSSB have secured a significant project and contract through its innovative approach through

DIMS. This forward-thinking solution not only streamlined processes but also appealed to

clients seeking sustainable practices. With DIMS, JSSB not only optimized inventory but also

fostered local producti on through additive manufacturing techniques, reducing reliance on

overseas suppliers and minimizing carbon footprint associated with transportation.

Under Deric's leadership, JSSB has emerged as a beacon of innovation, specializing in cutting

edge technologies like additive manufacturing and virtual storage data warehousing, Deric has

propelled JSSB to the forefront of the industry, offering comprehensive solutions for inventory

optimization across various sectors

Ts Amir Hisham Albakri

Director of Sales & Business Development , Kemuncak Lanai Sdn Bhd

Moderator for Plenary Session 2: Digital Technologies & Transformation - Leap towards ESG Practices

Ts. Amir Hisham Albakri or in short, AHA has been around the Oil & Gas industry close to 2 decades with experience in multiple companies, from start-up to large corporations. He is avid technology enthusiast, particular in digitalisation. Interestingly, one of his pet projects in the past was a biodiesel plant development hence he has been exposed to the renewable energy business much earlier in the 2000s. During his time in Indonesia, he has followed the geothermal industry closely as part the larger community in Indonesia Geothermal Association of which he is an Associate Member.

In the ESG space, he is a keen advocate from his role in MOGSC together with MPRC developing the National OGSE Sustainability Plan and internally in Kemuncak Lanai, where he is the Director of Sales & Business Development; has been the stalwart of the first ESG Report that the company has produced.

In this session, he aims to dissect the panelists' opinion and call to action towards ESG, utilising future-proof technologies as part of the transformational landscape of the industry.

Professor Madya Datuk Ts. Dr. Ramzah Dambul

Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3: Positioning Sabah as attractive landscape for low carbon economy (low-carbon, hydrogen economy - electrification)

Datuk Dr. Ramzah Dambul has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) (IDS) effective 1st March 2022. He leads the autonomous research organisation with the primary mission to assist the government in meeting the needs and aspirations of the people through research and analysis on development issues. Datuk Dr.Ramzah has extensive experience within the academic and research sector, serving Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for 26 years in various academic and managerial positions, including his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) since 2019. In 2016 hserved as the Deputy Secretary General of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTEC), coordinating STI-related sectors, and matters concerning bilateral and multilateral international cooperation related to aspects of STI.

Dr. Ramzah is an alumnus of University of East Anglia, United Kingdom where he obtained his Doctorate in Atmospheric Science. He holds a master’s in physical Geography from National University of Malaysia and Bachelor of Science in the same field from University of Malaya.

In addition to writing academic works in the form of books and articles for high-impact
international journal publications; he also writes non-academic articles, literary criticism, and creative writing especially for the poetry genre. He has three academic books published by the university; three poetry collection books published by ITBM and a general book published in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2017 by an indie publisher (Studio Anai-Anai) titled "Bukan Hajj Travelog di Bumi Anbia".

Datuk Dr Ramzah is a former National Education Advisory Council and currently Chairman of the Sabah Bumiputera Economic Cluster (KEB) 2024 and Member of the Bumiputera Economic Council 2024, Member of the National Unity Advisory Council (MPPN), External Advisor to Program Sarjana Muda Sains Citra, Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, member of Sabah Logistic Council 2024, and Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Bahasa dan Sastera Pelbagai Kaum.

On October 7, 2022, in conjunction with the celebration of Sabah Ethnic Day 2.0, he was
ordained as the Tokoh Etnik Sabah. He has also received several awards in the field of research, oratory, and writing, among which is the recipient of the Chevening Fellowship from the British Council and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 2008. He is also the recipient of the Fellowship Award from the University of King Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia for the year 2012-2016.

Adlan B Ahmad

Head, Business Development and Commercial, Hydrogen, Gentari

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3: Positioning Sabah as attractive landscape for low carbon economy (low-carbon, hydrogen economy - electrification)

Adlan B Ahmad was appointed as the Head of Business Development and commercial of
Hydrogen, Gentari in November2022, from his previous position of Head of
Hydrogen Business ,PETRONAS·

Adlan spent the first16 years of his career in PETRONAS as an engineer and corporate
planner, and the next 14 years in various start up companies in the government and private
sectors·

Prior to his appointment in the Hydrogen Business, he was the Head of Strategic Alliance
PETRONAS· Before joining PETRONAS, Adlan was the CEO of Superior Energy Service(KL)
Sdn Bhd (SESKL) in well intervention.

Leading up to the SESKL post, Adlan was the Executive Vice President of Investments for
Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AlM) ,a new government agency to spearhead wealth creation through Innovation. Adlan was also the Chief Operating Office for lskandar Investment Berhad,a khazanah subsidiary that was responsible for the development of the Iskandar Development Region.

He holds an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science Degree in
Natural Gas Engineering fromTexas A&M University at Kingsville ,and he was a scholar of
PETRONAS.

Jan Vaas

Head of Sales, Project Develoment, APAC, Voith Turbo

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3: Positioning Sabah as attractive landscape for low carbon economy (low-carbon, hydrogen economy - electrification)

Abdul Aziz Othman

President, Malaysian Gas Association

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3: Positioning Sabah as attractive landscape for low carbon economy (low-carbon, hydrogen economy - electrification)

Abdul Qavi Mohammed

Associate Partner, McKinsey

Moderator for Plenary Session 3: Positioning Sabah as attractive landscape for low carbon economy (low-carbon, hydrogen economy - electrification)

Abdul Qavi is an associate partner and one of the energy leaders with the global consulting firm McKinsey and Company, Kuala Lumpur.

He brings over 18 years of global experience, including a decade at Shell in leadership positions. As Senior Petroleum Engineer and Front End development Manager, he delivered production targets in Qatar, Iraq, Kazakhstan etc. In his role as strategic advisor in Head Quarters, he influenced growth oppportunities with in Shell’s extensive Global portfolio.

With Mckinsey, he advises IOC, NOC, EPCs and technology developers on growth strategies, energy transition, operating models and ecosystem shaping. He has advised clients on hydrogen, CCS and electrification opportunities in Malaysia and the region.

Day 2- Friday, 28 June 2024 @Sipadan Hall 1, Level 4

Datuk Harun Ismail, JP

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC)

Keynote Speaker

Employment & Appointment:
05 Sept 2022 - Current : Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SOGDC)

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

03 Oct 1983 - 05 Sept 2022 : Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd
Since 1st June 2010 - Chief Executive Officer

Current Directorship: EPF, SOGDC

Past Chairmanship:

April 2018 - Jan 2023 : Upper Padas Power Sdn Bhd

March 2015 - Sept 2017 & Aug 2008 - Sept 2022 : Sazma Aviation Sdn Bhd

March 2015 - Sept 2017 : Sabah Air Aviation Sdn Bhd

Past Directorship:

June 2010 - April 2023 : Sabah Air Aviation Sdn Bhd

June 2010 - April 2023 : Serudong Power Sdn Bhd

June 2010 - Sept 2022 : Tabin Wildlife Holidays

Aug 2008 - Sept 2022 : Ranhill Powertron Sdn Bhd

Dec 2008 - Sept 2022 : Petro Pipe Sabah Sdn Bhd

May 2008 - Sept 2022 : Sepangar Chemical Industry Sdn Bhd

July 1996 - 2022 : Asian Supply Base

Committee Member:

Current Deputy President, Federation of Sabah Industries
Former Communications & Media Committee, Malaysian Gas Association
Former Management Council, Sabah Skills & Technology Centre
Former Jawatankuasa Perancangan, Perlaksanaan, Pembekalan Elektrik dan Tariff Sabah
Former Sabah State Government Co- Chairman for Natural Gas Matters for Joint Working Committee (JWC) PETRONAS

Professional Membership:

Graduate Member for Board of Engineers Malaysia
Companion/Graduate Member for Institution of Engineers Malaysia

Educational Background: 1983 - BE (Hons) Civil Engineering, University of Malaya

Awards:

2020 - Justice of Peace (JP)

2017 - Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK)
2010 - Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP)
2009 - Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK)HLI
2003 - Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK)

Datuk Joseph Podtung

Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Datuk Joseph Podtung began his journey with PETRONAS when he joined
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) in 1990 as a Petroleum Engineer and has
accumulated more than 34 years of domestic and international experience in the oil and
gas industry. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering (Hons)
from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He is the member of University Technology
PETRONAS (UTP) Research Advisory Council since 2022 and an Industry Advisory
Panel (IAP) member for Oil and Gas, Faculty of Engineering, University Malaysia Sabah
from 2019 to 2022.

Datuk Joseph is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Malaysia Thailand Joint
Authority (MTJA) since 1st January 2022. In his current role, he is responsible in
formulating and implementing strategies for petroleum exploration and development
activities in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (JDA) to create optimum
commercial value that would provide mutual and equal benefits to the Government of
Malaysia and the Government of Kingdom of Thailand. Prior to his current appointment,
he was the Head of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) for PETRONAS Upstream
Business from 2018 to 2021, where he demonstrated strong drive to bring about
organisational improvement through change in HSE culture, as well as being
instrumental in leading Pandemic Preparedness Response Team (PPRT) during the
Covid-19 pandemic.

His significant contributions include the successful implementation of oil and gas
development mega projects for Upstream and Downstream during his tenure as
Chairman of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan and Head of Sabah Operations from 2010
to 2013.

He had served five years in South Sudan as the President of Dar Petroleum Operating
Company (DPOC) from 2013 to 2016 and later President of Sudd Petroleum Operating
Company (SPOC) from 2016 to 2018, where he successfully gained and maintained the
trust between PETRONAS and the Ministry of Petroleum, among other stakeholders.
During his tenure in South Sudan, he was the driving force behind the successful
resumption of oil production in 2013 for Block 3 & 7 of South Sudan's Operations. He
was instrumental in the successful South Sudan asset turnaround, despite the underlying
civil war, turmoil, and low oil price environment in 2016 to ensure South Sudan business
continuity. He was also a key speaker for the Inaugural South Sudan Oil and Power
Conference organised by Africa Oil & Power in 2017.

He had also served at PETRONAS Carigali Myanmar Operations, Petroleum
Management Unit (now Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS) and led the
Peninsular Malaysia Asset (PMA) and Sabah Asset (SBA). He also served as a Board
of Director for Exploration & Production Operations & Maintenance (EPOMS), a wholly
owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd in 2012

Dato' Paduka Ts. Udani bin Dato' Seri Mohamed Daud

Group Executive Chairman, MaxEnergy Group

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Dato' udani has been in the Oil & Gas industry close to 40 years,since he started as a Junior Field Engineer for Schlumberger Wireline & Testing in 1984. During his 15 years with Schlumberger, he held various field, marketing and management positions in Asia, the Middle East and the North Sea. He then spent the next 5 years heading and developing the OPI Group a Malaysian NDT specialist provider to the Oil & Gas industry. Since 2005 he has been developing and managing his own business interests.

He is a professional Technologist under MBOT, the Malaysia Board of Technologists and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials Malaysia (IMM) in addition to being a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and sits on the Advisory Committee to the Sabah Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE).

Today he is the Executive Chairman and primary shareholder of the MaxEnergy Group, a Malaysian group of SME companies providing various products and services to the Oil & Gas industry focusing on specialist services and technologies for asset integrity, prodction improvement and offshore brown field solutions.

Dato' Udani is also Advisor to the Bayam Group and also holds directorships in several other Oil & Gas service companies involved in well construction.

Dato' Udani was conferred the DJMK royal award by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Kelantan in March 2007.

Kamarul A

Chief Executive Officer, Aerodyne Group

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Wong Kim Mun

General Manager, Sabah Deepwater, Shell Malaysia

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Ian Lim

General Manager, Growth ConocoPhillips Malaysia

Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Ian has professional experience of over 26 years in the oil and gas industry. He currently holds the position of General Manager Growth ConocoPhillips Malaysia where he is responsible for framing and progressing commercial opportunities. His career began in Shell in Miri as a Mechanical Engineer. Over the years, he has held numerous roles in production operations, front end engineering, business transformation and project management in Malaysia, USA, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom. He is passionate about the oil and gas industry’s role in driving economic progress and firmly believes in the crucial role of industry professionals in supporting the ongoing energy transition.

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Nazliyah Md Ali

Sector Head, Industry Partnership,, TalentCorp Malaysia

Moderator for Plenary Session 4: Human Capital Development: How to respond to changes & transformation coming from emerging trends?

Nazliyah primarily oversees the Oil, Gas and Energy (OGE), Global
Business Services (GBS) and Communications, Content and Infrastructure
CCI (Telco, ICT, Media) in TalentCorp ’s Industry Partnership department.
She has established profound relations with key players, large
organisations, and leading associations of the OGE, GBS and CCI sector to
drive collaborations for talent development.

With over 14 years of client management, business development and sales
experience in property development, advertising and banking, Nazliyah
started out in TalentCorp in 2012 working on the Malaysian professional
and student diaspora programmes, before transferring to Industry
Partnership where she continues to engage employers, focusing on
addressing mismatches between the talent market supply and demand.

Prior to TalentCorp, Nazliyah was a Client Management Manager at a
public relations agency where she managed prominent corporate accounts
in several sectors. Nazliyah holds an Honours Degree in Business
Administration (Marketing) from Universiti Teknologi MARA.