Story of Our Journey
Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has been entrusted by the Sarawak Government to transform the public road transport system in major urban areas.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), Sarawak Metro’s aim is to provide urban commuters a safe and reliable mode of travel that is also more convenient, comfortable and environmentally friendly.
Sarawak Metro is currently implementing the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project – which is under the purview of Ministry of Transport Sarawak – to minimise traffic congestion, as well as spur greater productivity and economic growth.
The hydrogen powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) will be the backbone of the KUTS and it will be complemented by Sarawak Metro’s network of feeder buses that will provide the ‘First and Last Mile Connectivity’ for commuters in Greater Kuching.
Vision
To provide a seamless and sustainable urban Public Transportation System.
Mission
To offer safe, reliable, comfortable and convenient public transport services and take the lead in decarbonising the public transport industry.
Shared Values
- Sustainability-focused in caring about the environment around us
- Mastery in our respective fields of endeavour to ensure overall success of the project
- Accountable in achieving the Vision and Mission
- Reliable in maintaining the highest level of Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental performance
- Trustworthy and Transparent in accomplishing the project goals
Our Timeline
Organisation Chart
Board of Directors
YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Haji Abdul Aziz
Bin Dato Haji Husain
Chairman
YBhg. Dato Sri Dr. Haji Wan Lizozman
Bin Wan Omar
Director
YBhg. Datu Dr. Muhammad Abdullah
Bin Haji Zaidel
Director
YBhg. Datu Haji Abdullah bin Julaihi
Director
YBhg. Datu Chiew Chee Yau
Director
YBhg. Datu Wong Hee Sieng
Director
YBhg. Datu Haji Abdul Hadi
Bin Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir
Director
YBhg. Datu Sr. Zaidi
Bin Haji Mahdi
Director
Our Leadership & Management
Leadership - CEO & The Directors
Ts. Mazli Bin Mustaffa
Chief Executive Officer
Ts. Mazli bin Mustaffa has more than 22 years’ experience in the railway and engineering industry, in Malaysia as well as in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He has been involved in railway projects (project and construction management), intelligent traffic system for road and traffic signalling as well as building M&E and maintenance engineering.
He joined Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd as its first Chief Executive Officer in 2019.
His responsibility is to provide the overall strategic direction in the development of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project, in line with the development mandates from the State Government and the direction set by the Sarawak Metro Board of Directors.
Professional affiliations:
- Chairman of IRSE Malaysia section (since April 2023)
- Member, Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) (since March 2021)
- Professional Technologist, MBOT (since August 2021)
- Member, Institution of Railway Signal Engineer (IRSE) (since August 2014)
- Fellow, IRSE (since April 2020)
- Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) (since May 2001)
- Member, Permanent Ways Institution (PWI) (since October 2000)
Haji Zafrin Bin Zakariah
Project Director,
Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS)
Zafrin bin Zakariah has more than 23 years’ experience in the development of major urban rail and railway, highway infrastructure and property development. He has been involved in numerous projects in Malaysia as well as in Buenos Aires,Argentina; Sao Paolo, Brazil; Mumbai, India; and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
He joined Sarawak Metro in April 2020 and as the Project Director, he is responsible for the overall implementation of the KUTS Project; from conceptualisation, design, construction, completion and operation of the project.
Professional affiliations:
- Graduate Member, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (since 1992)
- Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (since 1988)
Dayang Rostylawati
Binti Haji Awang Ehsan
Director,
Finance, Administration & IT
Dayang Rostylawati binti Awang Ehsan has more than 25 years’ experience in project and corporate financing in major corporations and the banking sector. Her past experience also includes involvement in strategic planning, financial Planning, financial due diligence, mergers & acquisitions and tender planning & evaluations.
She joined Sarawak Metro in March 2020 and her role is managing the overall financial and administration management and planning.
Primarily involved with the overall financial management of the organization including Audit Compliance, Budgeting, Project Financing and Cashflow Management and the liaison between the employees and management with regards to administrative issues as well as involvement in planning and executing corporate IT strategies.
Professional affiliations:
- Committee Member, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Sarawak Branch (2009 to 2016)
- Honorary Secretary, MIA Sarawak Regional Committee (2010/2011 & 2011/2012)
Alexius Barieng
Director,
Corporate Communication, SEED Programme & Bumiputera Relations
Alexius Barieng has more than 20 years’ experience in the media, publishing and communication industry. He has worked on numerous public relations projects for organisations in the public and private sectors as well as for NGOs.
He joined Sarawak Metro in February 2020 and oversees its communication strategy. He is also responsible for the implementation of the Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme and ensuring the meaningful participation of local Bumiputera companies in the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project.
Bibi Waheeda Binti Arman Khan
Director,
Legal & Company Secretary
Bibi Waheeda binti Arman Khan joined Sarawak Metro in January 2020, bringing with her 13 years’ experience in legal practise after having worked in the Federal capital and in Sarawak.
Prior to joining Sarawak Metro, she was a partner in one of the most reputable law firms in Malaysia. She also has vast experience in corporate law especially in construction contracts involving infrastructure projects.
Professional affiliations:
- Advocate and Solicitor of High Court Malaya (2008)
- Advocate and Solicitor of High Court, Sabah and Sarawak (2011)
- Peguam Syariah Sarawak (2013)
- Licensed Company Secretary
Ts. Haji Suhardi Bin Mohamad Ali Yakop
Director
Land Management & Business Development
Suhardi bin Mohamad Ali Yakop has more than 20 years’ experience working in both local and international companies in operation, project management and customer development.
He joined Sarawak Metro in December 2019 and he is entrusted to lead the Business Development unit to develop strategic partnerships and to tap emerging markets. He also oversees land management and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) for the KUTS project.
Professional affiliations:
- Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia
- Teknologis Professional, Lembaga Teknologi Malaysia
Capt. (R) Haji Omar Bin Husin
Director,
Quality, Safety, Health & Environment
Captain (R) Omar Bin Husin has 25 years’ experience in Safety, Health, Environment and Traffic Management in major urban rail and railway development projects in Malaysia and internationally. Some of the notable railway developments that he has been involved in include the LRT Line 2, LRT Line 3 and MRT projects. He has also been involved in commercial and residential property development projects in Malaysia and internationally.
He joined Sarawak Metro in January 2023 and as Director of Quality, Safety, Health and Environment manages the Company’s Management System (policies, manual and procedure), and oversees the implementation of quality, safety, health and environmental measures on the Company’s activities and projects.
Professional affiliations:
- Member, Department Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH)
- Member, National Industry Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) for Oil and Gas Safety
Prabu Ganesh A/L Subramaniam
Deputy Project Director,
KUTS
Prabu Ganesh A/L Subramaniam has more than 10 years’ experience as an engineer, working on various mega rail projects in Malaysia including the LRT3, MRT1 and Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Track Project.
He joined Sarawak Metro in March 2020 and is responsible to plan and organise the company’s project implementation as well as to track the successful delivery of both short- and long-term goals of the project.
Haji Nor Nasyriq Bin Syahirudin
Deputy Project Director,
KUTS
Nor Nasyriq bin Shahirudin has more than 14 years’ experience in the railway industry, working both in Malaysia and overseas.
In Malaysia, he was involved in the MRT1, MRT2 and LRT3 projects. He has also worked in Qatar on the Doha International Airport project.
He joined Sarawak Metro in October 2020 and his responsibility is to lead the project team as well as collaborate with the project partners in ensuring the smooth and successful implementation of the KUTS project.
Management - The Heads of Departments
Henry Anak Mayot
Head of Department,
Systems
Henry Mayot has more than 25 years’ experience in telecommunication with project in Malaysia and abroad such as Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Island, Samoa and Nepal.
Before joining Sarawak Metro in March 2020, he was in the system design team in railway project MRT1 and MRT2 in Kelang Valley, West Malaysia.
In Sarawak Metro he is responsible to oversee the implementation of the KUTS project particularly in managing the communication system for the ART system.
Farhan Bin Fozian
Head of Department,
Procurement
Farhan bin Fozian has more than 11 years’ experience in cost control, contract & commercial as well procurement, in the railway and oil & gas industries.
He joined Sarawak Metro in September 2020 and his responsibility is to manage the procurement and contracting strategy for KUTS project.
Ts. Sr. Mohd Najib Bin Rahman
Head of Department,
Contract & Commercial
Sr. Mohd Najib bin Rahman has more than 20 years’ experience in procurement, cost management and project management. He has worked in various sectors including property development, infrastructure development, railway (MRT and LRT) and water asset infrastructure development.
He joined Sarawak Metro in August 2021 and his responsibility is to oversee contract management and implement good governance.
Professional affiliations:
- Professional Quantity Surveyor, Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
- Member, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
- Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologies
Rosli Bin Ahmad
Head of Department,
Environmental, Social & Governance
Rosli Bin Ahmad has vast experience in managing Health, Safety, Environment, Traffic Management and Security in various industries for more than 25 years.
His experience includes working on projects in marine propulsion engineering, heavy industries, power plant operation and maintenance, power plant construction and commissioning, oil and gas fabrication yards, offshore HSE operation, floating LNG vessel construction and commissioning and mass rapid transit construction and commissioning.
Apart from Malaysia, he was worked on projects in Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Algiers in Northern Africa, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and China.
He joined Sarawak Metro in January 2022.
Ts. Haji Nor Adami Bin Mat
Head of Department, Construction
Ts. Nor Adami Bin Mat has more than 28 years’ experience in highway/bridge and 4 years in railway industries. His major participation was at Penang Second Bridge, highway construction at Java, Indonesia and recently at Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak.
He is entrusted as main role in managing the construction of MRT Line 1 Station and KTMB railway rehabilitation at Klang Valley.
He joined Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd as Head of Department to oversees the planning, establishing construction methodology, managing and monitoring the construction
of Kuching Urban Transport System(KUTS) for ART project for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Infra activities until to the successfully project completion and deliverable.
Professional Affiliations
- Professional Technologies, MBOT
- Member, Malaysian Board of Technologies(MBOT)
- Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia(BEM)
- Member, Project Management Institute, USA
Mohamed Kamal Bin Suhaimi
Mohamed Kamal worked in several organizations during his career of more than thirty (30+) years mainly in the design offices. He spent most of his career in project management of heavy railway and rail transit systems. He was also involved in design management for highway, buildings, and infrastructure projects. His last employment was with Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) as the Head of Infrastructure Design for East Coast Railway Line (ECRL).
Key Achievements:
- Involved in the design and construction of major railway projects such as ECRL, Ampang & Kelana Jaya Lines LRT Extension, Ipoh-Padang Besar Double Track, Batu Gajah Railway Development, Ipoh-Rawang Double Track, Sentul - Batu Caves Double Track, Light Rail Transit System Two.
- Received letter of appreciation from the Managing Director of UEM Group for his contribution to complete UEM Academy Complex in Petaling Jaya within six (6) months.
- More than ten years of experience in the design of various Infrastructure, civil and structure works with several consultants.
Jane Ah Guan
Head of Department, Strategic Human Resources
Jane Deidre Ah Guan brings with her 22 years of experience and exposure in the field of Human Resource Training and Development as well as Administration Management in the Healthcare Industry (Healthcare Facility Management involving government hospitals in East Malaysia) and 4 years within the Construction Industry.
Before joining Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd, she was with Propel Johnson Controls (M) Sdn Bhd before joining Faber Medi Serve (M) Sdn Bhd and later under UEM Edgenta (M) Sdn Bhd, all in the field of Human Resource Development and Management for a total 16 years and another 5 years in the similar field with One Medicare Sdn Bhd.
In Sarawak Metro she will be responsible for our Strategic Human Resources Department mainly in the organizational development functions in the company.
Adnan Bin Zulkifli
Head Of Department, Planning
Adnan began his career as project planner back in 2010 after obtaining a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from UiTM Shah Alam.
With more than a decade of experience as a project planner, Adnan has participated in many mega railway projects in Malaysia particularly in Railway System Works.
His experience and knowledge enabled him to lead and coordinate the development of the KUTS Phase 1 Employer's Requirement back in 2020 since joining Sarawak Metro in September of the same year.
Chew Yueh Chin
Head Of Department, Interface
Chew Yueh Chin has more than 19 years’ experience in railway and engineering industry, in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. He has been involved in railway projects (project management, technical management, system designs, Interface & integration management and construction management), telecommunication systems, SCADA & ISCS systems, UPS, OCC, Audio-Visual-Control & Lighting System, broadcasting as well as building M&E services.
He joined Sarawak Metro in March 2022 and he is entrusted lead the Interface and Integration unit to manage the interfaces between Systems to Infrastructures and System to Systems enabling smooth system integration of KUTS project.
Haji Mohd. Yusof Bin Ahmad
Head of Department, Operations & Maintenance.
Mohd. Yusof B Ahmad graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of ITM, Shah Alam Malaysia in 1994.
He has been with Prasarana since the initial development of LRT in Kuala Lumpur in 1997. He was the Assistant Manager in Control Centre in 1997 and has progressed through several promotions such as in the operation and maintenance of wayside subsystems, Senior Management in the Project Management team and the latest in 2019 was the Maintenance Director for Saudi’s Al Masyaer Al Mugaddasah Metro O&M project lead.
His area of speciality is in electronics communication system and electrical power subsystems. He has initiated a few improvement works in solving the problem in Automatic Train Control (ATC) and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System such as upgrade copper network into fiber optics, improve the ATC redundancy power supply system, developed an Integrated Control Centre for Prasarana’s three LRT Lines in the ATP and undertook studies on the potential of tapping of energy from train regenerative braking and transfer the excess energy to an accelerating train including on how to allow an automatic train to coast to effect energy savings.
He left Prasarana in Jun 2019 and Joined Maltimur Jv DRAS Advans as Director of Rail Projects and retired from the company on 9 Jul 2024
Sr. Laura Awang Banyie
Head of Department, Land Management
Sr Laura Awang Banyie has over 15 years of experience in the property industry mainly in valuation, market and feasibility study, and market research for oil palm plantation, project development, commercial building such as purpose-built office building, hotel and shopping mall, factory/ warehouses, for the purpose of bank loan, management reporting, accounting, RPGT, land acquisition, foreclosure and rating.
She is a Member of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia.
She joined Sarawak Metro in 2020.
