MANAGEMENT TEAM
Director & Senior Management Profile
RASHDAN BAHARUM
Position: Managing Director and Founder of Hexagon Synergy.
Rashdan Baharum is the founder and MD Of Hexagon Synergy. He is a graduate of the University of Leeds with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Process Plant Management from the University of Technology Malaysia (MARA). He has substantial experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Scheduled Waste Recovery, Treatment and Disposal Facility, Solid Waste to Energy, and Marine Waste Management, with a total of 27 years of experience. He was the Lead Local Technical Advisors for the 1st Waste to Energy International Procurement in Malaysia, UKAS Prime Minister Office for 5 years. In addition, he worked with Public Works Authority of Qatar as Lead Advisor on Detail Feasibility for Effective Management of Industrial Liquid Waste for the State of Qatar. Moreover, he has completed the Feasibility Study for Hazardous Waste Facility, in the Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under WWE Holdings. He spearheaded a team of experts to successfully implement the 1st Onsite Port Reception Facilities in Malaysia for Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd. In Hazardous Waste Sector, He has also successfully innovated Hexagon’s Technology for Sludge Destabilization System for Alternative Treatment on Low Organic Concentration Hazardous Sludge at Kualiti Alam Waste Management Center.
MOHD RAFI OMAR
Position: GM, Managing Director Office.
Mohd Rafi Omar is the GM of Hexagon Synergy’s Managing Director Office. In 1999, he graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He has 22 years of experience as a project director, consultant, and adviser in the construction of the hazardous waste center, hazardous waste recovery facilities, and advanced industrial effluent treatment technologies. Among his accomplishments, he completed 5 years as a Technical Advisor for 1st Waste to Energy International Procurement in Malaysia, UKAS Prime Minister Office. Further, he served as an advisor on the effective management of Industrial Liquid Waste in Qatar. He was the Process Manager in the development of the Sludge Destabilization System for Alternative Treatment of Low Organic Concentration Hazardous Sludges and the Spent Mineral Oil Recovery Facility. He developed and installed Hexagon’s Sludge Oil Recovery Technology at Petronas Refinery Terengganu. His recent projects were designing, constructing and operating the First Port Reception Facilities in Northport and in charge of pools of engineers providing Scheduled Waste Management Services in Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Complex within an area of 6,303 acres.
MOHD YAZID BIN MANAP
Position: GM, Finance.
Mohd Yazid Bin Manap, CA brings more than 24 years in Account and financial experience. Skilled in numerous financial and accounting fields, including auditing, taxation, preparing annual budgets, monitoring key accounts and credit control. He also has depth knowledge in complying with government regulations. He earned his Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons) Degree from University of Technology MARA, Malaysia and A Chartered Member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants. Prior to joining Hexagon Synergy in December 2013, held various challenging position as a Account Executive for Telekom Malaysia, Account Manager for Hannover Re, Germany Liasion Office for Malaysia, Director Finance & Admin Tera Sdn Bhd Property Investment company and gained extensive accounting experience through Accounts and managements roles in manufacturing environment for Alps Electric (M) Sdn Bhd.
TS. CHM. DR. NUR ZULAIKHA YUSOF
Position: Head of Sustainability and Strategic Planning.
Ts. ChM. Dr. Nur Zulaikha Yusof is the Head of Sustainability and Strategic Planning at Hexagon Synergy (M) Sdn. Bhd. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, a Master’s degree in Chemistry, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). With over 15 years of experience in R&D, particularly in microbiology, water treatment, and analytical chemistry, she has established a career at the intersection of academia, policy research, and industrial sustainability solutions. Currently, she spearheads circular economy solutions that focus on waste valorization and sustainable resource management, while also driving carbon credit and decarbonization strategies to support industry stakeholders in emissions reduction. She plays a key role in advancing zero waste and low-carbon infrastructure development to promote sustainable industrial ecosystems and leads strategic sustainability planning that aligns with Malaysia’s environmental policies and economic growth strategies.
MOHD ZAINI BAHARUM
Position: Head of Project Development Division.
Mohd Zaini Baharum is an experienced project and procurement specialist with over 30 years of involvement in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) across the automotive, oil & gas, and heavy industry sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from London South Bank University, UK.
As the Head of Project Development Division at Hexagon Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd, Zaini is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of key engineering and infrastructure projects. His role focuses on aligning technical design with regulatory requirements, optimizing procurement strategies, and ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery.
His expertise covers project delivery (onshore and offshore), contract and tender management, engineering compliance, procurement, and stakeholder coordination. Known for his structured approach and hands-on leadership, Zaini brings a strong blend of technical knowledge and practical experience to every project he manages.
MUHAMMAD HAZIQ AKMAL
Position: Section Head of Project Development Division (Digitalization).
Muhammad Haziq Akmal is a Section Head of Project Development Division (Digitalization) at Hexagon Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd, where he plays a vital support role in the construction, commissioning, and operations of the first on-site Port Reception Facilities (PRF) and hazardous waste management systems across major industrial sites, including Johor Port, Northport, Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), and PETRONAS Penapisan Terengganu (PPTSB).
His early experience includes research and technical work in energy audits, biomass gasification, and syngas production. In parallel, Haziq explored data-driven environmental and engineering challenges using Python. His digital projects included environmental impact assessment (EIA) report classification, water safety prediction, rainfall forecasting, and smart image recognition for home safety systems. He applied machine learning techniques such as TF-IDF, CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, and GRUs to develop his analytical and programming capabilities..
