Rashdan Baharum is the Founder and Managing Director of Hexagon Synergy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds and a Master’s degree in Process Plant Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UTM).
With over 27 years of experience across the Oil and Gas, Scheduled Waste Recovery, Treatment and Disposal, Solid Waste-to-Energy, and Marine Waste Management sectors, he has established himself as a leading expert in environmental and industrial waste solutions.
Notably, he served as the Lead Local Technical Advisor for Malaysia’s first Waste-to-Energy International Procurement under the UKAS Prime Minister’s Office for five years. Internationally, he has worked with the Public Works Authority of Qatar as Lead Advisor on a detailed feasibility study for the management of industrial liquid waste and conducted a feasibility study on hazardous waste facilities in Saudi Arabia under WWE Holdings.
In Malaysia, he spearheaded the successful implementation of the first Onsite Port Reception Facilities for Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn. Bhd. In the hazardous waste sector, he led the innovation of Hexagon’s Sludge Destabilization Technology, providing an alternative treatment solution for low organic concentration hazardous sludge at the Kualiti Alam Waste Management Center.
Mohd Rafi Omar is the General Manager of the Managing Director’s Office at Hexagon Synergy. He graduated from Ohio University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and brings more than 22 years of experience as a project director, consultant, and advisor in the development of hazardous waste centers, recovery facilities, and advanced industrial effluent treatment technologies.
He served for five years as a Technical Advisor for Malaysia’s first Waste-to-Energy International Procurement under the UKAS Prime Minister’s Office, and subsequently acted as an Advisor on Industrial Liquid Waste Management for the State of Qatar.
Rafi has also played a key role in technology development, serving as Process Manager for the Sludge Destabilization System, an alternative treatment solution for low organic concentration hazardous sludge, as well as for the Spent Mineral Oil Recovery Facility. He further developed and successfully implemented Hexagon’s Sludge Oil Recovery Technology at the PETRONAS Refinery in Terengganu.
His more recent projects include the design, construction, and operation of Malaysia’s first Port Reception Facilities at Northport, as well as leading a team of engineers providing comprehensive Scheduled Waste Management Services at the PETRONAS Pengerang Integrated Complex, covering an area of 6,303 acres.
Mohd Yazid Bin Manap, CA brings over 24 years of experience in accounting and finance. He is skilled across a wide range of financial disciplines, including auditing, taxation, budgeting, credit control, and key account management, with extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and government requirements.
He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, and is a Chartered Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Prior to joining Hexagon Synergy in December 2013, Yazid held several key roles, including Account Executive at Telekom Malaysia, Account Manager for Hannover Re’s Malaysia Liaison Office, and Director of Finance & Administration at Tera Sdn. Bhd., a property investment company. He also gained extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, holding various accounting and management positions with Alps Electric (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Ts. ChM. Dr. Nur Zulaikha Yusof is the Head of Sustainability and Strategic Planning at Hexagon Synergy (M) Sdn. Bhd. She holds a PhD 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 is a seasoned project and procurement specialist with over 30 years of experience 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 oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of key engineering and infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include aligning technical design with regulatory requirements, optimizing procurement strategies, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
His expertise spans project delivery (onshore and offshore), contract and tender management, engineering compliance, procurement, and stakeholder coordination. Recognized for his structured approach and hands-on leadership, Zaini combines strong technical knowledge with practical experience to successfully deliver complex projects.
Muhammad Haziq Akmal is the Section Head of Project Development Division (Digitalization) at Hexagon Synergy (M) Sdn. Bhd., where he plays a key role in supporting the construction, commissioning, and operations of Malaysia’s first on-site Port Reception Facilities (PRF) and hazardous waste management systems across major industrial sites, including Johor Port, Northport, the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), and PETRONAS Penapisan Terengganu (PPTSB).
His early career experience includes research and technical work in energy audits, biomass gasification, and syngas production. In parallel, Haziq developed a strong background in data-driven environmental solutions, working on projects such as environmental impact assessment (EIA) report classification, water safety prediction, rainfall forecasting, and smart image recognition for home safety systems.
Leveraging machine learning techniques including TF-IDF, CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, and GRUs, he has built strong analytical and programming capabilities that complement his engineering expertise.
