Talent Focused

Our employees provide insights on what its like

working at UEM Group of Companies
here and it gets you thinking, the company
has invested so much in you, what can you
contribute in return?
What are some of the most useful skills you
have picked up?
Be punctual to work, start work the minute you
punch in, and always have a to-do list to help you
stay on track. Always plan ahead; if you fail to
plan, you plan to fail. To be a good engineer, you
must not be shy or you wont go far. You must be
willing to get your hands dirty and be tough yet
humble. How far you get depends on your own
enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
From left: Wan Nadirah Wan Ismail, Izman Khairi Ismail,
Muhammad Syahreen Mohamed Anuar, Norfadzlina
Amzah.

MUHAMMAD SYAHREEN
MOHAMED ANUAR
32, Assistant Manager, Electrical Department
Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad (CIMA) /
Engineering & Construction
Whats the most important thing you have
learned on the job so far?
Troubleshooting you need to stay calm and find
the solution. There was once when I had to help
with a major complication which took us one year
to solve. During this time, the management did
not pressure us as they knew that we were doing
our best. Instead, they provided us with the
necessary support.
IZMAN KHAIRI ISMAIL
27, Project Manager,
Civil Project
Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Berhad
(PROPEL) / Asset & Facility Management
What do you enjoy most about being an
employee of UEM Group or Companies?
The company recognises my talent and selected
me to undergo the Six Sigma training. Its a very
expensive programme, and its paid for by the
company. They have also offered to help get
me licensed as a Professional Engineer. Its a
fantastic opportunity that I will certainly make the
most of. Theres also a great sense of belonging

NORFADZLINA AMZAH
31, Senior Engineer,
MD / CEOs Office
PLUS Malaysia Berhad / Expressways
What are some of the opportunities that has
been provided to you?
The very first project that I was assigned to was
worth RM1 billion. The exposure was great, and it
gave me the chance to meet with and learn from
many experience professionals in the civil
engineering field. I was also given a lot of training
and even joined a technical visit to Japan, which
was a valuable eye-opener as their culture is so
different from ours. After six years, I was given the
chance to explore a managerial position and
thats where I am now.
What makes it such an attractive company
to work for?
I have been very lucky in that since day one, I
have been working under excellent superiors who
are always there to teach me. There are no
boundaries between the senior and management
staff and new employees, they are always willing
to help.
What advice would you give to graduates
who are thinking of joining the company?
Be clear about your career path. It will help you
focus well and stay on track, and the management
will help guide you and point you in the right
direction.

WAN NADIRAH WAN ISMAIL

31, Assistant Manager,
Group Business Development
UEM Group Berhad
What are some of the opportunities that has
been provided to you?
Ive gained so much since Ive joined UEM Group
from mergers and acquisition exercise to
evaluation of projects (local and international) all
of which has allowed me to enhance my
engineering and technical skills. Ive also been
involved in strategic planning and development,
Ive gained international experience and have the
opportunity to network with both local and
international authorities.
What do you enjoy most being an employee
of UEM Group?
I have the opportunity to grow with the company,
the ability to gain new experience and take on
additional responsibilities while at the same time
enhance my skill sets.
MOHD NOH IDRISS
33, Assistant Manager, Contract Department
UEM Builders Berhad / Engineering &
Construction
What attracted you to join the company?
In 2007, when I found out that UEM Builders had
been awarded the Penang Second Bridge
project, I felt it was an opportunity not to be
missed. I was working at a different company at
the time but decided to give it a try when I was
offered the job. UEM Builders is a very stable
company with many good projects under its belt,
so its a great platform to learn and grow.
What are some of the opportunities that has
been provided to you?
In my line of work, experience is more important
than qualification and luckily, the company is
great at providing training. Each year, employees
must attend at least three days of training but I
usually do more than that. You can apply to join
certain courses or workshops, which is subject to
approval.
What are some of most challenging tasks
you have been given on the job so far?
Before I joined UEM Builders, I was managing
medium capacity projects of below RM10 million
but now I am handling projects that are valued at
up to RM1.5 billion. Such mega-projects come
with higher risks and more challenges but I enjoy
them very much. Back in 2009, I was part of the
team that worked on the widening of the Penang
Bridge.

ANGELA SEE TENG FONG

30, Assistant Manager,
Project Handover
UEM Sunrise Berhad / Township & Property
Development
What are some of the opportunities that has
been provided to you?
My job allows me to meet a lot of people and
through that, I have learned to handle many
different personalities. The company also provides
good training programmes some of them are
compulsory and at the end of each year,
we are also asked to complete a form stating
what skills we would like to learn. For example,
last year, I underwent workshops on effective
communication, team building, and quality
benchmarking. I also visit our office in Johor
Bahru once a month, which gives me the
opportunity to learn new things.
What makes it such an attractive company
to work for?
UEM Sunrise is a reputable developer so there
is good job security. On top of that, the work
environment is very friendly, and we have a lot
of staff events such as Family Day, which really
fosters relationships among management and
employees.
TUAN APDZAN TUAN MAD
35, Assistant Resident Engineer,
OPUS Group Berhad /
Engineering & Construction
What are some of the opportunities that has
been provided to you?
In my previous job, I was based in the office
whereas here, I am far more hands on and have
been involved in many overseas projects as well.
As an employee, you get very good guidance
from your superiors and the chance to learn from
experience. I am also in the midst of getting my
Professional Engineer qualification, which is paid
for by the company.
Whats the most important thing you have
learned on the job so far?
OPUS has a mentoring programme that pairs the
Head of Department with a junior staff. Its a oneyear programme and everyone is given the
chance to participate. I have certainly benefited
from being a mentee.
What are some of the employee benefits that
you enjoy?
Besides bonuses and salary increments, the
company also gives out other type of rewards for
those who have displayed excellent performance
in their jobs. I have been a recipient of this, and its
a great feeling to know that the company
recognises and appreciates my hard work.