Ir. Dr. Ng Kok Chiang is a professional engineer and noted industry leader in Malaysia’s energy and infrastructure sector. With expertise in electrical engineering, he serves on the boards of various companies and actively contributes to advancing sustainable development, innovation, and collaboration throughout the field.
Simon Leong is an experienced Industrial Engineer registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia and is also a Registered Energy Manager Type 2 with practicing certificate issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga. He is a Certified Trainer with HRD Corporation. He specializes in energy efficiency, low voltage electrical power systems for buildings and vertical transportation industry.
Dr. Jeffrey Chin is a distinguished committee member of PETIR with a PhD in Engineering from the prestigious University of Malaya (UM), specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently affiliated with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in the Faculty of Engineering and Science, where he specializes in mechanical and materials engineering. Dr. Chin’s expertise in advanced material composites and engineering research strongly supports PETIR’s objectives in energy and infrastructure development.
Nobuhiro Choo is an accomplished professional specializing in digital transformation, enterprise resource planning, and management within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. With a strong foundation earned through advanced studies and professional experience in the United States, Nobuhiro excels in driving technical innovation and process optimization.
David Goh is a distinguished industrial engineer and entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and a career defined by pioneering ventures in IT, construction, forestry, and renewable energy. Since 2009, he has been a trailblazer in the biomass sector, establishing critical export corridors for Palm Kernel Shells and wood pellets from Indonesia and Malaysia to major power plants across North Asia. His commitment to operational excellence earned his operations top-tier recognition from global giants for unmatched quality and delivery reliability.
As a high-level technical and financial consultant, his expertise spans a vast range of infrastructure, including utility-scale solar farms, hydroelectric dams, biomass power generation, and waste-to-energy systems. By bridging the gap between complex engineering and commercial feasibility, which involved high-stakes financial syndication and cross-border investment, he has become a vital advisor for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean firms seeking to invest in the regional renewable energy landscape.
Eric Low brings deep expertise in project greenfield development, investment and financial advisory within the energy sector. His renewable energy experience encompasses hydro, waste-to-energy, solar, biomass, and biogas projects, totaling over 200MW in transactions to date. Eric began his career in 2010 as a commercial specialist at the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and he continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives.
Joycelyn Cheah excels in real estate and infrastructure at Knight World Realty Sdn Bhd. She specializes in energy-efficient buildings, sustainable infrastructure, valuation for land/commercial/industrial properties, and market analysis.
At Jerteh Timber Sdn Bhd, she manages sustainable timber and charcoal production, promoting forestry sustainability and alternative energy. Her innovative approach advances environmental stewardship.
Ts. Kong Chia Hing is the CEO of MYBIG Sdn Bhd, a multidisciplinary technology leader he founded in 2010. Blending his academic roots from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Corporate Finance) and Stanford University (Technology Management), with his deep expertise in biotechnology and renewable energy.
Under his visionary leadership, MYBIG has pioneered life-saving medical devices and sustainable industrial solutions, earning national recognition for its role in Malaysia’s pandemic response.
As a strategic advisor to government bodies and a member of the PETIR committee, he remains at the forefront of driving Malaysia’s energy transition and technological commercialization.
Liew Liong Pin is a seasoned finance leader in financial services, currently serving as CFO and Partner at Aurora Capital since March 2024. Previously, as Head of Fund Accounting at Kirkoswald Capital Partners LLP (2018-2024), he led financial reporting, audits, and compliance for complex investment portfolios.
A graduate of CPA Australia (2002-2004), with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from Charles Sturt University, and an Advanced Diploma from the Association of Business Executives, bringing global expertise in fund management to PETIR.
As Vice President, Liew Liong Pin provides strategic financial oversight, driving PETIR’s initiatives in energy and infrastructure economics toward fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth.