Council Members
The ACPM Council is the governing body that steers the strategic direction, policy formulation, and professional standards of the Association of Construction Project Managers Malaysia. Comprised of experienced leaders from across the construction sector, the Council upholds ACPM’s mission to elevate the role and recognition of project managers nationwide.
🏛️ 2026–2027 ACPM Council
Advisor
PMr. Ir. Mohamed Bin Mohd Nuruddin
He began his civil-engineering career in 1976 with Perunding Bersatu Sdn Bhd, moved to MARDEC in 1979, and later became Chief Engineer at MARDI. In 1996 he joined the newly formed Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), where he served as General Manager of the Technology Division (1998), General Manager of Business Development (2000), and once again headed the Technology Division from 2003.
Across these roles he managed a substantial portfolio of civil and building projects and drove several national milestones: Malaysia’s first Project Management National Competency Standard, the inaugural Construction Industry Master Plan, and the creation of the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM). He also founded ACPM in 2012 and authored the first proposal to the Ministry of Works for a statutory Board of Project Managers.
Internationally, he represented Malaysia at APEC and led the national delegation to the BIMP-EAGA forum. A frequent speaker at local and global conferences, he was awarded the federal honour Pingat Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN) by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in 2005.
President
PMr. Sr. Dr. Wan Maimun Wan Abdullah
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (1981), an MBA (2001), and a PhD in Project Management (2010). Her 44-year career spans both the public and private construction sectors, during which she has served as President of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), President of the Association of Women in Construction Industry Malaysia, Deputy President of ACPM, and Council Member of the Khadijah International Waqf Foundation.
Her achievements have earned her multiple honours, including RISM’s “Malaysian Surveyor of the Year” (2012), the inaugural CIDB “Construction Leading Lady” award (2013), the PAQS Medal (2019), and the CIDB Fellowship Award (2023).
Deputy President
Assoc. Prof. PMr. Sr., Ruslan Affendy Arshad
He holds an MSc in Construction Management (University of Glamorgan, UK), a BSc (Hons) in Building (Coventry University, UK), and a Diploma in Building from UiTM. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), a Chartered Builder with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and a Certified Construction Project Manager (CIDB).
Currently serving as Deputy President of the Association of Construction Project Managers Malaysia, he actively champions the critical role of project managers in national development. His project portfolio includes leading the development of the Four Seasons Resort in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, as Project Manager and managing a major refurbishment project in North Wales, United Kingdom, as Site Manager.
An industry educator since 1989, Ruslan works closely with the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). He has spearheaded the creation of professional standards and curricula—NOSS, NCS, CICS, and COCS—for project managers and site supervisors, and has led training programmes for Syarikat Pembinaan Yeoh Tiong Lay as well as for contractors’ engineers and managers in Indonesia.
Vice President
PMr. Jesu Dass Muthu - Chairman ACPM Negeri Sembilan (Representative)
He is a Chartered Building Engineer (UK) and holds an MSc from Heriot-Watt University. He is certified in Adjudication by the AIAC, is a Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM), a CDM Professional, and a Certified Asbestos Removalist (Singapore).
Over a 35-year career spanning oil and gas, energy, and environmental-engineering projects, he has led multidisciplinary teams from concept to completion. His expertise lies in design-and-build delivery of scheduled-waste infrastructure, end-to-end digitalisation of construction processes, and carbon-emission-reduction programmes. Under his leadership, his company became the first Malaysian construction firm to achieve ISO 14064 greenhouse-gas verification—an accomplishment recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records.
Get to know him better by visiting his social media link: Jesu Dass Muthu | LinkedIn
Vice President
PMr. Dr. Abdul Rahman Ramakrishna
He is an Armed Forces veteran with 37 years’ experience in project and programme management.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Housing, Building & Planning (Architecture Part I, 1989), an MSc in Project Management (1995), and a PhD in Project Management (2005).
During his military career he managed numerous design-and-build projects for the defence sector. In the private sector he joined the Sunway Group, where he served as Project Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Programme Manager on major construction assignments. Through his own construction companies he has also developed housing schemes as both a developer and a design-and-build contractor.
Vice President
PMr. Ts. Manarus Maddin Bin Mat Noor - Chairman ACPM Terengganu (Representative)
He is a civil engineer by training and holds an MBA. Currently serving as General Manager (Operations) for a G7 construction firm in Terengganu, he is a Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM), Professional Technologist (Ts.), and CDM Professional. His 32-year career spans the full construction life-cycle, from project inception through post-completion.
Vice President
PMr. Br. Ts. Yat Weng Cheong
He is a Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP), as well as a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB). He also holds memberships in the Association of Construction Project Managers (MACPM), the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MMIArb), the Malaysian Association of Certified Construction Project Managers (MACCPM), and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Value Management Malaysia (AMIVMM).
Educated in civil engineering, construction management, project management, and law, he has spent 36 years leading construction, development, and property-management projects from inception through post-completion. He is additionally accredited as a CDM Professional.
Get to know him better by visiting his social media link: Ts. PMr. Br. Yat Weng Cheong, | LinkedIn
Honorary Secretary General
PMr Ts. Kaslizawati Kassim
She holds a Master of Integrated Construction Project Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and a Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She is a registered Professional Technologist (Ts.) with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) and a Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM Level 6) accredited by CIDB Malaysia.
With more than 20 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry, she has been involved in managing infrastructure, institutional and commercial development projects, specialising in project planning, contract administration, cost control and stakeholder coordination.
She currently serves as Project Manager at Multi Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd and Honorary Secretary General of the Association of Construction Project Managers Malaysia (ACPM) for the 2026–2028 council term, contributing towards professional development and advancement of construction project management practices in Malaysia.
Get to know her better by visiting her social media link: PMr. Ts. Kaslizawati Kassim | LinkedIn
Deputy Secretary General
PMr Br. Woon Yong Hao
He is an accomplished Civil Engineering professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in construction management, quality assurance, and project leadership across Malaysia’s infrastructure, residential, commercial, and government sectors. He combines strong technical expertise with progressive leadership and management capabilities, supported by his ongoing pursuit of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Construction Management.
He holds top-tier industry accreditations including CIDB Level 6 Certified Construction Project Manager and Level 5 Certified Construction Manager, alongside QLASSIC Assessor certification and specialised qualifications in railway infrastructure compliance. As a Fellow of the Institute of Quality Malaysia and a key office bearer in leading professional bodies, he is actively involved in shaping industry standards and governance.
His career highlights include overseeing major national projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), managing multi-million-ringgit developments, and leading cross-functional teams from design through to handover. Skilled in contract administration, safety compliance, and quality systems, he is multilingual and known for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Get to know him better by visiting his social media link: Woon Yong Hao FIQM, MMAFM, CACPM, BACCPM, CCPM, CCM, NQE | LinkedIn
Treasurer
PMr Wong Chiew Yin
Get to know him better by visiting his social media link: Chiew Yin Wong | LinkedIn
Immediate Past President
Ar. PMr. IDr. Kol(K) Dato Seri Dr Amer Hamzah Mohd Yunus
He is an architect by training, with an MSc in Architectural Building Conservation and a PhD in Architectural Conservation Management. A Certified Construction Project Manager holding the Professional CDM credential, he spent 37 years with Malaysia’s Public Works Department (JKR), rising to Deputy Director-General (Building Sector). During his tenure he directed the delivery of multiple design-and-build hospitals and managed the construction of new Malaysian embassies worldwide—from Washington, D.C., to Moscow. He also served as Assistant Project Director for the construction of the new National Palace.
Council Member
PMr. Jimmy Yap Sze Chun
He possesses a BSc. (Hons) in Housing, Building & Planning, specialising in Construction Management, which he earned in 1999. He has been a Certified Construction Project Manager since 2007. With 26 years of extensive experience, he has been involved in a diverse range of projects in both the private and public sectors. These projects include residential high-rise buildings, commercial structures, industrial facilities, and educational institutions, where he has managed them from their initial stages right through to their completion.
Council Member
PMr. Ir. Zaki Kudus
He is a distinguished professional engineer and the Managing Partner of AHAR Consultants PLT, bringing over two decades of experience in leading complex infrastructure and energy projects across the region.
His expertise lies at the intersection of civil engineering, sustainable systems, and high-stakes project delivery. As a council member of ACPM, he contributes deep insights into managing large-scale, multidisciplinary undertakings—particularly those involving intricate engineering creatures such as underground tunnels, integrated utility corridors, energy-from-waste facilities, and high-voltage transmission networks.
Known for embedding sustainability principles into the full project lifecycle, he excels in de-risking technically demanding ventures, optimizing resource efficiency, and driving resilient infrastructure outcomes.
His leadership at AHAR Consultants PLT has been instrumental in bridging advanced engineering solutions with strategic project governance, making him a key voice in advancing professional project management standards for complex and sustainable built environments.
Council Member
PMr Ts. Aliff Khan Azim Khan
He is a project and construction management professional with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, aviation, hospitality and commercial development projects at both local and international levels.
He is a Certified Construction Project Manager (CCPM Level 6) accredited by CIDB Malaysia, a Professional Technologist (Ts.) registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), and a Professional Project Manager registered with the Association of Construction Project Managers Malaysia (ACPM). His expertise includes project management, construction management, BIM-enabled coordination, contract administration and sustainable development practices.
Council Member
PMr Vijindran Kandasamy
Council Member
PMr. Cr. Br. Dr. Gs. Ts. Kiing Sie Yin (co-opt for Sarawak)
He is a seasoned project and construction management professional with 30 years of industry experience in delivering complex construction projects and organisational leadership initiatives.
He possesses extensive expertise in project management, construction management and professional accreditation, while actively contributing towards industry development, capacity building and professional collaboration within the construction project management community.
Council Member
PMr. Ir.Ts.Gs.Br.Dr. Armarjit Singh (co-opt for Sabah)
He is a water and wastewater engineering specialist with over 26 years of experience in Malaysia and Brunei. He holds a PhD in Engineering Education, an MSc in Water Engineering, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
A Professional Engineer registered with BEM, he is also affiliated with IEM, MWA, ASEAN Associate Engineer (AAE), and Associate Value Specialist (AVS). He currently serves as an EXCO Member of ACEM Sabah and Council Member of ACEM Malaysia.
He has led and managed major water infrastructure projects including water treatment plants, bulk transfer systems, transmission pipelines, and distribution networks across Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, and Brunei. He also previously served as Senior Operations Manager at SYABAS, overseeing 33 water treatment plants in Selangor.
With extensive industry expertise and leadership experience, he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of the water supply and engineering sector.
Internal Auditor
PMr. Dr. Rosli Nekmat
Internal Auditor
PMr. Lim Chai Chai
He is a construction professional with more than 25 years of industry experience (1980–2005) spanning marine engineering, dam construction, toll-road projects, and residential and commercial developments. He has held roles as Project Coordinator, Contracts Manager, and Procurement Lead for plant and materials, and has extensive expertise in insurance claims and dispute resolution.
In 2006 he transitioned to academia, joining Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman as a lecturer in quantity surveying and MSc programmes, a position he held for 17 years. During this period he also provided specialist advice to contractors on construction contracts and claims management.
🎯 Council Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Direction: Guiding ACPM’s growth and national relevance
Policy & Advocacy: Representing project managers’ interests in regulatory and industry forums
Professional Standards: Maintaining the integrity of ACPM’s codes, certifications, and programs
Membership Development: Expanding outreach and enhancing value for members
Training & CPD Oversight: Supporting lifelong learning through CPD, certification, and events
🗳️ Election & Term
Council Members are elected every two years at ACPM’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). All full members with active CCPM status are eligible to vote and run for office.
🤝 Get Involved
Interested in serving on future councils, joining a committee, or contributing to ACPM initiatives?
Email us at secretariat15.acpm@gmail.com – we’d love to have you involved!