Experience

Universiti Putra Malaysia

• Malaysia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lecturer

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  - Developed and facilitated the International Timber Trade subject covering import/export policies, regulations, and practicality of Malaysia’s timber products. Covering topics eco-labeling and timber/wood certification, the relationship between timber trade and sustainable development, as well as the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) are also enclosed. - Taught Research Methodology to postgraduate students, guiding them in research proposal preparation, data collection, analysis, and thesis writing. - Supervised and advised undergraduate and postgraduate research on topics such as consumer behavior toward wood-based furniture and marketing of wood and non-wood products, factors influencing the purchase of wood furniture, and adaptation to IR 4.0 in wood-based manufacturing and others. - Collaborated on an eBook on the direction of the Faculty of Forestry & Environment for 2020-2025, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 15) to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss. - Copyright certificate awarded for questionnaire development based on the GST Act during doctoral degree. - Expertise in eco-labeling, timber/wood certification, sustainable development, and Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). - Accomplished academic research supervisor and advisor. Show less



Malaysia Royal Customs

• Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Senior Customs Director

  • May 1991 - May 2017

  As a Senior Customs Director with over 26 years of experience at the Malaysia Royal Customs, I have: - Supervised and ensured compliance with the Sales Tax Act and Service Tax Act by conducting inspections, street surveys, and providing consultative services to diverse companies holding licenses for sales tax and service tax. - Conceptualized and implemented customs, sales, and service tax regulations and procedures for routine customs operations, in adherence with customs acts and regulations. - Arbitrated and resolved disputes related to customs issues for industrial companies, ensuring compliance with customs acts and regulations. - Collaborated with other government agencies and statutory bodies to manage importers and exporters and enforce established procedures, preventing smuggling activities. - Advised, guided, and enforced customs acts and regulations for companies licensed with JKDM, ensuring no leakage of government revenue. - Provided consultative services on import and export procedures and rules to licensees, business players, and the general public. - Conducted audits of company accounts as a licensee of the RMCD to ensure accurate and correct tax payments and minimize government revenue leakage. - Administered the department, including coordinating staffing, supervising and appraising subordinates' performance, and preparing the annual budget allocation. - Functioned as the internal auditor for the RMCD's daily operations to achieve ISO standards (International Organization for Standardization). Show less