Our People
Our Leadership team comprises of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds and expertise. They are responsible
and accountable for the overall operations, governance and performance of Wastech Group.
Simon Hii
Managing Director
Simon Hii
Managing Director
Hii Kong Yii (Simon), is a founding partner of the specialty fertilisers (Wastech Multigreen) and irrigation engineering (Wastech Engineering) divisions within the Wastech Group and acts as our Group Managing Director.
Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture Engineering) from McGill University Montreal, Canada in 1980. He began his career in the Waste Management industry as a Project Engineer, where he was heavily involved in the construction, installation, testing and commissioning of waste treatment plants for palm oil, livestock and food industries.
Over the last 38 years, Simon has been at the helm of our Group, spearheading our overall business and strategic direction of both the Specialty Fertiliser and Irrigation Engineering divisions.
Wong Toon Ngee
Executive Director
Wong Toon Ngee
Executive Director
Wong Toon Ngee (Toon), is one of Wastech Group’s founding directors. In 1981, Toon graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Agriculture from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and in 1982, he obtained a Bachelor of Science majoring in Agriculture Engineering from the same university.
Toon has over 35 years of experience in managing projects relating to design, supply, installation and commissioning of irrigation systems. With Simon, he oversees our Irrigation Engineering Segment for both Malaysia and Hong Kong operations.
Colin Cheong
Executive Director
Colin Cheong
Executive Director
Cheong Kwok Luen (Colin) is a founding partner of Wastech Engineering International Ltd. and the Executive Director of Business Development for the Wastech Group in Hong Kong.
Colin received his Bachelor of Economics degree in 1982 from York University in Toronto, Canada. He began his career in the Engineering and Construction industry as a marketing manager for engineering and construction materials, where he developed extensive Asian regional networking for the supply and distribution of engineering and construction materials, plants, and equipment to major construction and engineering companies in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, and China.
Colin has been involved in the management and business development of the company for the last 20 years, including the expansion and establishment of branch offices in Macau and Shanghai, PRC.
Ken Low
Executive Director
Ken Low
Executive Director
Low Kean Hung (Ken) is our Executive Director. In 1999, Ken obtained Bachelor of Engineering (Biology and Agriculture) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Ken has over 23 years of experienced in managing irrigation engineering projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau and Shanghai.
He is involved in the design and build irrigation engineering system for international theme parks, municipalities, gardens, conservatories, plantation, orchards and greenhouses.
Mark Hii
Executive Director
Mark Hii
Executive Director
Hii Wei Lip (Mark) is our Executive Director. Mark is responsible for overseeing business development and directing and controlling all business operations, as well as determining our company's strategic direction and growth.
Mark is also responsible for ensuring the company accomplishes its financial vision, mission, and long-term objectives.
Mark, a graduate of the Federal Institute of Technology (formerly renamed UCSI College), has vast experience in Project Management and ensuring that all projects are delivered on schedule and consistently exceed client expectations.
Mark's primary duty in Hong Kong is to design, coordinate, and implement strategies for expanding existing businesses and seizing new possibilities.
Nicholas Hii
Executive Director
Nicholas Hii
Executive Director
Nicholas Hii (Nick) graduated with a Bachelor of Environments from University of Melbourne, Australia and obtained his Master of Property from the same university.
Nick is currently responsible for developing new businesses together with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Group. Additionally, in partnership with the leadership team, Nick outlines and establishes the Group’s long term strategic objectives through approaches that can value add and is aligned with our corporate vision and mission.
At Wastech Group, you will be part of a highly dedicated and motivated team driven by teamwork, mutual respect, diligence, integrity and professionalism.
Geoffrey Goh
Director of Sales and Marketing (East Malaysia) and Plant Nutritionist
Geoffrey Goh
Director of Sales and Marketing (East Malaysia) and Plant Nutritionist
Geoffrey Goh Wee Hong is our Director of Sales and Marketing (East Malaysia) and Plant Nutritionist. He is responsible for the sales and marketing of our specialty fertilisers and other related fertiliser products in East Malaysia and foreign countries, as well as the soil analysis and formulation mix prescription for the customers' plants.
In June 1983, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan.
He began his career at Harrisons and Crosfield PLC, where he was responsible for the sales and marketing of agricultural chemicals and fertilisers. He left Harrisons and Crosfield PLC and joined Behn Meyer & Co where he was in charge of all chemical and fertiliser sales and marketing activities.
With his extensive experience in managing and supervising the overall business operations of chemicals and fertilisers, Geoffrey has assisted the Group to penetrate the oil palm plantations.
Caterlin Yee
Director of Accounts and Administration
Caterlin Yee
Director of Accounts and Administration
Yee Siew Ling, Caterlin is our Director of Accounts and Administration, joined our Board in May 2016. She is currently in charge of managing and supervising all administrative functions at Wastech Engineering, a subsidiary of Wastech Group.
In June 1988, Locke Academy awarded her the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Qualifications. Her early responsibilities at Wastech included account preparation and computerisation of accounts.
Her extensive background includes managing the company's administrative functions as well as human resources issues. She assists in the establishment of the accounting system for the Hong Kong. Yee's exceptional ability to lead and develop an internal team aided the company's expansion to Hong Kong, where she assisted in the establishment of the Hong Kong Operation's account system.
She was later named Director of Wastech Engineering in May 2016, a position she still holds today.
Alicia Yap
Senior Manager, Accounts & Administration
Alicia Yap
Senior Manager, Accounts & Administration
Yap Lai Har (Alicia) is our Senior Accounts & Administration Manager of Wastech Multigreen Sdn Bhd.
In April 1997, she obtained a certificate in Advanced Business Calculations and a certificate in Business Statistics conferred by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board.
Alicia holds the responsibility of overseeing payroll, and a complete set of accounts for the company. She also assisted in training the staff to assume responsibility for certain accounting duties and as one of the longest serving staff in the company, Alicia is responsible to ensure the group’s financial governance and audit procedures are in place, and develop financial strategies aligned with the company’s business plans and support realization of long-term growth objectives.
Bill Tay
Director of Sales (West Malaysia)
Bill Tay
Director of Sales (West Malaysia)
Bill Tay Boon Leong, is the Director of Sales and Marketing. He is responsible for the sales and marketing of our specialty fertiliser and other related fertiliser products in West Malaysia.
In 1988, he earned a Diploma Course in Science from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (formerly known as Tunku Abdul Rahman College) and a Bachelor of Science from Campbell University in Bueis Creek, North Carolina, United States. Bill is a member of the Incorporated Society of Planters, Malaysia where he was the Deputy Branch Chairman.
Throughout his professional career, he was responsible for the regional sales and marketing activities, R &D as well as product technical support for key distributors, key customers, and product technical support for users. He now handles the sales and marketing of our specialty fertilisers and other related fertiliser products in West Malaysia.
The talent of our people is a key factor in enabling us to rise to any challenge and thrive in our community. We embrace a culture where our people are celebrated for their talents and professionalism, energize your career by joining us and let’s grow together.
Ellen Chong
Senior Manager, Group Finance
Ellen Chong
Senior Manager, Group Finance
Chong Yen Yee (Ellen) is a qualified accountant and a fellowship member of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). She has more than 18 years of experience in financial management and operational finance.
Ellen leads the financial and accounting functions of the Group with responsibility for implementation of financial policies and treasury management to achieve business and company goals.
Alfred Ong
Senior Manager, Operations & Business Development
Alfred Ong
Senior Manager, Operations & Business Development
Ong Jun Yu (Alfred) graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
He is accountable for leading sales teams to achieve sales goals, as well as setting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growth. Alfred is also in charge of researching, planning, and launching new initiatives for the target market. Alfred is actively involved in recruiting and training team members, establishing quotas, evaluating and adjusting performance, and strategizing and implementing improvements to ensure that everyone completes their assigned tasks on time.
Han Nik Kang
Senior Manager, Production
Han Nik Kang
Senior Manager, Production
Han Nik Kang (Han) graduated from Institut Teknologi Pertama in Kuala Lumpur with a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
He is in charge of managing the production and quality control of our Group's specialty fertilisers and other fertiliser products at our existing manufacturing facility in Port Klang, Selangor. Han's primary responsibilities include overseeing the department's daily workflow and schedules, as well as conducting timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Han is also in charge of supervising the quality assurance department and it’s staff, as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes.
Yvonne Yap
Senior Manager, Purchasing & Supply Chain
Yvonne Yap
Senior Manager, Purchasing & Supply Chain
Yap Lai Fong (Yvonne) is the senior purchasing and logistics manager at Wastech Multigreen. She earned a Professional Diploma in Secretarial Studies from Cyma College of Business in 1997.
Yvonne has over 19 years of experience managing purchasing, logistics, and shipping functions where she was in charge of overseeing the logistics of specialty fertilisers and other related fertiliser products, handling inbound and outbound shipping, and planning and forecasting raw material to meet the customer's monthly supply.
Jacky Liang
Senior Manager, Projects
Jacky Liang
Senior Manager, Projects
Liang Kah Hong (Jacky) is the Senior Manager of Projects of Wastech Multigreen, one of Wastech Group's divisions. 2013 marked the completion of Jacky's Bachelor of Communications (Professional Communications) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia.
He began his career as an Operations Manager for renowned F&B chain groups in Melbourne, Australia. Develops operation processes and workflow, supervises operation activities, simplifies the system, and increases productivity, inventory management, and project management.
For the previous nine years of his employment, he has established and managed various warehouses and production facilities, food and beverage shops, and helped the company expand to key Australian cities. Jacky's primary responsibilities include planning and overseeing group initiatives, as well as refining operational systems and procedures. Assess and solve group challenges and opportunities and Quality control and KPI monitoring.
Bryan Liew
Manager, E- Commerce
Bryan Liew
Manager, E- Commerce
Liew How Yan (Bryan) is our E-Commerce Manager and he is valuable to any eCommerce venture. He has a degree in business and extensive expertise creating profitable websites, including Shopee and Lazada. He is a highly motivated and organised individual who will work diligently to ensure the success of any eCommerce endeavour.
With Bryan on board, it is anticipated that the project would advance rapidly and efficiently, to everyone's benefit. His experience and expertise in the eCommerce market are invaluable and will be an addition to any eCommerce endeavour.
Jenny Lee
Manager, Human Resource
Jenny Lee
Manager, Human Resource
Jenny Lee Wai Fun (Jenny) graduated from the Institute of Public Accountants in Melbourne, Australia, with honours, and the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management awarded her a Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management and certified her in Human Resource Practice.
With more than ten years of experience in all facets of human resources. She is in charge of leading and directing the Human Resources (HR) department's routine functions, such as hiring and interviewing employees, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practises.
Raihan Chia
Manager, Legal & Compliance
Raihan Chia
Manager, Legal & Compliance
Raihan Chia, a Legal Professional with nine years of experience as an in-house counsel, specializes in ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing legal risk for organizations. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective policies and procedures that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
Her areas of expertise include contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, employment law, litigation management, data protection and corporate governance. She is also adept at negotiating with government agencies, managing regulatory audits, and conducting internal investigations.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from Multimedia University, Malaysia and was called to the Bar on 20th November 2015.
Raihan Chia is currently the Head of Legal and Compliance for the Group and reporting directly to the Executive Director.
Vicki Lo
Accounts & Administration Manager
Vicki Lo
Accounts & Administration Manager
Vicki Lo, our Accounts & Administration Manager at Wastech Engineering International Ltd, brings extensive experience in financial management, procurement, and payroll. With over 15 years of administration work expertise, Vicki ensures the smooth functioning of our financial operations and supports the growth of our company. Her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills contribute to the efficient management of our administrative processes. As the Accounts & Administration Manager, Vicki tracks costs, manages budgets, oversees procurement, and handles payroll with precision. Her expertise and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our team, driving the effective management of our financial operations and contributing to the overall success of Wastech Engineering International Ltd.
Chew Chia Yung
Project Manager
Chew Chia Yung
Project Manager
Chew Chia Yung, our esteemed Project Manager at Wastech Engineering International Ltd, is a highly experienced and skilled professional in the field of project management. With a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Chew has not only established himself as a capable individual but has also continuously showcased his expertise in various capacities. Since joining our team in 2013, Chew has successfully undertaken diverse roles and now spearheads the management of projects from initiation to completion. His in-depth knowledge and specialization in Automatic Irrigation Systems significantly contribute to the seamless execution and success of projects. Chew's unwavering dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and profound expertise make him an invaluable asset to our team, enabling the efficient and effective management of projects at Wastech Engineering International Ltd.
Hooi Chi Hern
Design Manager
Hooi Chi Hern
Design Manager
Hooi Chi Hern, our skilled Design Manager at Wastech Engineering International Ltd, brings over 15 years of experience in designing and constructing Automatic Irrigation Systems. With a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Biology And Agricultural) from University Putra Malaysia, Hooi excels in project management, tender submissions, and design coordination. His meticulous attention to detail ensures projects adhere to schedules and client specifications. Hooi actively contributes to team growth by mentoring junior staff and collaborating closely with project teams. As the Design Manager, Hooi plays a vital role in driving the success of Wastech Engineering International Ltd in delivering exceptional Automatic Irrigation Systems.
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