New leadership for GHD in Malaysia

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21 October 2008

Leading international professional services company GHD has appointed Liong Khoo as its Malaysian Operating Centre Manager. Liong, a Malaysian, has been living in Australia for the past 30 years and has returned to his home country to head GHD Malaysia’s operations.

Liong is a civil engineer with more than 25 years experience, predominantly in water projects. He joined GHD in Sydney in 1983 and has worked on projects in water supply, water treatment, sewerage, wastewater treatment and water recycling.

Liong was country manager for Malaysia from April 2004 to December 2005. During the 20-month period, he was instrumental in growing the GHD Malaysia’s business from three staff to more than 90 staff. Currently, the firm employs over 200 dedicated engineers, drafters, scientists and support staff in its Malaysian operations.

Liong’s vision is for GHD Malaysia to be the country’s premier professional services consultant, while making valuable contributions to the community.

Liong said: "There are tremendous opportunities in Malaysia and we want to be recognized for adding value to important projects for our clients".

GHD has operated in Malaysia since 1978, specialising in civil infrastructure, industrial infrastructure, building and structures, water and environment, and asset and facilities management. The company is a bumiputra-status company registered with Ministry of Finance and Board of Engineers Malaysia.

The firm has successfully delivered a number of important projects in Malaysia, including Sultan Azlan Shah Dam, Malaysia’s first and largest roller compacted concrete dam in Sg. Kinta, Perak, and the Islamic Civilization Park in Kuala Terengganu.

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Sonia Adams

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