Have passion and have goals in life - Heziwan

By: NURIZZATUL ALIN AHMAD BASTANI, STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ALUMNI DEPARTMENT

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) alumnus Heziwan Hamsah, 32, did not at all fancy being an engineer when he was small but eventually, the profession became his livelihood because of his deep concern over the environment.

“Learn whatever it may be, whenever you can and wherever you will’ was the motto of the holder of Bachelor Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology) from Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering (FKKSA).

He is now a Senior Plant Engineer at Cenergi Tanah Makmur Sdn. Bhd. that operates in Pekan, Pahang.

He works at the utility department and is now involved in a project to supply electricity from renewable resources or also known as from waste-to-energy.

Prior to that, Heziwan had worked in the manufacturing and chemical polymer sector and utility department at Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK). 

According to Heziwan, the project would have great impact to Mother Nature as it would help reduce the greenhouse effects and lower earth temperature.

“The project will also help the government to meet its target that by 2030, 20 percent of the electricity is powered from waste,” he said.

Heziwan added that he had full support from his wife in developing the project that would help preserve the environment as global health was already affected by pollution and affecting the future of mankind.

As such, choosing a course at the university was really important, he said.

“Learning starts with passion. Without passion, one can be aimless and lose focus. For me, if there is no focus, one will study without an objective and a future plan, and this will be a waste of time and money,” he added.

He also said activities prepared by the university was really helpful in getting one ready for work because they helped to build up confidence and character.