Syahrulnizam Yek Abdullah @ Johnny Yek Shyh-Lung (Male), Malaysian, age 49, is the Head of Energy Division in Jentayu Sustainables Berhad (JSB). He oversees the overall development of Project Oriole and other energy-related businesses such as hydro-mechanical equipment consultancy, rooftop solar plant and Green Initiatives.

He obtained his Bachelor of Applied Science in Planning from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia in 2002. He was awarded the Borrie Prize, Award for Planning Excellence by the Planning Institute of Australia. He has served as an intern and subsequently absorbed into the Town Planning Department of City of Boroondara in Melbourne.

Since his return to Malaysia, he has served in various capacities in the Information Technology and construction industries. He has acquired priceless knowledge and experiences whilst working as a Project Manager in a Sabah-based, China’s construction company that utilises workers from People’s Republic of China.

Prior to joining JSB in 2024, he was the Project Director for Telekosang Hydro One and Telekosang Hydro Two, a combined 40MW Run-Off-River hydro powerplants in Tenom, Sabah. He was involved in the planning, design, construction and commissioning of the hydro power plants.

He is well-versed in the Australian Good Design Guide as well as the Malaysian Green Building Index, which encourages sustainable development and environmentally friendly construction methodologies.