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Guek Shy Yun
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Guek Shy Yun

PROCUREMENT HEAD
Puchong, Selangor

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Head with over 25 years of extensive experience in the construction and project management sectors, specializing in contract management for civil works. Proven expertise in tender preparation, evaluation, and administration, with a strong track record of managing complex contractual issues and ensuring compliance with project timelines. Notable contributions include significant roles in high-profile projects such as the Electrified Double Track and SMART Tunnel, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for resilience, analytical skills, and the ability to deliver results under pressure while fostering collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Head

Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - Current
  • Lead procurement and commercial operations for RM 8.9 billion Electrified Double Track Project (Gemas–JB)
  • Managed end-to-end interim payment claims to Ministry of Transport (MOT), ensuring accuracy and timely certification
  • Coordinated across 14+ project sections, consultants, and stakeholders for valuation and claims processes
  • Established and implemented Change Control procedures for Variation Orders (VO), improving governance and approval efficiency
  • Led monthly site valuation and negotiation sessions with MOT and consultants
  • Oversaw downstream and upstream VO management, reducing commercial risks
  • Supervised and developed a team in high-pressure project environment

Key Achievement:

  • Successfully managed complex multi-party claims environment for a RM 8.9B project, ensuring continuous cashflow and compliance

Senior Contract Manager

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Contract Manager / Contract Manager

  • Key commercial team member for MRT Line 2 Underground (RM 15.47 billion)
  • Led tender preparation, evaluation, and pricing documentation for major tunnelling packages
  • Developed contract pricing structures and evaluation methodologies
  • Managed interim payment certification, VO evaluation, and cost monitoring
  • Participated in commercial negotiations and rate rationalisation with contractors
  • Prepared SOPs for post-contract administration

Key Achievement:

Played critical role in commercial evaluation and contract structuring of one of Malaysia’s largest underground MRT packages

Contract Manager

Saluran Arena Sdn. Bhd. (A subsidiary of Putrajaya Perdana Berhad)
06.2014 - 04.2015
  • Spearheaded development of concession and loan agreements for RM 70 million project.
  • Engaged with authorities through regular meetings to align on project objectives.
  • Estimated CAPEX and OPEX, forming comprehensive project development budget.
  • Formulated contracting strategy before tendering, focusing on contract types and schedules.
  • Drafted pre-qualification reports for tenderers to evaluate potential candidates.
  • Oversaw coordination of tender documentation and managed the entire tender process.

Manager

OPUS International (M) Berhad
11.2007 - 05.2014

Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Contract Administrator

  • Managed contract administration for Electrified Double Track (Ipoh–Padang Besar, RM 12 billion) and LRT Extension (RM 7.78 million)
  • Led tendering strategy, documentation, evaluation, and contract award processes
  • Handled EOT, VO, claims negotiation, and final accounts
  • Coordinated contractual documentation including certificates, instructions, and reports

Senior Contract Administrator

Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd, Road Builder, Gamuda
05.2000 - 11.2007
  • Involved in SMART Tunnel (RM 1.9 billion), Sungai Selangor Phase 3 Dam (RM 400 million), highways (SPRINT), and building projects
  • Strong foundation in quantity surveying, budgeting, tendering, and subcontract management
  • Progressed from Quantity Surveyor → Senior → Contract Leadership roles

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2001 -

STPM -

Sekolah Tinggi Kluang
Kluang
04.2001 -

SPM -

Sekolah Menengah Jalan Batu Pahat, Kluang
Kluang
04.2001 -

Skills

Language: Chinese, Malay, English (able to write, read and speak for the 3 languages)

Computer: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, basic in Autocad

Accomplishments

  • 25+ years delivering mega infrastructure projects across Malaysia
  • Extensive experience in government-linked and concession projects
  • Strong expertise in tunnelling and underground works (rare skillset)
  • Successfully handled complex contractual, EOT, and VO issues
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multi-stakeholder environments

Affiliations

  • MRT Line 2 Underground Works (RM 15.47 billiom)
  • Electrified Double Track (Gemas–JB) (RM 8.9 billion)
  • Electrified Double Track (Ipoh–Padang Besar) (RM 12 billion)
  • SMART Tunnel (RM 1.9 billion)
  • LRT Extension Project (RM 7.7 billion)
  • Dam Construction – Sungai Selangor Phase 3 (RM 400 million)

Highway & Concession Projects (PLUS, SKIP, etc.)

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Procurement Strategy & Leadership
  • Contract Administration (Pre & Post Contract)
  • Mega Infrastructure Projects (RM billion scale)
  • Cost Control & Value Engineering
  • Tendering, Evaluation & Award
  • Extension of Time (EOT), VO, Claims Management
  • Stakeholder & Government Liaison (MOT, MRT Corp, etc.)
  • Risk & Dispute Management
  • Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

  • Name: Guek Shy Yun
  • IC No.: 760918-01-6738
  • Permanent Address: 5, Jalan Intan 3/5, Taman Intan, 86000 Kluang, Johor.
  • Correspondence Address: 58, Jalan Puteri 6/6, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor.
  • Handphone No.: +6012-2950085
  • Age: 50
  • Gender: Female
  • No. of Children: 2
  • Nationality: Malaysian
  • Race: Chinese
  • Religion: Buddhism

Work Availability

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Timeline

Procurement Head

Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - Current

Senior Contract Manager

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 06.2018

Contract Manager

Saluran Arena Sdn. Bhd. (A subsidiary of Putrajaya Perdana Berhad)
06.2014 - 04.2015

Manager

OPUS International (M) Berhad
11.2007 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

University of Malaya
04.2001 -

STPM -

Sekolah Tinggi Kluang
04.2001 -

SPM -

Sekolah Menengah Jalan Batu Pahat, Kluang
04.2001 -

Senior Contract Administrator

Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd, Road Builder, Gamuda
05.2000 - 11.2007
Guek Shy YunPROCUREMENT HEAD