Failure is not an option

Baharom, whose company employs about 60 engineers, says Malaysia’s engineering talent is as good as any. – Photos: P. NATHAN/TheStar

When Baharom Hamzah found that cleaning pins for O&G pipelines were not widely available, he decided to import them and carve a niche for himself. But suppliers were fickle and the technology jealously guarded. In the end, he sat down and made his own, reports JOY LEE.

AT FIRST sight, Baharom Hamzah may appear to be serious and stern. Perhaps he is. He’s certainly driven, but he can be generous with his laughter.