Dato’ Rahim graduated from the Brighton College of Technology, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Electrical Engineering in 1969. He is a member of the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (MIEM) and is a Professional Engineer, Malaysia (P.Eng). He also holds the Electrical Engineer Certificate of Competency Grade 1.
Working Experience
Dato’ Rahim began his career in 1969 with the then National Electricity Board. He was attached to the organisation for 10 years in various technical and engineering positions before he moved on to the private sector. From 1979 to 1983, he served with Pernas Charter Management Sdn Bhd, a management company for the tin mining industry. Then, from late 1983 to 1991, he was attached to Malaysia Mining Corporation Berhad (MMC) in various senior positions. Later from 1991 to 1995, he moved on to MMC Engineering Services Sdn Bhd and subsequently to MMC Engineering Group Berhad as the Managing Director. In May 1995, he joined Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to assume the position of Managing Director of Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) and subsequently moved on to Petronas as its Vice President, in charge of the Petrochemical Business in 1999. He retired from Petronas on 31 August 2002.
Directorship of Public Companies
(i) Scomi Engineering Bhd ("SEB"); (ii) Telekom Malaysia Berhad; (iii) Global Maritime Ventures Berhad; and (iv) Westports Holdings Berhad (formerly known as Westports Holdings Sdn Bhd).
Interest
Westports Holdings Berhad Direct interest - 230,000 ordinary shares (0.01%)