There are not many female golf course superintendents in the
country and Kulim Golf & Country Resort boasts one of them in 28-year-old
Akilah Abdul Razak.
The Kulim native joined the club in 2009 as assistant
superintendent and was promoted to Course Superintendant (2010) to head the
maintenance team. The Bachelor of Park and Amenity Management Hons graduate
from UITM Shah Alam actually did her internship at the club in the year 2008
and was personally responsible for the huge red cement initials of the club
next to the 18 hole that is clearly visible from the clubhouse.
“My instruction was to design and create a unique landmark, so I
located a nice spot that was visible from the clubhouse. And the view was
breathtaking,” said Akilah, who took two months to complete the task.
“After that, I returned to UITM Shah Alam to continue my studies.
Six months later, the club’s superintendent Encik Abdullah asked if I wanted
work there as his assistant. I joined them in August 2009 and when he left in
October 2010, I was given the task of course superintendant.
“I feel proud to be the only female superintendent in northern
Peninsula Malaysia and I thank Allah for this gift,” added Akilah.
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