ACEM held its Council Meeting on Saturday, 17 October 2026, to discuss matters affecting consulting engineering practices in Malaysia.

The meeting covered professional regulation and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) matters, including the Engineers Act, Scale of Fees, professional registration and professional practice requirements.

The Council also discussed consultancy fee structures, payment arrangements, industry data and challenges affecting the sustainability of engineering consultancy businesses. Other topics included professional indemnity insurance, Construction Design and Management (CDM), personal data protection and professional responsibilities.

Technical and regulatory matters included engineering standards, technical submission requirements, development approval processes and engagement with regulatory authorities.

Discussions on professional development covered continuing professional development (CPD), HRD Corp matters, site supervision, specialist engineering training and talent development within the industry.

The meeting also addressed engagement with BEM, government agencies, industry stakeholders and international engineering organisations, including the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and the Federation of ASEAN Consulting Engineers (FACE). Activities involving ACEM’s Sabah and Sarawak branches were also discussed.

Other matters included membership engagement, industry communications, ACEM publications and preparations for the ACEM Engineering Awards 2027.

The meeting enabled the ACEM Council to review current professional and industry matters relevant to consulting engineers in Malaysia.