Employers Perception of Essential Engineering Employability Skills: What dimensions are important?
By: Datuk Ir. Ts. Br. Dr. Amarjit Singh BEng(Hons)(Civil), MSc(Water), PhD(Eng)(Education), PEPC, PTech, MIEM, MWA, ACPE, AVS, AAE, CCPM, MACEM Perunding WENCO Sdn. Bhd. Abstract The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) stressed the need for Malaysian engineering graduates to be able to assimilate sustainable development knowledge, skills and […]
The Outcome-Based Professional Assessment Examination (PAE)-ACEMs Experience-Part 1
By: Ir. Dr. N. Jayaseelan HND(Mechanical), BEng(Mechanical), MEng, DEng, FIEM, PEng, MACEM Perunding WENCO Sdn. Bhd. Introduction ACEM was appointed by the BEM to conduct the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) for eligible applicants in 2023. The PAE was pioneered by the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia decades ago with IEM coming up with their own assessment […]
ACEM Talk for Practicing Engineers 2024
On October 26, 2024, the ACEM Talk for Practising Engineers 2024 was held at The Light Hotel Penang in Bandar Seberang Jaya, Penang, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event welcomed 18 participants, providing them with a valuable platform for networking and exchanging views on current issues affecting engineering practice. Chaired by Ir. Amirul […]
ACEM Competent IOW (ACIOW) Certificate Ceremony
The ACEM Competent IOW (ACIOW) Certificate Ceremony was held on October 19, 2024, at the ACEM Office, starting at 10:30 a.m. This significant event marked a milestone for both the recipient and the organization, as Mr. Lai Weng Sang was honoured as the first Inspector of Works (IOW) to achieve the ACIOW certification. The ceremony […]
Webinar on Railway Alignment & Trackwork Design
On October 16, 2024, a comprehensive webinar titled “Railway Alignment & Trackwork Design” was conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, attracting an audience of 110 participants. The session was facilitated by Ir. Mathew Philip, a distinguished professional with over 38 years of experience in design, design management, and project management across various transportation sectors, […]
IEM Sabah – ACEM Sabah One Day Course on “Geotechnical Engineering”
IEM Sabah offers a one-day course on Geotechnical Engineering in collaboration with ACEM Sabah. On October 1, 2024, the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah, in collaboration with ACEM Sabah, organized a one-day course on “Geotechnical Engineering” at the IEM Sabah Training Centre in Damai Point, Kota Kinabalu. The course featured expert speakers, Ir. Wong […]
MEP Engineers Roles in Construction Cost Management: A Review of Systemic Disconnect
By: Ir. Arul Hisham bin Abdul Rahim, P.Eng, FIEM, MACEM, GBI CxS, REEM AHAR Consultants PLT July 2021 Background One of the most contentious issues between a project owner (client/employer) and mechanical, electrical and piping consulting engineers (MEP) is project costs management. Effective cost management of M&E services in buildings is highly desirable by stakeholders […]
PCE Webinar Series September 2024
In September 2024, ACEM organized the PCE Webinar Series on BEM’s Professional Competency Examination (PCE), held virtually from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. A total of 166 participants joined the webinar series, which featured four distinguished speakers addressing different aspects of the PCE. The sessions included Ir. Tan Siang Loong presenting on the PCE for […]
ACEM Sabah Education Incentive Award 2024 & Members Gathering 2024
The ACEM Sabah Education Incentive Award 2024 and Members Gathering 2024 took place at the Kinabalu Club in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on 27th September 2024. The event was organized by ACEM Sabah and was attended by its members. It served as a platform to recognize and reward educational achievements within the organization, while also fostering […]
Courtesy Call on President of Penampang Municipal Council
On 27th September 2024, a courtesy call was organized by ACEM Sabah at The President’s Office in the Penampang Municipal Council Building. The event was attended by several prominent figures including Datuk Ir. Chin Shu Ying, Datuk Ir. Br. Ts. Br. Dr. Amarjit Singh, Ir. Tan Koh Yon, Ir. Ts. Tan Kok Jyh, and Ir. […]