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Borneo Post
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Shahelmey to address declining engineer certification rates in Parliament
ACEM Sabah chairman Ir. Benny Song presenting a momento to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ir. Shahelmy, witnessed by the Executive Committee members and Biennial Dinner organizing chairperson, Ir. Mohd Arzahari Abd Rahman (third from right). KOTA KINABALU (June 7): Sabah Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya will raise the declining passing rate of young professional engineers seeking the Practicing Certificate (PEPC) in the next parliamentary session. The Putatan member of parliament acknowledged the issue raised by the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), Sabah Branch. During a courtesy call led by ACEM Sabah chairman Ir. Benny Song at the Ministry of Works on Thursday, the delegation emphasized to Shahelmey the long-term implications of this trend, which could potentially impact the sustainability of consulting firms in the state. Accompanying the chairman were Datuk Ir. Chin Shu Ying (immediate past chairman), Datuk Ir. Ts. Gs. Br. PMr. Dr. Amarjit Singh (secretary), Ir. Kenny Lo (treasurer), Ir. Tan Koh Yon (past chairman), and Ir. Mohd Arzahari Abd Rahman (committee member and organizing chairperson of the ACEM Sabah Biennial Dinner). The purpose of the visit was to present an overview of ACEM Sabah's programs for the year and to formally invite Shahelmey to be the guest of honour of the upcoming ACEM Sabah Biennial Dinner. This signature event will be held on August 9 at the Hilton Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, with the theme 'Together We Build' — a theme closely aligned with the Sabah state government's Sabah Maju Jaya initiative. The dinner aims to unite engineering consultants, government officials and key industry stakeholders in celebrating the branch's continued legacy of excellence and service to the engineering community. In his remarks, Shahelmey who is also Deputy Chief Minister III, congratulated the newly elected ACEM Sabah executive committee and expressed appreciation for the courtesy visit. He accepted the dinner invitation with gratitude and commended the association for its dedication to professional engineering standards and development in Sabah. The visit concluded with a commemorative group photograph and the presentation of a token of appreciation to the Deputy Chief Minister.
Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Submissions open for Sheda Excellence Awards
(From left) Sim, Alex, Wong, Louis, Yong, and Zaidi show the registration form for the awards. KUCHING (May 28): Submissions for the Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 are now open. Sarawak Housing Real Estate Developers' Association (Sheda) former president Datuk Alex Ting Kuang Kuo, who is event organising chairman, said the deadline for entries is July 11. Alex and current Sheda president Augustine Wong launched the awards during a media appreciation event here last night. Non-members of Sheda can also submit entries for the award. 'This highly-anticipated event is aimed at recognising outstanding achievements in the real estate industry. The Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 emphasise the significance of broad participation as this platform offers developers a unique opportunity to showcase their expertise in building technology, creative architecture and design, evolving marketing techniques, and property management services,' he said. 'These prominent awards are designed to encourage developers to consistently deliver best products to Sarawakians.' The awards will be judged by independent adjudicators and leading industry professional from the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) Sarawak Branch, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) Sarawak Chapter, Malaysia Institute of Planners (MIP) Sarawak and Sabah Chapter, Malaysia Institute of Architects (PAMSC) Sarawak Branch, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Sarawak Branch, FIABCI Malaysia, and GreenRE Sdn Bhd. For 2025, five main categories are open for submission – Landed Residential, Strata Development, Affordable Home Development, Commercial, and Master Plan. 'In alignment with the Sarawak government's green agenda, the Sheda Awards will continue to prioritise and recognise green designs and strategies,' he said. The winners of the Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 will be celebrated at the Sheda Annual Dinner and Excellence Awards scheduled for Nov 1, 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Alex added winners will be automatically shortlisted for the Malaysia Property Award (MPA) 2025, organised by FIABCI Malaysian Chapter, subject to MPA's terms and conditions. For application forms, contact the Sheda secretariat by contacting [email protected] or 082-366334. Among those present at the press conference were Sheda advisor Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, Sheda Institute chairman Ahmad Zaidi, Sheda secretary-general John Yong, and Sheda deputy president Louis Ting. Alex Ting Kuang Kuo lead Sheda Excellence Awards
