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Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
IEM Sabah invites TYT to 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration
Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj Jaafar (second right) presenting a souvenir to Tun Musa. At right is Ir. Ts. Tan KJ and at left is Ir Nicholas Lim.-Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 29): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch paid a courtesy call to Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Haji Aman, at the Istana Negeri today. The delegation was led by Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj Jaafar, chairman of IEM Sabah Branch, accompanied by Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP (Vice Chairman I), Ir. Yap Kok Wai, Paul (Vice Chairman II), Datuk Ir. Willy Chin Tet Fu (immediate past Chairman), Ir. Ts. Nicholas Lim (Committee Member & Organising Chair of IEM Sabah 50th Anniversary Dinner), Ir. Ts. Jamilah Tukang (Committee Member), Albert Chai Jiin Tsong (Vice Chairman II, Young Engineers Section – YES) and Nor Shakinah Awg Raiman (Chairlady, Women Engineers Section – WE) The main objective of the visit was to brief Tun Musa on the history and progress of IEM Sabah over the past five decades, as well as to formally invite him to grace the upcoming IEM Sabah 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration as the guest of honour. The Golden Jubilee dinner will be hosted at the Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu on June 14. This dinner will bring together engineering professionals, government officials and key stakeholders to celebrate the branch's legacy of excellence and service. During the visit, the delegation also expressed their sincere appreciation to Tun Musa for his past contributions to the engineering fraternity in Sabah. Notably, they acknowledged the RM500,000 government grant approved during his tenure as Chief Minister of Sabah, which played a pivotal role in the establishment of the IEM Sabah Training Centre at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP). This centre has since served as a crucial hub for continuing professional development, upskilling and technical training for engineers throughout the state. In his response, the Head of State commended IEM Sabah for its enduring commitment to professional development and infrastructure advancement and congratulated the branch on its upcoming 50th anniversary milestone. He also expressed his gratitude for the recognition and welcomed the invitation to attend the jubilee celebration. The courtesy call concluded with a commemorative group photo and presentation of a token of appreciation to the Governor.
Daily Express
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Career tips on electrical engineering
Published on: Monday, May 05, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 05, 2025 Text Size: IEM Yes with lecturers and student posing for a photo. Kota Kinabalu: The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) recently provided career guidance to electrical engineering students at Politeknik Kota Kinabalu during its Electrical Department Day 2025. The Young Engineers Section (Yes) Sabah team, led by chairman Ag Khairul Kamaludin, introduced students to professional development opportunities through IEM membership. During the engaging session, Ag Khairul outlined key benefits including industry networking opportunities, access to industrial training placements, professional development resources and exposure to current engineering standards. He shared personal industry experiences and pointed out the value of pursuing bachelor's degrees to enhance career prospects. The IEM team, including Dr Shahadahtul Asman and Nazreen Shah Baharun, also announced a new Engineering Technician Graduate membership category specifically for diploma holders. 'This initiative reflects IEM's commitment to supporting engineers at all qualification levels,' Ag Khairul said. The event concluded with appreciation certificates presented by the polytechnic's Electrical Engineering Department Head, Benny Doimin @ Mhd Azmi Mohd Zamlan. The session demonstrated IEM's proactive approach in nurturing Malaysia's next generation of engineering professionals through practical guidance and inclusive membership options.
