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The story of the Institution of Engineers,

Engineers Malaysia (IEM) begins with the
nation's independence. The Institution, born exactly 20 months after Merdeka -
on May 1, 1959 - has had a marked influence on the engineering profession in
the country.
y
Back in 1951, the Building By-laws stated that only those who were
registered under the Architect’s Ordinance 1951, could submit plans to
the Local Authorities,, but engineers
g are not allowed to submit building
g
plan. They are only allowed if they registered under Part II of the
Architect’s Ordinance, but this created unsatisfactory feeling. There was
a strong need for an Institution to cater the interest of engineers.
From 1951-59, the activities of engineers were organised under the joint
group of ICE\I Mech E\IEE.
The Institution of Engineers was formed in 1959 with the objective of
advancing the engineering profession. In order to unite all engineers in
the country, the Institution has been working towards the registration of
engineers since its establishment.
establishment
In 1967, the Engineer’s Act was passed with the provision that to
register as a Professional Engineer, one must first be a Corporate
Member off the Institution.
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HISTORY OF IEM
At first, to be granted admission to Corporate Membership, one needs
only to have five years working experience as an Engineer regardless of
what capacity. Later, the Constitution was amended and Professional
Interview was introduced. This was to ensure that only engineers having
th relevant
the l t experience
i would
ld be
b admitted
d itt d to
t Corporate
C t Membership
M b hi
and could register as a Professional Engineer.

It has grown and matured with the nation and its people. It started out with
only 60 members. Over the past two and a half decades, its membership has
increased more than a hundred-fold to almost 15,000 today, making it one of
the largest professional bodies in Malaysia.
Malaysia

The close rapport between the IEM and the government has been
strengthened over the years.
years The tangible result of the Government
Government'ss
recognition of IEM was when it accepted qualification for certain posts in the
civil service. Besides gaining Government backing, IEM also received its first
international recognition
g when it was admitted into the Commonwealth
Engineering Council in 1962.
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Objectives
The objectives and purposes of which the Institution is constituted are to promote
and advance the theory and practice of engineering in all its disciplines and to:
raise the character and status and advance the interests of the profession;
increase the confidence of the community in the employment of
recognised engineers by admitting to the Institution only such persons who
have adequate knowledge of both the theory and practice of engineering.
promote honest practice, prevent malpractice and settle disputed points
of practice and ethics;
collect and disseminate engineering information;
arrange lectures,
l t exhibitions
hibiti and
d conferences,
f seminars,
i courses;
encourage the study of engineering and improve the general and technical
knowledge
g of ppersons engaged
g g in the p profession;;
originate and promote improvements in legislation and its administration
by deputation, submissions and representations.

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LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL

AFFILIATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Over the
O h years, IEM has
h gained
i d recognition
ii not only
l locally
l ll but
b also
l
internationally.

IEM is an active member of several International Engineering

Organisations.
g Theyy include the World Federation of Engineering
g g
Organisations (WFEO), Commonwealth Engineers Council (CEC),
Federation of Engineering Institutions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
(FEISEAP) Association of Engineering Education of Southeast Asia
(FEISEAP),
(AEESEA), Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO).

The Institution is also represented on various local committees and

organisations like Balai Iktisas Malaysia (BIM), Standards & Industrial
R
Researchh Institute
I tit t off Malaysia
M l i (SIRIM),
(SIRIM) World
W ld Energy
E O
Organisation
i ti
(WEO) and many others. 7
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ROLE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS - INSTITUTION
OF ENGINEERS,
ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (IEM)
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), primary role is to cover all
major
j disciplines
di i li off engineering
i i practiced
ti d in
i Malaysia.
M l i It is
i governed d by
b
Constitution and by-laws which include the regulation of professional
conduct.It is being managed by a Council which consists of elected
members The Council will delegate the day to day management of the
members.
Institution to an Executive Committee which oversees six standing
committees on finance, admissions, examination & qualification,
publication activities and professional practice.
publication, practice

The principal duties of the Standing Committee on Professional Practice

are as follows:-
follows:

a) To review, co-ordinate and formulate policies on all aspect of professional

practice among
p g members of the Institution includingg the conduct,, ethics,,
discipline and good technical practice.
b) To liaise with other professional bodies, public and statutory authorities
c) To examine and report to the Executive Committee on any complaint made
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In today's specialised technologically based society there is a great dependence on the

sound judgment and integrity of the professional engineer.
The further development
p of civilisation,, the conservation and management
g of natural
resources, and the improvement of the standards of living of mankind are greatly affected by
the work of the engineer.
For that work to be fullyy effective it is necessary
y not only
y that engineers
g strive constantlyy to
widen their knowledge and improve their skill but also that the community be willing to
recognise the integrity and trust the judgment of members of the profession of engineering.
For this to happen
pp the p
profession must be recognised
g in the communityy for:
its skill in using technical expertise for the enhancement of human welfare;
its loyalty to the community, to employers and clients;
its honesty and impartiality in professional practice.
Because of the importance on these matters the Institution has a Code of Ethics. The preamble
to the Code states:
... members are required to order their conduct in accordance with the principle that,
in any conflict between a member's personal interest and fair and honest dealing with
other members of the Community, y his dutyy to the Community
y must prevail.

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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Under the Section 15 of the Engineers’ Act 1967, the Board may order the
cancellation of the registration of any engineer, if:
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1. He is guilty of fraud,
fraud dishonesty or moral turpitude;
2. The accepts of illicit commission;
3. Failed to disclose to his/her client any vested financial interest in dealings with the
client.
There are other grounds for de-registration but these are not related to ethics.

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA (ACEM)

The ACEM is a non-profit limited company, incorporated under the Companies’ Act in
1963. The affairs of the ACEM are governed by their memorandum and articles of
association.
The main objective of ACEM is to promote the interests of all Consulting Engineers and
Consulting Engineering as a profession.
The philosophy of ACEM is that the members should uphold high principles and
established themselves as an elite group of unbiased professional engineers who can be
trusted to give independent and unbiased professional advice which is completely
unfettered by the possibility of conflicts of interest arising due to a Consulting Engineer’s
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excessive involvement in business or other commercial ventures, especially with his/her
nature of work.
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COMPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS OF IEM, BEM

& ACEM CODE OF ETHICS

The three major Professional Engineering bodies to which engineers may

be affiliated are:
1. The Board of Engineers (BEM), which is a statutory body governed by
the Engineer’s Act 1967 and with which an Engineer must registered
before he/she can be employed or practise as an Engineer.
2. The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). which is a learned society
registered under the Society’s Act. Membership is voluntary but the
professional standards set by IEM for membership are accepted by BEM
as q
qualifications for registration
g as a Professional Engineer
g ((PE).
) Most PE
are IEM members.
3. The Association of Consulting Engineers, Malaysia (ACEM), is a non-
profit organisation comprising of Consulting Engineers.
Engineers Its objective is to
promote the interest of Consulting Engineering as a profession.
All the three bodies have their own Code of Ethics designed too suit their
specific requirement according to the objectives of each body constituted.
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BEM Code of Professional Conduct are amenable and have clear interpretation
because of its legal connotations and would be enforceable in law.
law Issues of morality
and philosophy would be ineffective in law since it is impossible to legislate moral or
philosophical principles.Therefore, the BEM code can distinguished between legal
and illegal
g cases. BEM lays y down minimum baseline rules which are enforceable in
law and must be observed by all engineers registered under the Engineer’s Act.
The IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct tend to be general because IEM
members comprise of various engineering disciplines, as well as types of
professional employment and businesses. IEM Code embraces many areas
involving moral and philosophical considerations including public safety & health,
conservation of resources & environment, upgrading of technology, engineers
responsibility and the conduct of affairs between Engineer and employees, clients
and peers. There is a provision in the IEM by-laws that disciplinary cases are
referred to BEM for appropriate action.
The ACEM Code is designed to order conduct of Consulting Engineers in areas like
advertising and promotion of works, fees and other remuneration, competition with
other members, submission of bids or proposals and related subject. ACEM
members are bound to observe the Codes
C off both BEM and IEM (if( f they are also
IEM members) and details rules to govern the conduct of Consulting Engineer’s
business. The ACEM Code is designed to maintain strict discipline amongst their
members to ensure that they maintain their independent professional status without
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THE ATTRIBUTES OF A MODERN ENGINEER

During the interview, the candidate is assessed whether he/she is worthy

enough to be accepted as a corporate member of the Institution. The
candidate should be:
1. Technically competent
2
2. Able to conceptualise
3. Able to plan and modify when situation changes whilst still
maintaining the goal of the plan
4. Competent in design – assemble facts, arranging them, analysing
and judging before drawing a conclusion
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5. C t conscious
Cost i and
d able
bl to
t make
k costt comparisons
i
6. Able to communicate – write, sketch, speak and respond. Able to
develop
p management
g skills especially
p y in human relations, decision
making, to lead and be a team advisor or coordinator
7. Able to advocate and to champion the conclusions reached by
his/her professional competence and to show by examples that
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In order to implement the learned society function of the Institution more

effectively, the following Technical Divisions have been established within
the structure of the Institution:
•Agriculture and Food Engineering
Building Services
Chemical Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
El t i l E
Electrical Engineering
i i
Engineering Education
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Graduate & Student Section
Highway and Transportation Engineering
Information Technology
gy Special
p Interest Group
p
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Technical Divisions

Oil and Gas

Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Tunneling and Underground Space
Water Resources Engineering

There is also a Graduate & Student Section. Each Division/Section is run

by a Division/Section Committee and is responsible for conducting its
affairs within general policies laid down by the Council. Council
Divisions/Sections are serviced through the National Headquarters of
the Institution.

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Requirements for registration as a

INTRODUCTION

Graduate Member IEM

The requirements to register as Graduate

M b IEM iincludes
Member l d the
th following:
f ll i
Be registered as a Graduate Engineer with
BEM
Recognized
g academic qualification
q for
registration as a Graduate Member with IEM
Graduate Member (Grad.
(Grad IEM)
E.g. (Engr. Aliya Musyirah Zulkefli (Grad. IEM))

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Membership Grades
There are six grades of members, viz. Honorary Fellows, Fellows, Members,
Graduates, Students and Affiliates, of which the first three are corporate
grades, i.e. they have been recognised by the Institution as qualified and
experienced
i d professional
f i l engineers.
i Th Honorary
The H F ll
Fellows are also
l awarded
d d to
t
non-engineers, who are prominent and have contributed to the development of
engineering and sciences. Y.B. Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamed is one such
Hon F.l.E.M).
Hon. F l E M) The requirements for these grades are:
• Honorary fellow (Hon. F.I.E.M): Honorary Fellow shall be a distinguished
person of acknowledged
g eminence whom the Institution desires to honour for
services rendered to the engineering profession. Honorary Fellowship shall only
be conferred by the Council.
• Fellow (F.I.E.M):
(F I E M): There shall be no direct admission to this grade.
grade Admission
shall only be by transfer from the grade of Member. To be eligible for transfer to
the grade of Fellow, a Member shall have satisfied the Council that he is worthy of
transfer to this grade.
grade
• Member (M.I.E.M): A Member, at the time of his advancement or election to
this grade, shall have satisfied the Council that he has attained such standard as
set by the Council
C to testify
f to his proficiency
f as a professional
f engineer, and that
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Graduate (GRAD I.E.M): A Graduate shall be a person who,

with respect to his age, his educational attainments, his practical
training, his employment and otherwise, complies with such of
the Bylaws and Regulations as applied to Graduates.
Affiliate: An Affiliate shall be a person who
ho has had the
necessary experience in a responsible position in engineering or
a person who, by his connection with engineering
science or the arts or otherwise,
otherwise is qualified to concur with
professional engineers in the advancement of engineering
knowledge.
Student: A Student shall be a person who, with respect of his
age, his education attainments and otherwise, complies with
such of the Bylaws and Regulations as applied to Students.
Applications for admission to all grades of membership should be made on
forms available from National Headquarters or any Branch Office.

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Titl for
Titles f Engineers
E i
If the engineer is a Professional Engineer
BEM and a Corporate Member IEM
Dr. Engr. Lariyah Mohd. Sidek
(MIEM, Peng)
If the engineer is a Graduate Engineer BEM
and Graduate Member IEM
Engr. Aliya Musyirah Zulkefli
(Grad IEM)
(Grad.
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Fellow (F.I.E.M)
Entering this grade shall be only by transfer from the grade of member
A member for transfer must not be less than 35 years of age and
(a) who have served as Corporate Member of IEM of not less than 5 years
employment in position of major responsibility in planning
planning, design
design, execution
or management of important engineering work or
(b) Is in a responsible position in his organization and has occupied a
prominent position in the profession of engineering , and has either made
noteworthy contribution to the science of engineering or materially advanced
the practice of engineering.
________________________________________________________________
-Submits the IEM Form (F) together
with Organization chart
-Position served to be highlighted
-Signatories of 6 engineers of which 4
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Member (M.I.E.M)
-A candidate for election into this grade shall produce evidence to the
satisfaction of the IEM Council that he is worthy of election and
-That he has a graduate qualification as approved by the IEM Council and
-Working
W ki experience i off 3 years or more. (Working
(W ki experience
i means practical
ti l
experience in engineering in a manner satisfactory to the Council ie in planning,
design, executive or management of such works as are comprised within the
profession of engineering , or in engineering research
research, or the teaching of
engineering in a course leading to a qualification approved by the Council).
-Preferably the candidate must be working under the guidance of a Professional
Engineer.
Or
- Candidate
C did t h has a fformall course off education
d ti and
d ttraining
i i tto b
be an engineer,
i
has had at least 15 years employment in positions of full responsibility in
the design and/or execution of engineering work and fulfill the requirements
as a special candidate as specified in the Regulations governing the
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Graduate (Grad I.E.M)

-A candidate for admission or transfer into this grade shall be not less than 21
years of age and shall produce evidence to the satisfaction of the IEM Council
(a)That he has graduated in engineering from a recognised university with an
accredited engineering degree or has obtained an equivalent qualification.
________________________________________________________________
-Submits application form IEM(G)
-Birth certificate (only admission cases)
-Registration letter as a graduate engineer with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia
-Degree and Diploma certificates together with transcripts
-Evidence to show discipline/branch of engineering if the information is not in
certificate
-STPM/SPM/GCE/Matriculation certificate or equivalent
-All United Kingdom
g graduate
g must pproduce evidence to show applicant
pp had spent
p
2 years in the university in United Kingdom.
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Qualifications for Membership

Affiliate
-Shall
Shall be required to produce evidence to the satisfaction of the IEM Council
-That he is connected with the engineering profession, and
-That he is a g
graduate from a universityy / college
g of recognised
g standingg and
has been in the active practice of his special pursuit for not less than five
years or
-That
That he has been in active practice of his special pursuit for not less than ten
years, and he has had responsible charge in his special pursuit as principal or
assistant for not less than three years.
______________________________________________________________
-Submits application form IEM/PI(1)
-Birth
Birth certificate
-Degree certificate and transcript
-Evidence of working experience.
experience
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St d t
Student
- A student shall be a person who is not less than 17 years of age
(a) The student should be studying engineering in a recognised university or college of
equivalent academic standing or
(b) A student pursuing a course of engineering approved by the IEM
C
Councilil or
(c) Candidate enrolled for Part I or Part II of the IEM /BEM Graduate Examination or
Examination of an overseas professional institution recognised by the IEM Council.
__________________________________________________________________
-Submits application form IEM(S) and
-Birth certificate
-Diploma Certificate and transcripts
-STPM/SPM/GCE
S /S /GC certificate
f or equivalent
-Letter from Vice-Chancellor or Head of Department (local university only)
or
-Approval letter to sit for IEM/BEM Graduate Examination/Engineering Council 26

Examination
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Entrance and Transfer Fees

An entrance/transfer fee payable for the grade of membership to which the applicant
is admitted, elected or transferred shall be due and payable as of the date of
admission.
d i i El ti or transfer
Election t f to
t that
th t grade,
d as follows:-
f ll
(a) Member
who has been a graduate member for at least two years before
applying for election. RM 100.00
2. who does not fulfil the requirements in (a)(1) above. RM 350.00
(b) Graduate
who has been a student member for at least one year and who applies
for transfer to this grade of membership within ninety days after
graduation in engineering from a recognised institution. RM 50.00
2. who does not fulfil the requirements in (b)(1) above. RM 80.00
(c) Affiliate RM 200.00
(d) Student None
Subject to the above,
above there shall be no other transfer fee payable on changing from
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Annual Subscription
The annual subscription payable by membership wherever resident, shall be
as follows:-
Fellows RM 185.00
Members RM 110.00
Affiliates RM 110.00
Graduates, who on the 1st Jan.
Graduates Jan have attained the age of 30 RM 110.00
110 00
have not attained the age of 30 RM 70.00
Students, who on the 1st Jan. have attained the age of 24 RM 70.00
have not attained the age of 24 RM 20.00
Notwithstanding the above, any student member who has attained the age of
24 years and can produce evidence that he is still a bona fide student of an
institution of higher learning or that he is registered for the Institution's
Graduate Examination shall pay the same rate as a Student member below
the age
g of 24.
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-Payment of PI fees:-
-RM 100.00 - for transfer cases
-RM 200.00 - for Election cases
Form completed with
-1 proposer, 3 seconders
-Experience clearly tabulated after the date of graduation and breakdown
of experience recorded in months
-Signatures of 2 engineers to verify experience on each page of the form
-For Civil Engineering candidates,
candidates at least 1 year site and 1 year design
experience are required
-Form IEM/PI (3) to be submitted when called for Interview
-Name will be circulated in IEM Bulletin for a month
-IEM form will be submitted when the Interviewers called for interview

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CONCLUSION
All professional engineering bodies main objective is
to promote and advance the practice and theory of
engineering
i i iin allll itits discipline
di i li
It achieved the objectives by providing services that
functions to serve the purpose of promoting
professionalism
The most important function of these bodies is
enacting strict laws and regulations of professional
conducts for the members

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