Topic 1: Engineering Profession

Vocabulary and key entities related to the engineering profession and regulatory bodies in Malaysia.

Engineering

The discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria.

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

A statutory body constituted under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 that facilitates the registration of engineers and regulates professional conduct to safeguard public safety and interest.

BEM Composition

Consists of $17$ board members, including a President, $14$ Professional Engineers from public and private sectors, and representatives from the Board of Architects Malaysia and the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia.

Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)

A professional organization in Malaysia supporting Professional Technologists and Certified Technicians, established to elevate their standing and recognition and protect public safety and health.

Technologist and Technician Act 2015

The legislation under which the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) operates to provide technology and technical services.

Graduate Technologist Application Fee

A total cost of $RM\,50.00$, consisting of $RM\,40.00$ for processing and $RM\,10.00$ for registration.

Professional Technologist Yearly Renewal Fee

An annual payment of $RM\,200.00$ required by MBOT for professional technologists.

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

A professional organization that supports multidisciplinary engineering practice and advances the science and profession of engineering across its disciplines.

Malaysian Society for Engineering & Technology (MySET)

A society that provides a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and enhancing professionalism and ethical conduct in an interdisciplinary world.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

An organization dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity through cited publications, conferences, and technology standards.

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

A body that develops and supports engineers and technicians to promote innovation and maximize their impact for a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE)

An organization that provides pathways for professional qualification and helps the industry share knowledge to maintain both natural and built environments.

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

A global professional membership organization for individuals with relevant experience or an interest in chemical engineering.

CPD (in the context of MySET)

Continuing Professional Development training courses organized to enhance human resource training and professional qualifications.