ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

Engineers in Society

Semester Sep 2016

TOPIC 1
ENGINEER’S ACT
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The World Without Engineers
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Scientist and Engineer

What Is the Difference Between a Scientist and an

Engineer?

Scientists tend to explore the natural world and

discover new knowledge about the universe and how
it works.

Engineers apply that knowledge to solve practical

problems, often with an eye toward optimizing cost,
efficiency, or some other parameters.
Engineers in Society Functions of Engineers
Engineers has multiple responsibilities and has to perform
various functions.
Engineers are leaders to various subordinates.
Engineers may be involved in many areas of work.
The work of engineers benefits the society.
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Disciplines of Engineering
Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
HVAC Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Marine and Ocean Engineering
Software Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
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Engineering in Malaysia

Malaysian Public Works Department (PWD) is the federal

government department in Malaysia under Malaysian
Ministry of Works which is responsible for construction and
maintenance of public infrastructure in Malaysia. List of
PWD’s branches :

- Building and Structure Branch

- Road Branch
- Slope Engineering Branch
- Electrical Branch
- Mechanical Branch
- Military Works Branch
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The Role of the Engineer in Society

Engineering is a scientific discipline in that it

requires the study of scientific principles and
methodology. However, science in and of itself is
generally done to develop knowledge and
understanding of the physical universe. Thus the
pursuit of science is not driven by social needs.
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The Role of the Engineer in Society

Therefore, engineering is mainly driven by the

application of science to the needs of society. In
this sense, engineering is often an applied and
practical application of science.
 Engineers in Society Engineers and Community

Human tends to remember the one bad

thing done, despite the thousand good
actions in the past.

Train overshoots LRT terminal and is left The collapse of Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry
dangling. The Star, 28 October 2006 Terminal (Penang Ferry Jetty) in Penang,
31st July, 1988. 32 deaths and 1674 injured.
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 Engineers in Society Engineer as a Profession
PROFESSION: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

NOT simply
Requires sophisticated Extensive
practical training
and specialized skills and regulated
or apprenticeship
formal education

Profession Judgment /
Special societies
or organizations discretion.

Contributes Work is not routine

(cannot be automated)
significantly So, is engineering
to public benefit a profession?
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Community’s Perception on Engineers and Engineering

Lack of prestige
and glamour
Majority of public do
Not much not get to meet
money to engineers directly
make

Engineering No TV drama
on engineers
Do not receive due
recognition and status in
society quite low
Not very good as compared to Difficult
doctors, lawyers or accountant course
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Engineer as Profession

So, why you choose engineer as your

future career ?
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Registration of Engineers Act, 1967

 Regulation of Engineers in Malaysia
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BEM – Board of Engineers Malaysia

Was passed by the Parliament to The function of BEM is

effectively regulate engineering basically what REA is all about
professional practices

REA is a law Registration Was originally

of Engineers introduced to assist
Engineers must register Act 1967 engineers in
with BEM in order to (Act 138) submission of
legally practise. building plans to
local authorities.
Malaysia is the first country to have
such a law.
The REA was amended in 1972, 1973 1974, 1987, 2002, and 2007 for the betterment
of local engineering practice.
Refer to Section 3.3 of the text book for further reading.
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Malaysia
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Other Countries
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (IMechE)
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers, USA (ASME)
Chartered Engineers, CANADA (C.Eng)
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Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Both BEM and IEM are the

Professional Engineering
Societies in Malaysia
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Any person who wants to take up employment as an

engineer must be registered as a Graduate Engineer with
Board of Engineers (BEM). BEM recognizes the experience
gained by an engineering graduate only after he has
registered as a Graduate Engineer. As such, it is prudent
for an engineering graduate to register as a Graduate
Engineer at the very beginning of his engineering career.
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The recognized academic qualification for registration as a

Graduate Engineer with BEM includes the following:
An engineering degree accredited/recognized by EAC, BEM
available in an approved list maintained by EAC, BEM.
For degree which is not recognized (e.g. 3 years program)
need to be top up with a master degree by instruction from
accredited university.
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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

A statutory body constituted under REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT 1967

A government body, established in 1972 for regulating the professional
conduct and practice of registered engineers in order to safeguard the public
safety

Office:
Board of Engineers Malaysia
Lembaga Jurutera Malaysia
Tingkat 17, Ibu Pejabat JKR
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin
All graduates intending to work in
50580 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Malaysia should first register with
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It’s a legal requirement.
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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)
 Registration for Graduate Engineer
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All application shall be made through MyBEM Online or Form

Registration fee of RM50.00 is compulsory for each application

All applicant need to submit the following supporting documents;

- Copy of Identification Card (NRIC)/MyKad.
- Certified True Copy of Degree.
- Certified True Copy of Full Official Transcript

Every document submitted must be certified as a true copy by a

Professional Engineer who is registered with BEM

Completed form submitted within 4 weeks from the date of application

and will be processed and submitted to the Board for approval.
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Every document submitted must be certified as a true copy by a

Professional Engineer who is registered with BEM
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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

Consists of 17 Board Members, appointed by the Ministry of Works, comprising:

• President

• 14 Professional Engineers

• 5 from public sector

• 5 from private practice

• 2 from local authority

• 2 from private sector

• 1 representative from Board of Architects Malaysia

• 1 representative from Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

• Secretary and Registrar (PE) are ex-officio members

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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)
Committees:
• Management
• Engineers Act
• Application
• Scale of fees
• Professional practice
• Examination and qualification
• Publication
• IT
• Monitoring
• Quality
• Training and education
• Engineering and accreditation
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1. Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of Engineering Profession to safeguard the
public safety.

2. Undertake accreditation of engineering degrees.

3. Undertake training and education of engineers. Promotion of continued learning.

4. Processing Application for Registration and Maintaining the Register:

The Board keeps and maintains a Register, which comprises of five parts. Each contains the
names, address & other particulars of:

Part A: Professional Engineers

Part B: Graduate Engineers
Part C: Temporary Engineers
Part D: Engineering Consultancy practices
Part E: Accredited Checkers

5. Publication

6. Fixing Scale of Fees

Refer to Section 3.4.1 of the text book for further reading.
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PART C : Temporary Engineer

He holds the necessary qualifications which are recognized for practice

of engineering as a Professional Engineer

He possesses the necessary expertise and has a minimum of 10 years

experience in he field he intends to practice.

His physical presence is required in Malaysia for not less than 180
days in one calendar year.

He is employed as an engineer and has been assigned to specific

project by a particular company.

He is sponsored by a local Professional Engineer in the company

which offers him the assignment.
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PART D : Engineering Consultancy Practices

Every sole proprietorship, partnership or body corporate desirous of

practicing as consulting engineers shall register with BEM as provided
for in Section 7A or 7B of the Registration of Engineers (Amendment)
Act 2002.
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PART E : Accredited Checker

Be a practising Professional Engineer registered under the Act in the

civil, structural or geotechnical engineering discipline;

has at least 10 years' relevant practical experience in the design or

construction of buildings;

has adequate hands-on experience in the following;

- Geotechnical (hill side development)

- Structural
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IEM’s Crest

A qualifying body for professional engineers in Malaysia.

A non-governmental body.

A corporate member of the IEM can apply to the BEM for registration as a
professional engineer, which will entitle him to set up practice.

Represents all disciplines of the profession

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The objectives of IEM are to promote and advance the theory and practice of engineering
in all 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 person who have adequate knowledge of both
theory and practice of engineering
• promote honest practice, prevent malpractice and settle disputed points of practice
and ethics
• arrange lectures, exhibitions and conferences, seminars, courses
• collect and disseminate engineering information
• encourage the study of engineering and improve the general and technical knowledge
of persons engaged in the profession
• originate and promote improvements in legislation and its administration by
deputations, submissions and representations
Refer to Section 3.4.3 of the text book for further reading.
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Professional
Engineers
 Engineers in Society Route to P.Eng

Engineer Professional
(Graduate Engineer) Engineer

What is the significance of the status of Professional Engineer (P.Eng)?

The status signifies that the engineer has not only obtained academic qualification in
engineering but also acquired relevant industrial working experience and professional career
development in order to practise independently.
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Route to be a
Professional Engineer
(P.Eng)

Refer to Section 3.5.2 of the text book for further reading.

Engineers in Society Route to P.Eng
 P.Eng: Requirements & Procedures
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Any candidate who applies for registration as a Professional

Engineer must:
• Be registered as a Graduate Engineer with BEM; and

• Have satisfied the training requirements of BEM; and

• Has complied with all the requirements of the Board

• Have passed the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) of

BEM, OR been elected as a Corporate Member of the Institution of
Engineers Malaysia (IEM); and

• Have been residing in Malaysia for a period of not less than six
months immediately prior to the date of application. Registration is
only for citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.
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Registration with BEM as a
Graduation Graduate Engineer

Practical Experience
Minimum of 3 Years

IEM Professional Pass

Interview
IEM Corporate Professional Assessment
Member Examination (PAE)

Pass

Competency
Examination

Application for
Professional Approved
Registration as a
Engineer
Professional Engineer

Please always refer to IEM/BEM on accurate and up-to-date information on registration as P.Eng
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Competency
Examination
since June 2008
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Why be a P. Eng?

In practice, the status is meaningful for

engineers involved in engineering
consultancy and turnkey contracting
business as it provides them the authority
P.Eng is a term referred to qualified engineers
to certify technical drawings and designs.
practicing with license from the BEM.

P.Eng in Malaysia commonly use the title "Ir“

Being a PE is a pre-requisite for a
(Ingenieur).
registrations in other bodies; e.g
e.g. Ir. Suhaimi Hassan, P. Eng, MIEM.
registration of Competent Electrical
Engineer
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