Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 20

6.4.2 Application for Graduate Membership of IEM

Q36: I would like to join the IEM but I have yet to get my degree certificate and official transcript. Does that mean that I would have to wait until I get them? Then I would not be able to participate in the activities organised by the IEM yet.

If your course is accredited by the IEM, we would process your application and grant you
membership even pending submission of copies of your degree and transcript. You are still
required to submit them after you have obtained them.
If there is ambiguity on the status of your course, your application would be kept in abeyance
until your submission is complete. In such a case, you would have to wait. But non-members are
also allowed to participate in IEM activities. Rate for Registration or Commitment fees shall be
per flyer as published by IEM.

Q37: I would like to join the IEM but I have yet to be registered by the Board of Engineers,
Malaysia (BEM). I find the process very time consuming and I lose a few months before I can
start the IEM Training Scheme. Is there no other way where I can minimise this loss of time?

If your course is accredited by the IEM, we would process your application and grant you
membership even pending submission of copies of your BEM registration letter. You are still
required to submit it after you have obtained it. You can then start on the IEM Training Scheme
immediately upon graduation.

Event Report: One-day Workshop on “Electrical Protection System”

Nowadays, electricity has become essential for a household and we duel with electrical equipments every day s including Fans, Lights, and Air Conditioning etc. The electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Even changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be fatal because coming in contact with the live part of the socket. Therefore, necessary protection shall be applied in design to protect life and damage of property.

The “One-day Workshop on Electrical Protection System” organized by The Young engineers Section on 6th December 2011 was attended by 39 participants. The facilitator for the workshop was En. Dahari Bin Mat Siran, who has involved intensively in the Working Group and Technical Committee for the developing of MS IEC 60898, MS IEC 61008, MS IEC 61009 and MS IEC 61643. He also the Chairman of Association of Suppliers Against Fake Electrical Equipment (ASAFEE).

He commenced the course by highlighting some definition in protection and introducing the standard that applied. He then explains how overcurrent could be happened in one circuit which is overcurrent and fault current. After the explanation, he described the function and the principle of Miniature Circuit Breaker in details.

He continues the second section with Residual current devices and the wiring regulations. He describes the symbols, marking and the type of Residual Circuit Device (RCD). He also describe the principle and the application of the RCD including the discrimination between devices.

After the lunch, En. Dahari continues the workshop by explaining the problem of lightning and switching transients including the direct and indirect strike. He then thought the audient to solve the problem by applying and selecting the correct Surge Protective Device (SPD).

He concluded the workshop with introducing the European Installation Bus system as the solution for home and building system engineering.

Participants then engaged actively in the Question and Answer session. And the workshop end with the certificate presentation.

Prepared by Engr. Cheng Pay

Event: TWO DAY COURSE ON ““DESIGN OF ACTIVE WET FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INCL OH PRE-CALCULATED SPRINKLER SYSTEM”

Date: 11th - 12th Jan 2012
Time: 9am- 5pm
Speaker: Ir. Gary Lim Eng Hwa
Venue: TUS Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, PJ

Course contents:

• ISO 3100 Risk Management Standard, Fire risk assessment steps and Risk Treatment that follows, 2 case study of actual fire losses
• The 3 types of fuels expected in fire situation
• The various heat sources which would ignite a fire or an explosion. Static electricity which is the invincible potential heat source underestimated by many. An actual fatal incident due to static electricity as a case study
• Explosion hazards
• Concept of pre-calculated sprinkler design in accordance to MS1910:2006 Fixed Firefighting Systems-Automatic Sprinkler Systems-Design, Installation and Maintenance, case study to apply the knowledge in designing the system
• Determine the pump size of each of the wet systems including jockey pump
• A case study on conducting a pump flow test using pitot tube to determine the pump curve

Course fee:


* Closing date for Registration: 5th January 2012

If you require further details or clarifications kindly contract the IEM Secretariat at:

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Lot 60/62, Jalan 52/4
46720 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel No: 03-7968 4001/02 Fax : 03-7957 7678
Email Address: mizi@iem.org.my

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Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 19

Q34: How would I know if my course is accredited by the BEM and the IEM?

There are many levels of recognition accorded by the BEM and the IEM on the various
engineering courses. It is best to check with the IEM Secretariat on the status of your course on an individual basis.


Q35: I am still a Student member of the IEM although I have graduated a few years ago. I understand that there is no obligation for us to transfer our membership grade. Would I encounter any problems later on?

You would not have any problems whatsoever, except that you would be charged a higher fee than a Graduate member when applying to sit for the Professional Interview. Please note that even though you are a Student member, you are still required to pay the subscription fees of a Graduate member once you are 24 years old.

You are required by the Registration of Engineers Act to register yourself with BEM as a Graduate Engineer. In the eyes of BEM your professional experience starts from the date of your letter of approval from BEM. You may decide to apply to sit for your Professional Engineer ten years after your graduation, but you can only apply to become a Professional Engineer with BEM, at least three years from the date of your letter of approval.

Event: Christmas YPA Gathering '11

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the way....The joyful Christmas is COMING.
This time Young Engineers Section will organise a Young Professional Alliance Gathering to cheer up this special day. No matter you are engineer, pharmacist, lawyer, chemist, doctor or nobody....
you are invited to join us for the networking :)

Date: 22nd Dec 2011
Venue: Mid Valley, Chillis
Time: 730pm

We'll be having a small gift exchange session so bring along your present.
For futher details please contact Cheng Pay leechengpay@gmail.com or Way Sheng mahwaysheng@yahoo.com

Event: 7th MALAYSIAN CHEM-E-CAR COMPETITION 2012

Chem-E Car Competition is an annual event organized by the Chemical Engineering Technical Division (CETD) of the Institution of Engineers of Malaysia (IEM) and a selected host institution of higher learning.


The main objective of the competition is to construct a shoebox-sized car powered by a chemical reaction. The car must be able to carry a certain load of water and stop within 2 minutes at a specified distance. The car which stops closest to the specified distance wins.


Date: 11th - 12th April 2012

Venue: Universiti Malaysia Sabah,
Jalan UMS,
88400 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm



1st Category- Model Car:

Gold: Challenge Trophy + Certificate + RM3,000.00

Silver: Certificate + RM2,000.00

Bronze: Certificate + RM1,000.00



2nd Category (Poster Presentation)

Gold: Certificate + RM500.00

Silver: Certificate + RM300.00

Bronze: Certificate + RM200.00



Special Award

Certificate + RM 500.00



Registration closing date: 15 January 2012

Please send and/or fax your registration form and fee to IEM: jac@iem.org.my or janet@iem.org.my


For other information:
chemecar2012@gmail.com or refer to the attachment.

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 18

FAQs on General

Q32: Why should there be an Interview with essay writing?
Many have asked this question at previous dialogue sessions. A lot of the engineers feel that the engineering degree would be sufficient evidence to show the qualification. This issue has been discussed time and again and the IEM Council feels that there is the need to maintain and upgrade the standard of the profession and as such the interview would be able to keep the engineers aware of the importance of the standards of engineering writing.

FAQs on Membership application

Application for Student Membership of IEM
Q33: I am pursuing my undergraduate course in one of the accredited local universities. I submitted my application for Student Membership in lumped package complete with application forms and cheques via a local IEM Branch. I understand the IEM HQ did not receive the postage. What would IEM advise me or the Branch to do now?

IEM would advise the Branch to re-send the photocopied forms (with endorsement as true certified copy per original) to IEM HQ for subsequent action. The Branch has to cancel the missing cheque and reissue a new cheque with matching details. The Branch is also encouraged to ensure proper delivery via secured courier service

Event Report: Cakap-Cakap Engineer UiTM

Welcome speech by Chairman of Civil Engineering Society, Mr. Takim

On 17th November 2011, at 830pm, a membership drive conducted in UiTM held by Civil Engineering Society of UiTM. We were welcomed by the friendly committees there. It was a good response despite of bad weather. There were about 200 students attended in which it comprised of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Chemical Engineering students.

The crowds at the night

The row of engineer of the night who can't wait for Sharing Session

The event was started off with a speech by Mr. Hakim, lecturer of Civil Engineering Department. We were glad to know that he still remembered the names of all engineers who attended the same event last year. After that, Engr. Puvan was invited to introduce about IEM followed by Engr. Cheng Pay to introduce about Young Engineer's Section. The flow of event was controlled with the help of Engr. Navinderan.

Engr. Puvan introduced about IEM

After introduction of IEM and YES, it was a sharing session whereby engineers will share their working experience so that the future engineers will visualize their paths better. Each engineer was given only 5 minute to talk about their role in work and experience. First was presented by Engr. Aswad about his work as a service engineer in Favelle Favco. Then followed by Engr. Mei Wong as a CAD/M engineer although she was not in the actual line but moving into mechanical design. Engr. Cheng Pay elaborated his work as an Electrical Engineer which is his ambition since young. Last was by Engr. Vivek as an Electrical Engineer. He was given a good piece of advice by his boss to remember V=IR and derive everything from it.

After sharing session was over, then it was a Q&A by students. Engr. Navinderan announced to divide the crowds into respective course so that the Q&A will be directive to the specific engineers. The students were proactive in asking questions. It shows their passions.

At 10.30pm, the event was finally ended with prize giving ceremony and dinner.


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Event: Two Day Course On “Professional Business Writing Skills”

Date:3rd – 4th January 2012
Time:8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Speaker:Dr. Alistair King
Venue:TUS Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course aims to provide participants with a set of skills and awarenesses which they can use with immediate effect. These skills and awarenesses are:
• Transferring spoken input into written material
• Understanding the progression from the beginning of the document to the end
• Knowing in which type of documents to use the Active or Passive Voice
• Using phraseology which is stylistically appropriate
• Knowing how to connect various points in order to present the best possible impact and therefore, the best possible outcome
• Knowing how to use the different past tenses in a way which promotes
accuracy and immediate understanding
• Knowing how the various components of letters and reports fit together and flow into each other

Who should attend
Anyone who has to supervise, contribute to or edit business documents.

What will they learn
Participants will learn how to write /edit / fine-tune documents which are concise, cohesive, grammatically accurate and stylistically appropriate. Grammatical forms and stylistic concepts will be introduced and practised throughout the course.

How will they learn
This course will consist of trainer presentation, individual and group writing tasks with presentations to plenary. Authentic material and case studies will form a large proportion of the course materials. If possible, documents produced by the participants should be provided so that the course materials can be customized to the participants’ benefit.

Biodata Speaker:

Dr Alistair King, who heads a team of highly qualified and experienced consultants, has had twenty years experience in education and training in several European, African and Asian countries. He has held university posts both in his home country, the United Kingdom, and in Malaysia. In addition, he has been a correspondent for International News Services, reporting on issues in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Since the mid-1990s, he has been involved in developing all levels of staff of Banks, Corporate Organisations, Manufacturing Companies and Government Departments. His extensive current client list includes many of the top performers in the corporate world, both in Malaysia and in other Asian and African countries.

If you require further details or clarifications kindly contract the IEM Secretariat at:

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Lot 60/62, Jalan 52/4
46720 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel No: 03-7968 4001/02
Fax : 03-7957 7678
Email Address: mizi@iem.org.my


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Event: ONE DAY COURSE ON “IMPACT/CITATION INDEXED JOURNAL WRITING & PUBLISHING FOR ENGINEERS”

Course Synopsis

This course provides the knowledge and skills to produce High Impact/Impact Factor/Citation Indexed academic/technical writing manuscripts appropriate for journal publication. The course will expose young engineers to elements of journal or academic manuscript and help them to understand the typical manuscript and strategic writing and publishing process. Some general academic/research integrity, ethics, indexing, categories of journal publications, criteria of Thomson Reuters acceptance, ‘Do’ and ‘Don’t’ tips of writing and submitting academic articles for publication will be emphasized and discussed. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice and hands-on on their own papers with some simple engineering-based technical writing skills relevant for an academic or journal manuscript. Finally, the participants will be able to plan and prepare an outline of a manuscript based on their respective research projects.

Course objectives

1. To raise the young engineers’ level of awareness of the strategic techniques in writing and publishing journal or research articles.
2. To encourage the young engineers’ level of capability in writing and publishing in impact and citation indexed journal articles.

Course learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify elements of academic manuscript in published research articles
2. Form strategies for writing quality research articles
3. Produce an initial outline or a draft for writing a manuscript



Speaker's Profile:

Prof. Dr. Kamaruzaman Jusoff a Kelantanese had his childhood education in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. He received the PhD in Forest Engineering Survey from Cranfield University, England, UK in 1992. He is currently a Senior Professor (Grade VK6/B) of Forest Engineering Survey (Airborne Hyperspectral Imaging) with the Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia and has been a Visiting Professor with Harvard, Kyoto, Yale University and an Erasmus Mundus Professor with Lund University, Sweden, Warsaw University, Poland and ITC, The Netherlands. While a Visiting Professor with Yale and Harvard University in 2008/9, he has published more than 100 papers on top of his 4 technical and 4 non-technical books. He has currently published more than 300 papers in various Citation Indexed/Direct Open Access Journals particularly ISI & Scopus-based.

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Posted Engr. Mei Wong

Event: TWO DAY COURSE ON “CONCEPT AND DESIGN OF PLUMBING AND SWV SYSTEM”

Date: 21st – 22nd February 2012
Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Speaker: IR. GARY LIM ENG HWA
Venue: TUS Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, PJ,

LEARNING KEY OUTCOME
At the end of the training course, participants should be able to:
1. Understand the basis to determine the cold water storage demand and size the transfer pump accordingly
2. Select the suitable type of pumping system to meet the water usage requirements namely direct, variable speed drive, pneumatic tank
3. Select the piping material amongst the many choices of plastic and metal
4. Calculate the piping size for cold water in accordance to the BS6700 standard methodology of Loading Units
5. Take preventive measures to minimize the impact of water hammer to the pipe lines by way of design and selection of the right equipment
6. Determine the stack size of Soil, Waste, Vent (SWV) using Discharge Unit methodology and understand the constraints impose on branch discharge pipe in particular on the gradient to minimize blockage
7. Observant of poorly installed plumbing and SWV systems which are preventable



Engr. Ir. Gary Lim Eng Hwa BE(Mech.) NZ, Mgt Dip. FIEM, P.Eng, Asean Eng.
Ir Gary Lim is an experienced and qualified Professional Engineer with over 20 years of manufacturing experience in these areas; Industrial Engineering (Work Study), Project Management, Maintenance, Production and Factory Management. The 20 years of his work spanned over various industries namely industrial chemicals, diary products, jam, sauces, chocolates, confectionnaires, industrial gases (liquid nitrogen, oxygen, argon, etc), blow moulding of plastic containers and paint manufacturing (highly fire hazardous). In the diary industry involved in the design of Clean-In-Place (CIP) system of the process pipings.

If you require further details or clarifications kindly contract the IEM Secretariat at:

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Lot 60/62, Jalan 52/4
46720 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel No: 03-7968 4001/02 Fax : 03-7957 7678
Email Address: mizi@iem.org.my


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Event: TWO DAY COURSE ON ““DESIGN OF ACTIVE WET FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INCL OH PRE-CALCULATED SPRINKLER SYSTEM”

Date: 11th – 12th January 2012
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: TUS Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, PJ,
Speaker: IR. GARY LIM ENG HWA

LEARNING KEY OUTCOME

At the end of the training course, participants would be able to:
1. Understand the Risk Management Process and Major causes of Fire Losses
2. Understand the principles of combustion, fire behaviour
3. Identify the possible causes of fire and explosion (gas and dust) like static electricity
4. Minimize these causes and design of active wet systems in case to mitigate the potential losses
5. Understand the incentives provided by the insurance company for the installation of active wet systems, up to 70% discounts on the premium
6. Able to design fire pumps and pipe sizing of the wet systems (jockey and duty pump for hydrant ring main, wet riser, sprinkler)
7. MS1910:2006 Fixed Firefighting systems – Automatic Sprinkler Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance, able to design a Pre-Calculated Sprinkler system for Ordinary Hazard and selection of orifice plate
8. Understand the difference between Clean and Non-clean gaseous suppression systems and its application
9. Able to conduct a fire pump flow test using a Pitot tube and its applicable formula

Course contents:

• ISO 3100 Risk Management Standard, Fire risk assessment steps and Risk Treatment that follows, 2 case study of actual fire losses
• The 3 types of fuels expected in fire situation
• The various heat sources which would ignite a fire or an explosion. Static electricity which is the invincible potential heat source underestimated by many. An actual fatal incident due to static electricity as a case study
• Explosion hazards
• Concept of pre-calculated sprinkler design in accordance to MS1910:2006 Fixed Firefighting Systems-Automatic Sprinkler Systems-Design, Installation and Maintenance, case study to apply the knowledge in designing the system
• Determine the pump size of each of the wet systems including jockey pump
• A case study on conducting a pump flow test using pitot tube to determine

Speaker Profile
Engr. Ir. Gary Lim Eng Hwa BE(Mech.) NZ, Mgt Dip. FIEM, P.Eng, Asean Eng.
Ir Gary Lim is an experienced and qualified Professional Engineer with over 20 years of manufacturing experience in these areas; Industrial Engineering (Work Study), Project Management, Maintenance, Production and Factory Management. The 20 years of his work spanned over various industries namely industrial chemicals, diary products, jam, sauces, chocolates, confectionnaires, industrial gases (liquid nitrogen, oxygen, argon, etc), blow moulding of plastic containers and paint manufacturing (highly fire hazardous). In the diary industry involved in the design of Clean-In-Place (CIP) system of the process pipings.

Note: All fees must be fully paid before commencement of the course; otherwise participant will not be allowed to enter the Lecture Hall.

* Closing date for Registration: 5th January 2012

If you require further details or clarifications kindly contract the IEM Secretariat at:

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Lot 60/62, Jalan 52/4
46720 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel No: 03-7968 4001/02 Fax : 03-7957 7678
Email Address: mizi@iem.org.my

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Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 17

FAQs on Training

Q30: Among those who have undergone the above, can you consider going to the site for supervision 'off and on' just to solve the site problems as site experience?
Definitely. If you go to the site for supervision, the experience can be accumulated.

Q31: Can Post Graduate training be considered?
We consider Post Graduate training as 1/2 of the period required and only if you are a research candidate.

Event Report: “ Green Technologies to Combat Climate Change: Is Earth in Trouble?”

The IEM Young Engineers Section (IEM G&S YES) organized a talk on “ Green Technologies to Combat Climate Change: Is Earth in Trouble?” at the Tan Sri Ir. Prof. Chin Fung Kee Auditorium, Wisma IEM on 21 July 2011. The talk was conducted by Engr. Kee Wai Fun, Industry Manager of Technical Insights, Frost & Sullivan, which provides new technical intelligence, including emerging technologies, patent information, R&D breakthroughs, and forecasting and impact analysis, along with the contact information of the companies driving those technologies.
Engr. Kee began her talk with an introduction of Climate Change by highlighting the facts
• Fact 1: Current CO2 emissions in the atmosphere are reaching concentrations of 393 ppm (parts per million), the highest it’s been for the last 800,000 years.
• Fact 2: Earth’s climate has changed radically in recent years, with the last decade (2001 to 2010) having some of the hottest years on record.
She then continued her introduction by explaining the components of the climate system, The Greenhouse Effect. She also presented the Fourth Assessment Report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that concluded the facts of warming in the climate system is unequivocal and continued GHG emissions would induce many changes that would very likely be larger than those observed.
Engr. Kee shown the Graph of Global Mean Sea Level Variations and and Atmospheric Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases over the year which indicating both had risen dramatically in the recent years. This would be induce a great impact on water resource, ecosystems, food, coast and health because of the increasing of temperature.

After showing all the facts and impact of the Climate Changes, Engr. Kee further illustrated the Key Technologies for Reducing CO2 Emissions and described the potential for Renewable energy in Southeast Asia where also shown that Malaysia had the potential of having Wind offshore and onshore, Photovoltaic, Hydro, Solid Biomass and Biogas. She highlighted that Malaysia was rated as Medium in Target and Policy Support for Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia and Asia Green City Index 2011.

Engr. Kee then presented the solution to combat the climate change. She highlighted that in the world of 2020, the word “Green” will need to be replaced with “Smart” i.e. Green Technology to Smart Technology, Green Building to Smart building.
The talk concluded with an actively participated ‘Question and Answer’ session and the the presentation of IEM’s certificate and token of appreciation to Engr. Kee Wai Fun.

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Posted by Engr. Mei Wong

Event: Lecture on A Bi-directional Green Energy System with a Wireless Power Interface for Electric Vehicles

University Tenaga National wishes to invite ou to a lecture entitled above.

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Udaya K. Madawala, The University of Auckland
Date: 2nd December 2011 (Friday)
Time: 2.45 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: BL-0-002, College of Engineering, UNITEN


Jointly Organised by Young Professional Section, IET.

Event: ENGINEERING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: IS IT AN OXYMORON?

21ST ANNUAL PROFESSOR CHIN FUNG KEE MEMORIAL LECTURE

Date: 5th November 2011, SAT, 10.30am
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel, 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Delivered by: Tan Sri Dr. Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, CBE

Jointly Organised by:
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia and
The Engineering Alumni Association of the University of Malaya

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Event: One Day Workshop on Electrical Protection System

SYNOPSIS
· The workshop will discuss the following subjects :

a) IEC - 60898 Circuit Breakers: technology, selection & installation
b) IEC- 61008 RCCB: technology, selection & installation
c) IEC - 61643 SPD: technology, selection & installation
d) EIB/KNX – building automation system.

SPEAKER & PROGRAM

En. Dahari bin Mat Siran is currently the Marketing Manager of Hager Engineering.
Graduated with Degree in Electrical Engineering from Monash University of
Melbourne Australia in 1991. He is a Technical Engineer at Schneider Electric from
1992 to 1996. Other activities that he involves are:
a)Chairman of WG1 (Working Group) under TC10 (Technical Committee)
responsible for the development of the following standards:
-MS IEC-60898
-MS IEC-61008
-MS IEC-61009- MS IEC-61643
b)Member of WG 2 and WG3
c)Honorary Secretary for Association of Suppliers Against Fake Electrical
Equipment (ASAFEE).

8.30-9.00AM Registration
9.00-1.00pm
SESSION I
IEC - 60898 Circuit Breakers: technology, selection & installation
IEC- 61008 RCCB: technology, selection & installation
Q&A
1.00- 2.00pm Lunch
2.00- 6.00pm
SESSION II
IEC - 61643 SPD: technology, selection & installation
EIB/KNX – building automation system.
Q&A

Approved CPD hours: 7.5

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Event Report: White Water Rafting at Kuala Kubu Bharu

The event of white water rafting was successfully completed on 30th July 2011, Sat at Kuala Kubu Bharu. It attracts many participants but due to limited seats we are only allowed to reserve for 20 seats. It is located about one hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor River offers the ideal place for white water rafting with 7 km rafting trail and a cascading rapids of grade 1 to 4 in a thrill ride of about 3 to 4 hours.

Gathering point in front of Post Office, Kuala Kubu Bharu

On the Saturday early morning, there were about 5 participants gathered at IEM Building and the rest preferred to meet up at Kuala Kubu Bharu. On the way, we worried about the weather as there was a heavy downpour. At about 9am, we reached at the destination and had breakfast at a nearby restaurant. There, we gathered in front of post office and greeted by the experienced and friendly guide named Mr Pie. After registration and signing of the indemnity forms, we departed to ‘Put In’ point about 5 km along the Kuala Kubu Bharu / Fraser Hill Road. Upon arrival, drivers will drive their car to the ‘Take Out’ point and transferred back to the ‘Put In’ point by the organizer’s crew.

We were playing “Catch the Paddle” game while waiting the rest to come

At the ‘Put In’ point, all rafting equipments like Helmet, Personal Flotation Device, Paddles were allocated to all participants. While waiting for the participants who had driven cars to ‘Take Out’ point, we played games called “Catch the Paddle” in a circle. When the participants were finally all there then the guides started to brief us about the important tips and safety measures during rafting. It took about 15-20 minutes. Then participants were divided into groups with maximum 6 persons per raft. That day had the most participants according to the guide. It was about 100 participants altogether plus other groups.

A group picture with paddles before starting the thrilled rafting

At about 11am, we start rafting finally. After 5 minutes later, we had a practical exercise at the ‘Flip Corner’ for about 10 minutes. The water level is just good for rafting after raining due to the control of dam at uphill. About 1pm, we had a simple lunch like snickers, apples and some other chocolates to compensate the energy used up during rafting. Everyone was tired at that moment after some rapids.

The Chairman boat and the rest

Another shot with other boat members

There are about 8 rapids altogether according to the guide. Truly thrilling experience! Some of us get thrown out to the rapid flowing water and also at certain circumstances you will find the guide of the boat suddenly disappeared as he also get thrown out into water. The rapids are just strong but it is fun. Throughout the whole journey, we learned to help each other like dragging them back to the boat when they fell down into water. It is a very good teambuilding activity.

Fighting against the rapid

Look! Another rapid right ahead!

That is one of the toughest rapid point where we stucked for about 15min

About 3pm, we were almost reaching the ‘TakeOut’ point. The water starts to calm. Some of us preferred to swim to the destination and enjoy the wonders of nature meanwhile. About 4pm, we had dinner at the ‘Take Out’ point which is also a camp for “Latihan Khidmat Negara”. We had shower there and then group picture before bidding farewell.

Group picture before leaving the place

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Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 16

Q28: How do you divide the time among the various categories of experience?

You would have to estimate your various working experience in proportion to the work carried out. At the end of each 3 months, you have to summarise your work and provide a time estimate of your work in each category of experience.

Q29: A Graduate would have to send the log book to IEM for checking. How long does IEM take to return the book? What if it gets lost?

Perhaps you should send in by registered mail and keep photostat copies of the book in case it gets lost in the post.

Event: Deepavali Dinner Festival

Yes, it's Deepavali season this month and we would like to invite you to our
Young Engineers Section (YES) Deepavali Dinner Festival !!!


When?! Where?!


Venue: Nirvana Banana Leaf, Bangsar.
Date: 4th November 2011
Time: 7.45 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.


Do drop us an e-mail with the title "Deepavali Dinner" at iemgs@yahoo.com to
confirm your attendance.

See you there !!!!


Prepared by Engr. Ameirul Azraie
Posted by Engr. Mei Wong

Event: YEAFEO '11 In Brunei

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of the Sultanate of Brunei

It is YEAFEO again! Time to meet the Asean Engineers!! This year YEAFEO will be held from 27th November till 30th November 2011 at The Rizqun International Hotel, Brunei.

What is YEAFEO? It stands for Young Engineers of Asean Federation of Engineering Organization. It is the ASEAN young engineers annual gathering participate by representatives from ASEAN countries particularly the engineers from respective institution of engineers just like IEM. Few days' events comprise of board meeting, technical visit and of course, leisure activities around the city.

This year’s YEAFEO held at The Green Heart of Borneo, Brunei - A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures, after Vietnam last year. Come join us to be part of the Malaysian delegates. What you need to do is to check out the flight! We recommend you to book on the following date as we did.
26th Nov 2011- Depart from KL to Brunei
2nd Dec 2011 - Depart from Brunei to KL

After booking your flight tickets, please send us your booking details before 26th October 2011 and we will help you to arrange the accommodation.

For more detail of YEAFEO, please check out:
http://afeo.org/cafeo.html

The itinerary are as following, subject to changes according to the YEAFEO Organising committees.
Date Place/Event
26-Nov-11 06.45am Fly from Malaysia
09.05am Arrive Brunei
One Day Visit to Temburung National Park (Optional)

Temburung National Park

27-Nov-11 Arrival of Delegates/ Participant
Golf Game
Registration of Delegates/ Participants
Welcome Reception Dinner

28-Nov-11 YEAFEO Meeting
Spouse Program

29-Nov-11 Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speechs
Technical Conference
Spouse Program

30-Nov-11 Country Report
Tech Seminars
Tech Visit
Closing Ceremony Dinner

1-Dec-11 One day trip to Labuan OR (Optional)
One day trip to Miri (Optional)

2-Dec-11 03.55pm Fly from Brunei
06.10pm Arrive Malaysia

On budget wise, apart from the Air Fare, we recommend you to prepare yourself with the budget as the following:
Item Currency Total (RM)
Flight Excluded:
YEAFEO Registration L/S USD 60 186.00
Accomodation (per pax) 6 BND 40 600.00
Temburong day trip (Optional) L/S BND 130 325.00
Labuan Day trip/ Miri day trip (Optional) L/S MRY 250.00

Total 1,361.00
*1 USD = 3.10, 1BND = 2.50

You might find the budget is high; therefore, you are having an option to join us on the item marked as optional.

Let’s decide now and be part of Malaysia delegates! What you need to do is just, book you Air Fare now and send your booking itinerary to YES to confirm your attendance!

For further details please contact Engr. LEE CHENG PAY at leechengpay@gmail.com OR 017-3656 288

Event: Decode Yourself!!

Prepared by Engr. Mah Way Sheng
Posted by Engr. Mei Wong

YES! I would like to de-code myself!

Congratulation! You've successfully made your first step out!

Please leave your contact here and we'll get back to you asap!

Name:

email:

h/p:

*you can also send personal email to iemgs@yahoo.com to leave your contact.

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 15

Q26: What would happen if I am told to do some periods of non engineering work by my employer?
One way to overcome this is that you inform your mentor that you are doing non-engineering works for that period and stop the log-book recording for that period.



Q27: Pre-Graduation training for Sandwich Courses is partly recognised by ICE for the purpose of its P.I. Is IEM offering the same recognition?
No.

Event: Raya Gathering Invitation

You're Invited to our Raya Gathering with following details:

Date: 27th September 2011, Tue

Time: 6.00pm

Venue: IEM Penthouse

Interested?
Kindly email to Thilaga thilaga@iem.org.my or Mizi mizi@iem.org.my


Prepared by Engr. Way Sheng & Mizi
Uploaded by Engr. Mei Wong

Event: IEM Family Day 2011

Date : 25 September 2011 (Sunday)
Time : 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Venue : Taman Bandaran Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya
(See Map attached)

The Annual IEM Family Day is back!!
Admission is FREE and you are invited.

Join us, join the fun.

Prepared by Engr. Way Sheng
Uploaded by Engr. Mei Wong

Event: TALK ON “REGULATION FOR DETERMINATION OF SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM GUIDELINES, CALCULATIONS AND TESTING"

Date : 5th October 2011 (Wednesday)
Time : 5.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m ( Refreshment will be served at 5.30 p.m)
Venue : Tan Sri Prof. Chin Fung Kee Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Wisma IEM, PJ
Speaker : Ir. Daniel Lim

Engineers are generally quite clear on what needs to be done when there is a requirement for smoke control in a specific large area.

However, often enough engineers are at loss as to; how a small penetration through a fire compartment should be treated, what constitute a fire rated duct, is a vertical fire damper the same as a horizontal fire damper, or why the 6/10 Air-change rule for smoke control system.
The objective of this talk is to identify the various codes available in Malaysia related to Smoke Control System and how to, and when should each code and/or its various section be applied in a smoke control design for conventional building. The talk will discuss appropriate approaches to conventional smoke control design and calculation taking into consideration of the various elements and limitation of the intended equipments and allowable configuration.




Prepared by Mr. Mizi & Engr. Lee Cheng Pay
Uploaded by Engr. Mei Wong

Event: HALF DAY WORKSHOP ON UNCOVERING THE POWER OF PATENT SEARCHING

Date : 15th October 2011 (Saturday)
Time : 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon
Venue : C&S Lecture Room, 2nd Floor, Wisma IEM, PJ
Presenter : Liew Chee Keat / Puvaneswarri Nanjappan

To say that the process of R&D involves a lot of research is an understatement. It is, after all, at least one half of the process. But how often do you find yourselves facing irrelevant data in the course of your research? How do you ensure that you get useful information, each and every time? How do you sniff out the cash from the trash? In this workshop, we will guide and train you on the fundamentals of conducting patent searches. Participants will be introduced to free patent search engines and learn how to choose correct keywords and how to search using the International Patent Classification (IPC). The session will be an interactive one, so participants are strongly encouraged to experiment with the search engines and ask questions to facilitate their learning about patent searches


Tentative Programme:

0830-0900 Registration

0900-1030 Uncover the Power of Patent Searching (Part I)

1030-1045 Break

1045-1200 Uncover the Power of Patent Searching (Part II)

Prepared by Ms Thilaga & Engr Steven Chin
Uploaded by Engr. Mei Wong

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 14

Q25: What happens when a graduate trains under a non corporate member?
In such cases, he may have problems with his training. This LBS will safeguard the candidate. For example, a candidate could be trained by a senior engineer, who is not a corporate member of the Institution, but this senior engineer may have an immediate supervisor who is a member and who could provide the necessary guidance on training. Or maybe the candidate could get someone who is a corporate member to be his mentor and someone who can guide and make sure that the non corporate member who is training the candidate is providing the suitable and approved training experience.

Q26: What would happen if I am told to do some periods of non engineering work by my employer?
One way to overcome this is that you inform your mentor that you are doing non-engineering works for that period and stop the log-book recording for that period.

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 13

Q23: Who approves and what qualifications must a mentor have?
The IEM will have to verify and approve your mentor. Ideally, he should have at least 3 years MIEM qualification and be from the same discipline as yours. Corporate members who have been Professional Interviewers for IEM are an ideal choice.

Q24: Can non corporate members be mentors?
Usually the person who is a mentor must be of a certain professional standing. A non corporate member of the IEM will not be able to give candidates tile right training that the Institution requires.

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 12

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 12

Q21: Can my employer appoint a mentor for me?
Yes, if you are unable to secure one yourself.

Q22: What happens if my mentor discontinues before the three years is up?
You should write to IEM and a new mentor can be approved.

Event: Speed Dating 18th Aug 2011

Speed Dating especially for professionals,from professionals~

REGISTER NOW!!!!
*Date : 18 August 2011 (Thursday)
Time : 6.00 p.m.
Venue : IEM
Registration Closing details only.
Organisers will be available at this place and time to answer any questions.
Event details will be informed via Email by 6th September 2011.

“Love isn't something you learn.
It isn't something you just receive.
Love isn't something you learn in school
Love is something you show
Love is something you'll always know “

Fee includes:Welcome Drink, Finger Food.
CLOSED DOOR EVENT TO BOOK A SEAT,
please fill the form attached and sent with payment to IEM before 18th August 2011

*Paid up participants will be emailed the details of their speed dating event by 6th September 2011. If you are unable to make that time, you will be offered another time, etc. If we are unable to provide you with a suitable event, you will be refunded your participation fee in full.

For details, kindly contact IEM Secretariat at 03-7968 4021

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 11

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 11

Q19: How many candidates can a mentor have at any one time?
Each mentor is only allowed to have a maximum of 3 candidates at a time.

Q20: How do I secure a mentor?
IEM is able to assist in identifying suitable mentors, especially for specialized disciplines where shortage of such Professional Engineers exist.

Professional Engineer Q&A: Part 10

FAQs on Log Book Scheme (LBS)

Q17: Can I submit backdated recording of experience?
This is a question of discretion. Some mentors may consider this if the graduate shows sufficient proof of his previous work experience.

Q18: What is the time period?
The LBS scheme requires a total of 3 years, unlike the conventional system of 4 years.

Event Report: IEM YES Retreat '11 Colmar Tropicale

The front door view of Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi

On 25th and 26th of June 2011, IEM Young Engineers’ Section managed to have the very first gathering at Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. That was our first time ever to have event organized at the well known French Village in Pahang. It was a simple yet joyful gathering as a kickstart for the new session of 2011/2012. There were about 16 committees included some UNITEN students joined us all.

Cloudy weather at Colmar but fortunately just drizzling

Chit chating at the top of Colmar Tropicale

On 25th June 2011, we gathered at IEM Building early morning before departing up to Colmar Tropicale. We had simple breakfast together at the “mamak” stall next to IEM building while waiting for the rest to come. Whole journey took us about 1 and a half hour to reach destination. At 10.30am, we boarded the tour bus which fits about 15 people to bring us to Japanese tea garden.

Group Picture at Tea Garden

There are many species of plants and Japanese costume to be tried there. After that, we proceed to check in to the resort and have a good rest. Our informal meeting commenced at 3pm after lunch. First item to discuss is about how to improve past session and revise the current portfolios we have in the board. All are encouraged to voice out opinions. Following is the outcome of portfolio and respective directors:

Portfolios Director

Professional Development: Engr. Steven Chin
Student Affair: Engr. Madhav
Graduate Affair: Engr. Puvanesan
External Affair: Engr. Lee Cheng Pay
Publicity: Engr. Aswad
Social and Community Service: Engr. Amierul

After having dinner and watching magic show at the French Village, we had exciting game together which is passing down for generations- MAFIA. It is a game to strengthen bond and to know each other better. We started the game at 9pm and ended at 3am. It was fun!

Night View at Colmar Tropicale

Next day on 26^th June 2011, we had a semi-formal meeting at the meeting room in Colmar. Engr. Shuhairy bin Norhisham, the current chairman started off by welcoming all who managed to join the meeting. We were glad to have Engr. Yau Chau Fong, past YES chairman to join us in the meeting as well. Items to discuss were about events to organize in coming session for every portfolio.

Committees are paying attention during meeting

Puven is presenting for Graduate Affair Portfolio's coming activities

It was a brainstorming session where everyone gets to sit together and brainstorm all possible ways to carry out events and attract crowds to join. Ideas are all noted down in Mahjong paper and then presented by all directors followed by comments by the rest. Highlights of the discussion would be on how to increase number of IEM graduate members. There are many interesting ideas suggested for example through auto-upgrading student members’ status upon graduation, increasing membership drive in universities and etc. Of course we will look into ways to realize them. About 2pm, we stopped for a break and took committee photo together. Then discussion was continued and adjourned at 5.30pm.

Group photo together during break time

It was a successful event organized to have all enthusiastic committees to join and have fun together which is YES spirit! Kudos for the coming session.

Prepared by Engr. Mei Wong
Posted by Engr. Mei Wong