Malaysia Branch Chairman’s Message
I am most honoured and humbled to be elected as Chairman of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Malaysia Branch for the session 2022/2023. First, allow me to congratulate the incoming Committee Members as well as the Honorary Internal Auditors on their newly elected positions. Next, I would like to take the opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Committee Members of 2021/2022, including the previous Honorary Internal Auditors, YMS and Student Chapters for their support and contributions under the leadership of the Immediate Past Chairman, Ir. Chow Chee Choy.
IMechE Malaysia is extremely fortunate to have members who are passionate and committed to the Society and its objectives. With your blessing and support, we hope to enhance the technical and professional development of our members, foster closer networking relationships and ultimately, bringing the Society to greater heights.
Hence, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming activities and events.
Ir. Dr. Aidil Chee Tahir
May 2022
IMechE Leadership Conference 2019
IMechE Malaysia in partnership with IMechE UNITEN organised the prestigious IMechE Leadership Conference 2019 (ILC 2019) at Sunway University on the 17th August 2019, with 412 young leaders from all across Malaysia participating with Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah AO, Chairman of Sunway Group and Founding trustee of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation as the prime keynote speaker.
The leadership themed conference also saw notable speakers Ms. Shazreeza Abdul Kadir, Group Global Affairs AirAsia, Mr. Animesh Mukherjee, Chief People Officer for Lazada Malaysia, Mr. Tee Lin Yik, CEO Tee Intellectual Property and Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, Chairman IMechE South East Asia sharing their vast experience across numerous industries. The speakers were all professionals, hence were able to share insightful ideas and experiences throughout the years to instill leadership into todays youth. They all shared their stories on how they built something from nothing, and how they became who they are today
The pinnacle of the event was the prime keynote speech, where Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah AO shared his vision and his life’s work, Sunway Group. Tan Sri explained how he wishes to educate the youth to bring out the best in themselves.
“Keep asking ‘Why not?’ as you make your life journey. Do so with integrity as your guide, humility as your virtue and pursuit of excellence as your choice”, Tan Sri shared, using Sunway University and Sunway Group as key examples.
The turnout was excellent, with students registering from various universities, including Uniten, Monash, UTM, Sunway, UUM, USIM and many more. The team from IMechE UNITEN Student Chapter added, “The young leaders were absolutely satisfied with the value they gained during the conference and are excited to plan their life ahead”. It was indeed a fruitful event.
For more information, feel free to check out ILC 2019’s site,
www.ilc.imecheuniten.org
September 2019
Malaysia Branch Chairman’s Message
It’s a great honour to be elected as the Chairman. Thanks to all our members for the support rendered.
I would like to express my appreciation to the Committee Members of 2018/2019, including the Honorary Internal Auditors, YMS and Student Chapters for their volunteerism and contributions in the past year.
We hope to increase the level of engagement with you via series of activities. We hope to meet you in our events and see your active attendance. I look forward to serving the members in Malaysia well, together with the newly elected Committee.
Ir. Eddie Lim Hok Lian
April 2019
Bhoshaga from Malaysia Branch Won 2nd Place in the Inaugural Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Global Finals 2019
Mr. Bhoshaga Mittran from IMechE Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia captured 2nd place with his project title ‘The Smog Free Twister’ at the Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Presentation Competition Global Finals which was held at New Delhi, India on the 4th April 2019. This is a great achievement for the South East Asia Region and Malaysia.
Mr. Bhoshaga competed against other talented representatives from different regions and of various stages of qualification and experience which includes PhD candidates, post graduate students and individuals working in the industry who delivered engineering themed presentations.
IMechE Malaysia Branch wishes our hearty congratulations and best wishes to our Malaysian representative in this prestigious event and thank you for making Malaysia proud. Last but not least, a warm congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Duncan Henderson from the Oceania Region who won first prize in the inaugural Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Global Finals 2019.
April 2019
UNITEN SC Scored a Hat-trick by Winning the Best Student Chapter Award in Malaysia for Three Consecutive Years in a Row! 
The Best Student Chapter Award is an initiative under the Young Members Section of IMechE Malaysia Branch that is organised annually to recognise the efforts of the IMechE Student Chapters in Malaysia. All IMechE Student Chapters in Malaysia are encouraged to submit a report containing information regarding their student chapter, members recruitment initiatives and activities organised that will be evaluated by a panel of judges from IMechE Malaysia Branch.
IMechE Universiti Tenaga Nasional Student Chapter made history by winning the Best Student Chapter Award for three consecutive years in a row namely year 2016, 2017 and 2018 under the guidance of Academic Liaison Officer, Mr. Chua Yaw Long. Another previous win was in year 2011.
IMechE UNITEN Student Chapter committee had worked relentlessly to organise countless events of high quality such as the South East Asia Region Speak Out for Engineering (SEAR SOfE) competition, industrial visits, talks by distinguished speakers, various workshops and competitions to benefit student members. These activities shaped them into all-rounders, preparing them for future working life.
January 2019
South East Asia (SEA) Regional Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Competition 2014
The 2014 SEA Regional SOfE was held at Institute Technology Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 4th October 2014. There were a total of six participants and Malaysians came out as Champion & 1st Runner-up.
Participants:
- Mr. Zach Pang from Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
- Dr. Chong Cheng Tung from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
- Mr. Yohann Ian Selvarajoo from Monash University Malaysia Campus, Malaysia
- Mr. Md. Faris Talif from Institute Technology Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
- Ms. Ankita Jindal from National University Singapore, Singapore
- Ms. Nur Bazilah Rasyiqah Abu Bakar from Institute Technology Brunei ,Brunei Darusssalam
Champion (£300): Mr Yohan Ian Selvarajoo
1st Runner Up (£200): Dr Chong Cheng Tung
2nd Runner Up: Mr. Zac Pang
The champion will represent Malaysia in the Asia Pacific Regional (APR) Competition finals in Colombo on 7th November 2014.
