2006 : THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA

Memories of 2006 at the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. Year 2006 was quite a challenging year for us IEM secretariat staff because this year saw the most activities, the busiest year for us.

METD SEMINAR & METWORKING

Finnegan Irish Restaurant

Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

3 March 2006

The Seminar and Networking was conducted in a relaxed manner organized by the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division at Finnegan Irish Restaurant on March 3, 2006.

Photo 2024 : The Pub is permanently closed.

TUNNELLING & TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

SUBANG SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS

SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR

6-8 MARCH 2006

Tunnel and Trenchless Technology developed and improved over decades enables construction of large underground infrastructure, laying of pipes, conduct condition assessment, rehabilitation, replacement and renewal excavation.

The Seminar on Tunnelling and Trenchless Technology was held at Subang Sheraton Hotel and Tower (now Dorsett Grand Subang) from 6 - 8 March 2006. I am one of the IEM secretariat involved in conducting this seminar.

SITE VISIT

SMART TUNNELLING

SG.BESI, KUALA LUMPUR

9 MARCH 2006

The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART Tunnel) is a storm drainage and road structure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and a major national project in the country. It is the longest stormwater drainage tunnel in Southeast Asia and second longest in Asia.

Construction of the tunnel began on 25 November 2003 and began operations at the end of January 2007.

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia had organised the site visit to the SMART Tunnel at Sungai Besi on 9 March 2006 and Kg Pandan on 11 May 2006.

SITE VISIT

STESEN JANAELEKTRIK SERDANG

SERDANG, SELANGOR

11 MARCH 2006

As one of IEM objective to enhance the general knowledge of IEM members, The Mechanical Engineering Technical Division has organised a technical visit to Serdang Power Station (Now Putrajaya Power Station) on 11 March 2006. The half day trip was participated by more than 30 engineers, from various disciplines.

Located at Sepang District, it is one of 7 Thermal Power Stations owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). It was built in 1993 as part of TNB's plan to increase power generation capacity to meet Malaysia's rising electricity demand in the early 1990s.

ASME CODE SECTION IX

ARMADA HOTEL

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

27-28 MARCH 2006

The American Standard of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code is a set of standards that regulate the design, construction, maintenance and alteration of pressurized equipment, on the other hand, are a more specialised set of laws that establish precise criteria for specific technical uses.

The Course was held at Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor from 27-28 March 2008 organised by Mechanical Engineering Technical Division, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.

Hotel Armada situated at Petaling Jaya, Selangor, along the Federal Highway, a 45 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), and only 5-10 minutes walk to the Asia Jaya LRT station.

METD Leadership Training

Grand Bluewave Hotel

Shah Alam, Selangor

1 April 2006

Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia had organised the Leadership Training at the Grand Bluewave Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor.

The Leadership Training helps identify high-potential individuals that are likely to become leaders and extends the capabilities and knowledge of individuals who already perform leadership roles.

The primary goal is to create strong, confident and capable leaders who can motivate and inspire employees, solve complex problems, make strategic decisions and drive organisational success.

Hotel Grand Blue Wave Shah Alam is now Mardhiyyah Hotel and Suites

IEM 47TH ANNUAL DINNER

PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES

SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR

22 APRIL 2006

The 47th IEM Dinner was held at the Palace of The Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan, Selangor on 22 April 2006.

This year theme was "An Evening with IEM". The Guest of Honour this year was Deputy Minister of Works, Y.B. Dato' Ir. Mohd Zin bin Mohamed.

CONCET 2006

SUBANG SHERATON HOTEL & TOWER

SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR

9-11 MAY 2006

CONCET 2006 (sorry I forgot what CONCET is...) was held at Subang Sheraton Hotel and Tower from 9 -11 May 2006.

11TH ASIAN CONGRESS ON FLUID MECHANICS

BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL

JALAN IMBI, KUALA LUMPUR

21-25 MAY 2006

The 11th Asian Congress on Fluid Mechanics taking place at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel at Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

Fluid Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the mechanics of fluids (liquids, gases and plasmas) and the forces on them.

Berjaya Times Square Hotel is a magnificent 5 star hotel in Kuala Lumpur towering over the skyline majestically & located in the heart of the city.

Pudu Jail as seen from my hotel Room at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in 2006.

The main gate of Pudu Prison has been preserved and forms part of a public park on the grounds of the Bukit Bintang City Centre.

Pudu Prison officially ceased operations in 1996 due to several factors. Built by the British Government between 1891 and 1895, it stood on Jalan Shaw (now Jalan Hang Tuah). It served as a prison until 2007.

Pudu Prison was said to be very haunted, as the prisoners that were hung there are still haunting the place and very much active and still living the life's of the prisoner even in the afterlife.

** The Pudu Prison was largely demolished by December 2012 to make way for urban development. It was never declared a National Heritage Site.

Some recent events ...

In June 2009, the government finally decided to destroy the complex by developing it in phases. When the MP for Bukit Bintang Fong Kui Lun (DAP) asked why the building is not being retained as part of Malaysia's heritage, Deputy Finance Minister Awang Adek Hussain (UMNO-BN) replied: "To our opinion, it's not something to be proud of."

And, June 2010, the eastern wall of the Pudu Prison complex was destroyed to make way for a road widening project.

(Juliansi.blogspot.com)

SITE VISIT TO GENTING SANYEN

KUALA LANGAT POWER STATION

24 MAY 2006

Incorporated in 1988 conduct business in power generation and supply operations. A site visit to Genting Sanyen Power Station is one of the events in the 11th Asian Congress on Fluids Mechanics held on 21-25 May 2006 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel at Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

11TH ASIAN PACIFIC CONFEDERATION

OF CHEMICAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

KL CONVENTION CENTRE

28 AUGUST 2006

The Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE) was founded in 1975 through the efforts of Professor T. Mizushina of Kyoto University, Japan. It was formed to provide a focus for various non-profit societies, associations and institution working in the field of Chemical Engineering in the Asia Pacific region.

APPChE comprises of member Societies in 13 countries and regions.

11th APPChE Congress was held in Malaysia in at the KL Convention Centre ON 28 August 2006.

The date of 28 August 2006, when the 11th APPChE was held at the KL Convention Centre, coincidentally coincided with the wedding ceremony of Malaysia's top artist at the time, Siti Nurhaliza, and Dato' Sri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, one of the most famous wedding ceremonies in Malaysia that was broadcast nationwide. The wedding was held at the ground floor of KL Convention Centre while our event was held at the 3rd floor.

The award-winning Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is wholly-owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd which in turn, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global.

METD LEADERSHIP RETREAT

PORT DICKSON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

PORT DICKSON,N.S

24-25 NOVEMBER 2006

A Leadership Retreat is a time for company leaders to step away from their regular responsibilities to focus on strategic planning, relationship building and high-level discussion.

The Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia held the Leadership Retreat at Port Dickson Golf and Country Club from 24-15 November 2006, to build a share understanding of where the organisation is heading.

24TH CONFERENCE OF ASEAN FEDERATION

OF ENGINERING ORGANISATIONS

(CAFEO 24)

SUNWAY LAGOON RESORT HOTEL

BANDAR SUNWAY, SELANGOR

29 NOVEMBER - 2 DECEMBER 2006

The national engineering organisations in the 10 ASEAN member-countries, collective known as ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisation (AFEO), assembled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 29th November to 2nd December 2006 for the CAFEO 24 with the theme "Branding of ASEAN Professional Engineering Services and Education for Global Mobility".