2000 - THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA

I worked with the Institution of Engineers Malaysia at the IEM Building located in Petaling Jaya from 1999 - 2011. I work as the IEM Secretariat responsible for conducting courses, seminars, conferences, and so on for IEM members. I have also been responsible for coordinating three technical divisions in IEM, namely The Mechanical Engineering Technical Division, Building Services Technical Division and Mineral Engineering Technical Division. 

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) is a professional learned society established in 1959. It is one of the largest professional organisations in the country, serving engineering across all disciplines. 

Awaiting for Meeting

Mechanical Engineering Technical Division Monthly meeting.

Some of my memories from working with IEM from 1999 to 2011 are:

IEM BRAINSTORMING SESSION

HOTEL CENTURY MAHKOTA

Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz

Melaka

March 2000

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia has conducted a Brainstorming Session at the Mahkota Century Hotel in Melaka in March 2000.

A Brainstorming is a method of generating ideas and sharing knowledge to solve a particular commercial or technical problem, in which participants are encouraged to think without interruption. Each participants shares their ideas as soon as they come to mind. 

It was a prominent resort-style hotel and apartment complex in the city center, known for its extensive facilities. The hotel was a major attraction in Melaka,offered a variety of amenities including Extensive Pool Areas, Family Leisure Facilities, with location on the waterfront, right next to Mahkota Parade, which was a major shopping and entertainment complex.

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

PJ HILTON HOTEL

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

20 MARCH 2000

A lunch for IEM staff was held at the PJ Hilton Hotel to appreciate the success of an event that had been implemented.

The hotel near PJ New Town, within 2 km of Petaling Jaya Museum, Taman Jaya Park and Amcorp Mall. 

In Malaysia, the Hiltons runs 11 hotels, however, Hilton Petaling Jaya (PJ Hilton) has remained an old but gold persona, having roots back to when it was formerly known as the Jaya Puri Hotel. 

Further reading :

Hilton PJ - a one-stop getaway

IEM Jog A Round

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa]

Kuala Lumpur

26 March 2000

A jogging event was held for IEM members at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa on 26 March 2000. Running or jogging is one of the best cardio exercises you can do. Running at least 10 minutes a day can significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Runners lower their chances of dying from heart disease by half. 

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is one of Kuala Lumpur's most iconic and well-loved urban parks, serving as a "green lung" for the city. Located North east fringe of Kuala Lumpur city center. It was declared opened on February 1,1980.

Titiwangsa is the name of the main mountain range (Banjaran Titiwangsa) that forms the backbone of Peninsular Malaysia, and the name was chosen to reflect the greenery and natural scenery.

IEM 41ST ANNUAL DINNER

THE RENAISSANCE HOTEL

KUALA LUMPUR

15 APRIL 2000

The IEM annual dinner is held in April every year. In year 2000, the Annual Dinner was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The guests were IEM members from all over the country. Indeed, every year, IEM members would gather for an annual dinner to strengthen ties between members.

Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 500 metres from Petronas Twin Towers, from business to leisure Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel has it all. 

GEOSYNTHETIC ASIA 2000 CONFERENCE (GA 2000)

PALACE OF THE GOLDEN HORSES

SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR

29-31 MAY 2000

Geosynthetic Asia 2000 Conference was held at The Palace of The Golden Horses Hotel at Seri Kembangan, Selangor to explores the appropriate use and beneficial impact of geosynthetics on civil infrastructure and sustainability through Asia. 

The conference was part of the series of Asian Regional Conferences on Geosynthetics. One of the papers presented at the event was titled "Failure of A Reinforced Soil Wall on Piles" by Gue, S. S. & Chen, C. S., confirming the event's occurrence and the involvement of local geotechnical engineers.

The Palace of the Golden Horses is a majestic 5-star hotel often referred to as "Asia's Most Extraordinary Hotel."

The hotel is located in Mines Wellness City in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, about 15 minutes south of the Kuala Lumpur City Center.

The hotel is situated on a 150-acre man-made lake, which was formerly the site of the Hong Fatt Mine, once the largest opencast tin mine in the world. The area was transformed into Mines Resort City (now Mines Wellness City) for tourism and recreation.

This used to be the Mint Hotel, I stayed at the Mint Hotel in year 2000, located along the KL-Seremban Highway, close to the Mines Exhibition Centre and the Selangor Turf Club race course. 

The hotel ceased operations in February 2005 due to financial difficulties and a defaulted loan. It was later auctioned and acquired by property tycoon Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew. The hotel underwent a major refurbishment and rebranding programme and is now known as the Nouvelle Hotel.

I checked in Google Maps that Hotel Mint has already closed its operations, not sure what year.

Other related:

THAILAND - BANGKOK & PATTAYA (2000 & 2006)

Hj Zulheimy bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

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