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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2007 - 2008: THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA

Among the memories of 2007-2008 at the Malaysian Institution of Engineers.

16TH SOUTHEAST ASIAN GEOTECHNICAL CONFERENCE

SUBANG SHERATON HOTEL & TOWER

SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR

8-11 MAY 2007

The SEAGC is the official conference of the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society. The objectives of the Conference are to promote good liaison and cooperation with member countries in SEAGC and its relationship with other international and related societies in the exchange of information for tackling common areas of interests in Geotechnical Engineering. 

The 11th SEAGC was held in Malaysia at the Subang Sheraton Hotel & Tower at Subang Jaya, Selangor from 8 - 11 May 2007.

The resort was highly acclaimed being voted the World's Leading Casino Resort and Asia's Leading Casino Resort for 2007. The resort complex offered six hotels with around 10,000 rooms, theme park rides, dining, shopping, mega shows and importantly international business convention facilities. 

ROUTE TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL

KAJANG, SELANGOR

19 JUNE 2007

A Professional Engineer is a person registered under subsection 10 (2) of the Registration Engineers (Amendment) Act 2015. 

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia has conducted the Route to Professional to Graduate Engineers on route to become Professional Engineers.

Route 1 : Professional Assessment Examination

Route 2 : Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia

Route 3 : Route for a Professional Engineer from an overseas Regulatory Body

ASME Code Section VIII Div 1 was conducted by the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia at the Crystal Crown Hotel at Petaling Jaya, Selangor from 17 - 18 December 2007.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code is a set of standards that regulate the design, construction, maintenance, and alteration of pressurized equipment.

The Crystal Crown Hotel in Petaling Jaya originally opened in January 1995. Know to cater to business travelers due to its location in the Petaling Jaya Commercial and Business District. 

49TH IEM ANNUAL DINNER

SUBANG SHERATON HOTEL & TOWER

SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR

19 APRIL 2008

The IEM 49th Annual Dinner was held at Subang Sheraton Hotel & Tower located t Subang Jaya, Selangor. The Guest of Honour for this year Dinner was the Deputy Prime, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. 

Deputy Prime, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with IEM President Dato' Paduka Ir. Hj. Keizrul bin Abdullah. 

IEM OPEN HOUSE

WISMA IEM

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

10 MAY 2008

The Annual IEM Open was held this year at the Wisma IEM on 10 May 2008 organised by Standing Committee on Welfare and Service Matters as a function to promote fraternity  amongst IEM members, their families and the IEM Council and Excomm. 

STAFF APPRECIATION DINNER

HOTEL PLAZA

JALAN RAJA LAUT, KUALA LUMPUR

6 JUNE 2008

IEM Staff Appreciation Dinner was held at Plaza Hotel at Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur, a great way to boost the Institution morale. It lets the Institution know the hard work they are doing. The success of the IEM events wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of the IEM Secretariat Staff. They are more than an employee, they are valuable part of the Institution. 

Plaza Hotel now known as Plaza Grand Hotel Kuala Lumpur in the Chow Kit / Jalan Raja Laut area in Kuala Lumpur is a 3-star Hotel with 158 rooms. 

TECHNICAL VISIT TO ZENXIN ORGANIC PARK

KLUANG, JOHOR

1 NOVEMBER 2008

Technical Visit to Zenxin Organic Park was organised by the Mining Engineering Technical Division on 1 November 2008. 

Zenxin Organic Park, the largest and the first open-to-public organic farm in Malaysia. The park offers visitors valuable insights into the techniques and virtues of organic farming, combining education and recreational fun in the process. 

OTHERS RELATED:

2007 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

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