Long-lasting memories of working with the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, from 2001 to 2005.
GENTING VIEW RESORT
GENTING HIGHLAND, PAHANG
18 FEBRUARY 2001
On 18 February 2001 I attended a meeting at Genting View Resort located in Genting Highland, Pahang.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Genting View Resort is 43 minutes and the travel distance is 40.9 km.
Genting Highland is a hill station located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountains, central Peninsular Malaysia. Genting Highland was established in 1965 by the late Malaysian businessman Lim Goh Tong.
Surrounded by lush green rainforest, Genting View Resort is strategically placed on the midland of Genting Highlands.
Located above at a 900m altitude high on the West Malaysia's Main Range, the resort offers a lovely cool mountain breeze with fresh air in abundance featuring a tranquil environment for serene stay.
The swimming pool area and a children's playground with a tree-house slide, set against the backdrop of the hilly, forested landscape and the resort buildings.
IEM 42ND ANNUAL DINNER
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL
KLCC, KUALA LUMPUR
21 APRIL 2001
The 42nd Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur City Centre on 12 April 2001.
The Guest of Honour present at this Dinner was Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The multi-award winning Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur lies adjacent to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, within easy reach of all that the city has to offer. Opened in October 1998, is a prestigious 5-star hotel that offers a luxury amenities including a refreshing pool with stunning views, steam room, and complimentary wireless internet access in the comfortable, air-conditioned rooms.
Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi with IEM President, Dr. Gue See Sew.
43rd IEM Annual Dinner
Istana Hotel
Jalan Raja Chulan
Bukit Bintang, K.Lumpur
20 April 2002
The 43rd Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia was held at the Istana Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
The Istana Hotel situated in the city's pretigious Golden Triangle, began operation in 1992. It featured 500 rooms, located at 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, close to key city landmarks like the KL Tower and a few minutes from major shopping malls.
Unfortunately, the Istana Hotel ceased operations permanently on 1 September 2021, after 30 years in business.It was one of the hotels that closed due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later acquired by Tradewinds Corporation Berhad and is currently being transformed Waldorf Astoria in Malaysia open aroung 2024.
ISO TRAINING
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA
AWANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT
GENTING HIGHLAND, PAHANG
25-27 MAY 2002
Awana Golf & Country Resort is a hotel in Bentong, Pahang. Awana Golf & Country Resort is situated within Gohtong Jaya, nearby to the shopping centre Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, as well as near the bus station Awana Sky Central.
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The Awana Golf and Country Resort is now known as Resort World Awana and has evolve into a nature-inspired resort destination within the Genting Highlands complex. It is currently rated 4 out of 5 stars.
ISO Training course organized by The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), held at the Awana Golf & Country Resort (now Resorts World Awana) from May 25-27, 2002.
The training was most likely focused on the then-current version of the ISO 9000 series of standards, particularly ISO 9001, which deals with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
ISO standards are a set of international criteria for quality, safety, efficiency, and other management systems, and training is essential for implementation and certification.
45th IEM Annual Dinner
Palace of The Golden Horses
Seri Kembangan, Selangor
17 APril 2004
The 45th Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Palace of The Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan, Selangor on 17 April 2004.
The Guest of Honour present at this Dinner was Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, then Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The Hotel was tagged as "Asia's Most Extraordinary Hotel", is a world-class, award-winning, luxury hotel located within the iconic MINES Wellness City, a 15 minutes away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur city and 35 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The hotel offers unrivalled conference space with a total of 15 meeting rooms, a theatrette and two ballrooms.
The Arrival of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad being ushered along a red carpet by the IEM President, Ir.Prof. Abang Abdullah Abang Ali.
46th IEM Annual Dinner
Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya
Selangor
16 April 2005
The 46th Annual Dinner of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 16 April 2005.
The dinner was graced with presence of the Guest of Honour, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Y.B. Dato'Sri Ir. Dr. Jamaluddin bin Dato' Jarjis.
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The distinctive architecture of the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall complex, including the large Lion Head entrance and the adjacent hotel tower.
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, specifically the large surf beach pool and surrounding structures.
Since it first opened its door in 1997, Sunway Pyramid, Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall has undergone a magnificent transformation to herald a new shopping kingdom.
The Sunway Convention Centre is now known as the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. It remains a key venue for convention, exhibitions and major events in the Sunway Complex in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Y.B. Dato'Sri Ir. Dr. ZJamaluddin bin Dato' Jarjis elevated the proceedings with an impassioned speech regarding the industrialisation of the nation and the key roles that engineers played in that endeavour.
Other IEM events in 2005
Mechanical Engineering Technical Division (METD) of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Seminar and Networking was held at Finnegan Irish Restaurant in 2005 and 2006, the caption places at Jalan Bukit Bintang, K.L.

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