EET442 Professional Engineers

BEM, IEM &

Route to Professional Engineer
by
(P Eng)
Ir. Mohd Shihabudin Ismail P.Eng, C.Eng MIET
Reg.No: PE18486 / 642524(CE)

Coordinator for Industry Networking & Quality Management

School of Electrical System Engineering
(formerly Manager at Unit Kelayakan & Akreditasi - UNIKA)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis

18th Feb 2020

 Why P.Eng important for you?
1. As academia -to fulfill the EAC requirement
at least 3 lecturers with P.Eng for each
engineering degree program ( 30% by 2020)
2. A legal necessity – for professional engineering works
3. Better carrier opportunity and employment
security – esp consultation work, multinational
companies & governments.
4. Personal satisfaction …’Ir’= Ingeniuer
5. Extra monthly allowance/ income ??

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 Outcomes
To understand…

1. Understanding BEM vs IEM

2. steps required (as UniMAP’s
graduate) to become Professional
Engineer (P Eng)
3. the meaning of GE , PE & PEPC
4. three (3) routes to become P Eng
5. Case Study.. Route 1,2 & 3
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• Is a statutory body constituted under
the Registration of Engineers Act (1967).
• BEM is under the Minister of Works.
• It was formed on 23rd August 1972.

An Act to provide for the registration of

Engineers and for purposes connected
therewith.
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 LAWS OF MALAYSIA ACT 138

REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS
ACT 1967
(Incorporating amendments up to 2007)
[23rd August, 1972.]

Registration of Engineers Act, 1967

(amended in 1972, 1973,
BOARD OF 1974,
ENGINEERS 1987, www.bem.org.my
MALAYSIA 2002, 2007)
 Role of BEM

1. Registration of engineers
2. Regulate the professional conduct and
practice of registered engineers to
safeguard public safety and interest

BEM
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 Functions of BEM
As provided for in Section 4 of the Engineers Act (1967):

a) Maintaining the Register

b) Processing Applications for Registration
c) To discipline and take disciplinary actions
d) Fixing the Scale of Fees
e) To hear and determine disputes
ea) To be a stakeholder in engineering contracts
eb) To employ persons to assist the Board
ec) To provide facilities to promote CPD
ed) To appoint committee to conduct PAE
ef) To appoint committee on engineering education
and qualification (EAC)
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 Functions of BEM
As provided for in Section 4 of the Engineers Act (1967):

f) Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of the

Engineering Profession
g) To do the necessary to carry out the functions of
the Board

BEM
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Functions of BEM
The functions of BEM according to Section 4 of the Registration of Engineers Act
1967 (Revised 2007) are:

a. Maintain the Register

The Board shall keep and maintain a Register which shall be in five Parts:

Part A - names, addresses and particulars of Professional Engineers.

Part B - names, addresses and particulars of Graduate Engineers.
Part C - names, addresses and particulars of Temporary Engineers
Part D - names, addresses and particulars of Eng. consultancy practices.
Part E - names, addresses and other particulars of Accredited Checkers.

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Functions of BEM

b. Process Applications for Registration

BEM through its Examination and Qualification Committee conducts
Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) to assess the quality of experience
gained by the Graduate Engineers and their competency. Every application for
registration, be it as Graduate Engineers, Professional Engineers, Engineering
Consultancy Practices or Temporary Engineers (foreign engineers) is scrutinized
thoroughly by the Application Committee to ensure compliance with the Act
and with the policy of BEM. Application to register as Accredited Checkers will
be assessed by Accredited Checkers Committee.

BEM also applies restrictions on practices of bodies corporate with the aim
that engineering consulting services provided by these bodies corporate would
be done professionally for the benefit of the client/public. Restrictions are also
imposed on Temporary Engineers.

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Functions of BEM

d. Fix the Scale of Fees

In this respect the Scale of Fees Committee of BEM continues to have dialogues sessions with the
Treasury of Malaysia on issues involving mode of remuneration, quantum and conditions of
payment.

e. To hear and determine Disputes on Professional Conduct and

Ethics
BEM through its Professional Practice Committee hear and determine disputes relating to
Professional Conduct and Ethics of registered engineers.

ea) Stakeholder
To be a stakeholder in a contract for Professional Engineer services when requested.

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Functions of BEM

ec. Promotion of Learning and Education including CPD

BEM has set certain guidelines in connection with the financial assistance provided. BEM will
consider providing financial assistance to a seminar or conference which is organised by a non-
profit making organisation. The seminar or conference must be technical one that will benefit the
registered engineers.

The promotion of continued learning and education does not stop here. BEM would also consider
giving grant to selected type of study related to engineering or contribute prizes for selected
competition also related to engineering.

In order to keep abreast with changing technology, BEM encourages all registered engineers to
continually improve themselves through Continual Professional Development (CPD) Programme.

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Functions of BEM

ef. Engineering Education and Qualifications

BEM through the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)* conducts accreditation of engineering
degree programmes offered by institutions of higher learning within Malaysia. Accreditation is
done through the evaluation panel (from academic and industry/practice) whose members are
appointed by EAC. The accreditation panel shall visit the institution to evaluate the curriculum,
facilities and the quality management system and have dialogue with the management, academic
and support staff, students and industry stakeholders.

BEM through the EAC, in general, uses as a guide the list accredited degree programmes leading
to Professional/Chartered Engineer by accreditation organisations of the country where the
degree is issued.

* The Engineering Accreditation Council is the body on accreditation, representing the Board of
Engineers Malaysia, the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Malaysian Qualification Agency and
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA).

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Functions of BEM

f. Regulate the Conduct and Ethics of the Engineering

Profession
Since its inception in 1972, BEM has been a medium for the engineers to decide on
matters relating to their professional conduct or ethics. Any matter concerning the
professional conduct of registered engineers will be studied by the BEM to determine
whether there is a breach of professional ethics or code. If the need arises, BEM will
carry out investigations to establish whether there is a prima facie case against a
registered engineer for contravening the Act. The procedures to follow are prescribed
in Section 15 of the Act.
If there is a breach of professional ethics or code of conduct on the part of the engineer
but such breach is not serious enough to warrant suspension or cancellation of
registration, appropriate action, e.g. warning, censure or advice would be taken by
BEM as deemed fit. Such measures should be viewed by the engineers at large as a
concerned effort on the part of BEM to rid the black sheep of the engineering
fraternity.

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 Functions of BEM

g. Doing the necessary to carry out the Functions

of the Board eg. Publication
The Publication Committee of BEM undertakes the task of promoting
engineering profession through The Ingenieur and other printed
materials.The Ingenieur (4 issues per year: March, June, Sept and
December) is used as a communication tool for BEM to disseminate
information on activities of the Board, regulations, code of ethics, career
development, update and guidelines and such other news as decided by
the BEM

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 Registration of Engineers Act
Registration of Engineers Regulations

ACT 138
REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT 1967

REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS REGULATIONS 1990

(Revised 2015)

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 REGISTRATION WITH BEM

No person shall employ a person, sole proprietorship,

partnership or body corporate, other than a registered
Engineer or an Engineering consultancy practice, to
perform professional engineering services.

Section 24A (1), Registration of Engineers Act 1967

(Revised 2002)
Only Registered Professional Engineers (PEng) and
Graduate Engineers can practice engineering in Malaysia

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VISION
To be a highly respected and authoritative body that ensures
public interest and safety is paramount in delivery of
engineering practices.

MISSION
Ensuring professional engineering services provided in the
country are of high quality, delivered with due diligence,
conforming to professional ethics and benchmarked to the best
practices.

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 COMPOSITION OF BEM

BEM consists of 17 Board Members comprising of:

1. President
2. 14 Professional Engineers from various sectors:
- 5 from public sector.
- 5 from private practice.
- 2 from local authority or statutory authority.
- 2 from private sector (full time employment).
3. 1 representative of the Board of Architects Malaysia.
4. 1 representative of the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia.

Board Members are Professional Engineers, Architect and Quantity Surveyor of

high standing and vast experience as in the opinion of the Ministry of Works and
are able to render services and contribute towards that end. The appointment are
by the Ministry of Works under Section 3 of the Registration of Engineers Act
1967. The Secretary and the Registrar who are Professional Engineers shall be
ex-officio members.

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 Summary - BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA
http://www.bem.org.my

The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is a statutory body constituted under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967
with perpetual succession and a common seal, which may sue and be sued. It was formed in 23rd August 1972.

BEM primary role is to facilitate the registration of Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Inspectors of Works, Sole
Proprietorships, Partnerships and Bodies Corporate providing professional engineering services and; to regulate the
professional conduct and practice of registered person in order to safeguard the safety and interest of the public.

BEM falls within the ambit of responsibility of the Minister of Works. Vested with wide powers, the Minister may
suspend the operation of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (REA) in any part of Malaysia by notification in the
gazette. The appointment of the Board Members and the Registrar is made by the Minister.
The Registration of Engineers Act 1967 and the Registration of Engineers Regulations 1990 have been amended in
2015 with date of operation on 31st July 2015. The amended REA will be known as "Registration of Engineers Act
1967 (Revised 2015)' whilst the accompanying Regulations will be known as "Registration of Engineers RegulatIons
1990 (Revised 2015)".
 The
Institution of Engineers Malaysia

• The largest professional institution in

Malaysia in terms of membership
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 also known as the IEM,
the Institution is a
Professional Learned Society
formed in 1959
(registered with the Registrar of Societies)
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 Main Objective of the
Institution is
to promote and advance the
science and profession of all
aspects of engineering

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 IEM'S VISION
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia aims to be the premier
professional Organisation pivotal achieving Vision 2020.

IEM'S MISSION
IEM shall promote sound professional engineering practice in
support of the socio-economic development objectives of the
nation.
IEM shall service the needs and interests of its members and
the public and uphold the social standing image of the
engineering profession.
IEM shall contribute towards nation building and shall strive to
enhance society's consciousness of science an technology.

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 IEM'S FUNCTIONS

IEM is a society established to promote and advance

the Science and Profession of Engineering in any or
all its disciplines and to facilitate the exchange of
information and ideas related to Engineering.

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 OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION

The objects of the Institution as set out in the Constitution shall include the
following:-

1. to hold meetings, exhibitions and visits, and such other activities as The
Institution may deem incidental or conducive to the promotion or attainment
of the profession of engineering.
2. to raise the character and status and advance the interests of the profession of
engineering and those engaged therein;
3. to promote honourable practice. and professional etiquette among members
of The Institution;
4. to communicate to members information on all matters affecting the
profession of engineering and to print, publish, issue and circulate such
publications as may seem conducive to any of the objects of the Institution;
and
5. to do such other things as the Institution may thing incidental or conducive to
the attainment of the objects of The Institution
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 Membership

The membership of the Institution shall be:

1.Corporate Members
2.Non-corporate Members

Corporate Members shall comprise six grades:

1.Distinguished Honorary Fellows
2.Honorary Fellows
3.Fellows
4.Distinguished Members
5.Senior Members
6.Members

All Corporate Members shall be engineers.

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 Membership

Non-corporate Members shall comprise nine grades:-

1.Distinguished Honorary Fellows
2.Honorary Fellows
3.Honorary Members
4.Companions
5.Graduate Members
6.Incorporated Members
7.Affiliate Members
8.Associate Members
9.Student Members

Only Corporate Members have the right to vote, to requisition

meetings and to be elected to the council.

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 Membership Grades

FELLOW MEMBER GRADUATE STUDENT

712 9,391 9,723 8,619

Other grades : Distinguished Honorary Fellow,

Honorary Fellow, Honorary Member, Incorporated
Member, Affiliate
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Member and Associate Member
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 Membership at IEM Branches

Kedah/Perlis Penang, 1,436

Overseas, 1,332 Perak, 1,871
291 Kelantan 871
Pahang 842
HQ, 13,182 Terengganu,
Sarawak,
770
2,047
Miri, 414
Southern,
Sabah, 1,424 Negeri 2,482
Sembilan,
878 Malacca, 776

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IEM Members 28,616

Council 54 + President
(55 Members)

Executive
Committee Office Bearers + 8
(19 Members)

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 Institution of Engineers Malaysia IEM

IEM Management Structure

COUNCIL

EX-COMM

STANDING TECHNICAL GRADUATE

COMMITTEE DIVISION & STUDENT
(8) (18) (YES)

1. Activities SC 1. Mech Eng TD 10. Agri & Food TD

2. Q&A SC 2. Elect Eng TD 11. Oil, Gas & Mining TD LADY
3. PPC SC 3. Civil & Struc TD 12. Water Res TD ENGINEERS
4. E&T SC 4. Bldg Serv TD 13. Proj Mgnt TD
5. Welfare SC 5. Geotech TD 14. Eng Education TD
6. Publication SC 6. Highway & Transp TD 15. Manufacturing TD
7. Pub. Affair SC 7. Tunneling & U/G TD 16. IT SIG TD
8. Finance SC 8. Environmental TD 17. Electronic Eng TD
9. Chemical TD 18. Consulting Engineering TD

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Activities organised by IEM
IEM conducts
evening talks as
a service to
members.

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 TECHNICAL VISITS
Technical
visits to
engineering
sites are
organised
for
members

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 QUALIFYING BODY
for Professional Registration

IEM conducts a professional

assessment for engineers who wish
to achieve professional status.

The IEM PI is accepted by the Board

of Engineers, Malaysia as having
satisfied the requirements for
professional registration.
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Summary - What is IEM ?
https://www.myiem.org.my
• The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) was established in 1959 and
its primary function is to promote and advance the science and profession
of engineering in any or all of its disciplines and to facilitate the exchange
of information and ideas related to engineering.

• We need to register with BEM as Graduate Engineer but not compulsory

with IEM. However, encourage to register with IEM because as a social
learned community for engineers, IEM organizes many activities and
training such as workshop, courses, seminar, technical visits etc to
enhance competency level and understanding as engineer.
• All interviews, examinations and reports related to P Eng application are
carried out and managed by IEM and only monitored by BEM.
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 5+2 Steps to become P Eng ..
1. Graduated from program accredited/ recognized by
Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) / BEM
2. Register as Graduate Engineer (Grad.Eng) BEM
3. Work in Engineering field (Practicing / Education)
for 3 years
4. Apply for Professional Engineer (P.Eng)  3 Routes
5. Entitled ‘Ir’ = ‘Professional Engineer’  PE
6. Apply for a Professional Competency Examination
7. Entitled ‘Professional Engineer with Practicing
Certificate’  PEPC
 Step 1
Graduated from engineering degree program
accredited/ recognised by Engineering
Accreditation Council (EAC) / BEM
- Washington Accord 1989 requirement
http://accreditation.org/accords/washington-accord-1989
The Washington Accord (initiated in UK by Engineering Council) is an
international accreditation agreement for professional engineering
academic degrees, between the bodies responsible for accreditation
in its signatory countries (Malaysia by EAC/BEM).

- Note : Other accreditation agreement

i) Sydney Accord – for engineering technology
ii) Dublin Accord - for engineering technician
• Malaysia is a signatory of Washington Accord, an accord
which recognizes the substantial equivalence of such
programs in satisfying the academic requirements for the
practice of engineering at the professional level.

• It is an exclusive agreement between engineering

education accrediting bodies at the international level, ALL
engineering degree must be accredited by professional
bodies which are signatories of Washington Accord.

• In Malaysia, Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) which

comprises of BEM, MQA, JPA and IEM is the body
accrediting engineering program offered by local university.
https://www.washingtonaccord.org/washington-accord/accredited/
 Graduate Engineer (GE)
http://www.bem.org.my/web/guest/graduate-engineer
Step 2
• It is mandatory for university graduate to register as Graduate Engineer if
he/she wants to take up employment as a graduate engineer. This is in
accordance with section 7(2)(a) which specified that “A Graduate Engineer who
is registered with the Board may, subject to section 8, take up employment
which requires him to perform professional engineering services – pg37.

• A Graduate Engineer is a person registered under Section 10(1) of the

Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015) – pg48.

• According to Section 7(1B), a Graduate Engineer will be entitled to describe

himself or hold himself out under any name, style or title using the
abbreviation “Grad.Eng.” after his name or in any way associate with his name
–pg37.
 Graduate Engineer (GE)
http://www.bem.org.my/web/guest/graduate-engineer

REQUIREMENTS
• Section 10(1) defines the qualification for registration as a Graduate Engineer
with BEM. A person who holds any qualifications in engineering which is
recognized by the Board shall be entitled on application to be registered as a
Graduate Engineer – pg48.

• The recognized academic qualification for registration as a Graduate Engineer

with BEM includes the following:
• Engineering Degree awarded by Malaysia:
– An engineering degree accredited/ recognised by Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC).
• Engineering Degree awarded by Other Countries
– The recognition of engineering degree from overseas (outside Malaysia) will be based on the
accreditation given by professional body who is a signatory of Washington Accord (WA).
• Graduates with Engineering Technology Degree
– Graduate with Degree in Engineering Technology is eligible to register as an Engineering
Technologist.
 Graduate Engineer (GE)
BEM provides pathway for unrecognized engineering degree. Holders of unrecognized
engineering degrees may select one of the following options:

i) Master programme (taught course)

Complete a Master’s programme (course work) in the related engineering discipline. Subjects to be
taken in the Master programme must enhance the subjects taken in the BEng (Hons).Graduate is
advised to submit the following documents for BEM's assessment prior taking up the Master
programme. BEM will advise the graduate the subjects to be taken and its credit hours.
– Degree scroll
– Full official transcripts
– Details on the Master of Engineering such as course contents/subjects, duration etc.
ii) Top-up Course (Subjects)
Top-up a few lacking subjects in the university where applicant has graduated from or in any
university offering recognised degree by the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia.Graduate
is required to submit the Degree scroll and full official transcripts to BEM for assessment prior to
taking up the top-up programme. BEM will advise the graduate the subjects to be taken and its
credit hours.

BRANCHES OF ENGINEERING
Applicant will be placed in the branch based on his basic degree and official transcript.
 GE registration in UniMAP
• Documents required
– Form A BEM
– Copy of IC*
– Copy of Diploma scroll & transcript
(if applicable)*
– Registration fee GE BEM RM50*
– Copy of Degree scroll & transcript
(arranged by BPA)*

* Need to be endorsed by P Eng

(arranged by PPK)
Step 3 PRACTICAL TRAINING

• At least 12 months must be obtained

in Malaysia under the supervision of No relevant
PE supervising
a Professional Engineer who is in the me !!

same or related branch as that

practiced by the graduate engineer
What do you
mean!! • Experience should be acquired in
design and site besides
application of engineering
science and knowledge.
 Design Experience

• means the period, in man months, of training and

experience that the candidate spends in an office
environment to plan, manage and execute design
work, feasibility study, research and
development work, or operation and
maintenance work under a Supervising Engineer.
 Site Experience

• Means the period of training and

experience of the candidate during which he
spends his time in the site/field either
supervising an engineering work or being
involved in operation and maintenance work.
• Site/field experience shall not
consist merely of periodical and
routine site/field inspections,
attending site meetings.
 Site Experience contd…
• shall have to include activities
which demonstrate engineering proficiency and
competency like trouble-
shooting, site situational
problem solving, clarifying of
design uncertainties, proposing
of better alternative designs,
reviewing parameters and improving work
procedures and standard practice, surveys,
material testing and work sequencing.
 Required minimum training period
The length of design and site experience differs from one engineering branch / discipline to
another. This applies to the sub-branches of each major engineering branch. The following
table gives the summary.

Engineering Branch Design Experience Site Experience

(Month) (Month)
and Related Sub Branches
Civil Engineering 12 12

Mechanical Engineering 6 12

Electrical Engineering 12 6

Electronic Engineering 6 12

Chemical Engineering 6 6

Other Branches of Engineering 6 6

Academicians (Lecturing Cumulative of 12 months in

Candidate) designand/or site
GRADUATES INVOLVED IN
RESEARCH AND TEACHING

Graduates must have at least 12 months

(can be carried out in different periods and
accumulated) of practical training (not to
include R&D but can include consultancy)
obtained in Malaysia under the supervision
of a Professional Engineer in the same (or
related) branch of engineering as that
practised by the graduate engineer
 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• After the applicant has completed the required prescribed training, he/she may
apply to sit for the Professional Assessment Examination conducted by BEM.

• All certificates of Training must be on the letterhead of the department/company

addressed to the Registrar of the Board of Engineers Malaysia and the originals
should be submitted to the Board. The certificate should state the period of
practical training, post held and summary of the work the applicant have
undergone.

• In the case of experience or training obtain outside Malaysia, the certificate of

training must be certified by an engineer acceptable to the Board that the
applicant has satisfactorily completed his practical experience.

• The certificate of the training must be certified by the PE/PEPC under whom
applicant has obtained his/her training.
 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• For those involved in teaching profession, he/she must undergo at least one year
of industrial training under the supervision of a PE/PEPC in the same branch or
engineering as that practised by the Graduate Engineer.

• The name of the PE/PEPC signing the certificate of training must be clearly stated
together with his/her PE/PEPC registration number and the branch of engineering
he/she is qualified has to be indicated beside his/her name.

• The PE/PEPC certifying the applicant's prescribed training must be of the same
discipline as that of the applicant.

• If the applicant have worked in more than one department/company in the 3

years, he/she needs to submit two or more certificates. All the certificates of
training submitted must be certified by the respective PE/PEPC under whom
applicant have undergone your training.
 Professional Engineer (PE)
Step 4 http://www.bem.org.my/web/guest/professional-engineer

• A Professional Engineer is a person registered under Section 10(2) of the

Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015).
• A Professional Engineer who is registered with the Board may :-
- take up employment which requires him to carry out or perform
professional engineering services;
- be entitled to describe himself or hold himself out under any name,
style or title :
• bearing the words "Professional Engineer" or the equivalent thereto in
any other language;
• bearing any other word whatsoever in any language which may
reasonably be construed to imply that he is a Professional Engineer; or
• using the abbreviation “Ir.” before his name or the abbreviation “P.Eng.”
after his name or in any way in association with his name;
• use or display any sign, board, card or other device representing or
implying that he is a Professional Engineer;
• use the stamp as may be determined by the Board.
 REQUIREMENTS FOR P Eng
• Applicant who applies for registration as a Professional Engineer must be a
registered Graduate Engineer with BEM.
• The applicant must select and satisfy one of the route to become a
Professional Engineer. Route 1 and 2 shall be done from the date of
approval as Graduate Engineer with BEM.

• ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FROM AN OVERSEAS

REGULATORY BODY
• A Professional Engineer from an overseas Regulatory Body must first
register as a Graduate Engineer to ensure that his/her basic degree
satisfies the academic requirements of the Board.
• The applicants are required to fulfil 3 years registration as Graduate
Engineer before being eligible to apply for Professional Engineer via Route
3 (Section 10(2)(d) of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised
2015)).
 The 3 Routes …
Route No. 1 Route No. 3
Route No. 2 (Professional Engineer from an
(Professional Assessment
(Corporate Member of IEM) overseas Regulatory Body )
Examination)
 Route No. 1
(Professional Assessment Examination)
• has obtained 3 years practical experience as specified in
Regulation 22(1) which shall include the following:
– at least two years of general training that will provide a sound basis
for professional development; and
– at least one year of professional career development and training
providing wide exposure to the various managerial and technical
expertise in engineering practice where;
– at least one year of the above training must be obtained in Malaysia
under the supervision of a Professional Engineer in the same branch
of engineering as that practiced by the Graduate Engineer.
• Professional Engineers in other related branches of engineering may be
accepted with the prior approval of the Board

• has passed a Professional Assessment Examination conducted

by the Board;
 Route 1 ..to become PE

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

At least three Professional

BEM Graduate Assessment
years
Engineer Examination
experience in
branch of
engineering Completed 60
specified at Units of
graduate PDP
registration
Professional
Engineer
Pre-requisite to sit for the Professional
Assessment Examination
• Registered as a Graduate Engineer with
BEM

• At least three years engineering experience

(after registration as graduate engineer) in
the branch of engineering specified at
graduate registration
Submission of Reports

 Two Reports are required;

A. Training & Experience (T&E) Report

B. Technical / Project Report
 The Training and
Experience (T&E) Report
to be submitted together
with the application form
BEM/CL/PAE/01

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 A. Training & Experience Report
• This report must be submitted at the time of
application, together with the application forms;
• It is from this report that the examiners can assess
the candidate’s competency before the oral
interview.
• Thus the report must contain all engineering training
and experience

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 A. T & E Report cont.
• This report must be type written and printed on A4
paper; - to submit 2 copies
– This report must be signed by the Candidate &
endorsed by a P.E.;
• The report to consist of:
1. Introduction: all employment record inclusive of
dates of each position held in chronological order

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 A. T & E Report cont.
2. Detailed description of position held: Here in
more details describe all positions held
including tasks carried out. The applicant must
explain precisely:
(i) the roles and responsibilities assigned;

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 A. T & E Report cont.
(ii) To elaborate on any special problems
encountered, explaining how they were dealt
with;
(iii) To include any subjects which the candidate has
specialised in or has obtained exceptionally good
experience;

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 A. T & E Report cont.
(iv) Name of Mentor and/or employer or immediate
superior must be included in this report
Remember: this report is a record of your
professional achievement thus far, and normally
forms the first impression for the examiners to
assess your professional capability

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 B. Technical / Project Report

• This report basically will show your maturity in

the engineering profession. The examiners will
read (scrutinize) this report and formulate
questions for further clarifications or discussion.

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 B. Technical / Project Report cont.

• To submit One (1) copy which is type written and

printed on A4 paper. The report to include
supporting documents in the form of calculations,
tables, charts, diagrams and/or drawings duly
certified by a P.Eng.
• It is important that the candidate must be able to
discuss & elaborate on all the supporting documents
submitted

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B. Technical / Project Report cont.
Depending on the candidate’s branch of
engineering, the field of work can be broadly
categorised as:
a. Design, construction, testing and
commissioning Work;
b. Feasibility Study;
c. Research and Development Work;
d. Operation and Maintenance Work. 75
B. Technical / Project Report cont.
a. Design, construction, testing &
commissioning Work;
• At least two (2) working drawings;
• Detailed design calculations
• Specifications related to the design; and
• A set of Bill of Quantities (BQ) for C&S,
Construction programs or testing and
commissioning schedule (M & E) etc. 76
B. Technical / Project Report cont.
b. Feasibility Study;
• A part of a feasibility study involving functional
and economic comparison of preliminary
designs of an engineering system, OR a
comprehensive report of a major engineering
project, OR a system design of a major
engineering works;
• A discussion on the concept (synopsis) is
important
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B. Technical / Project Report cont.
c. Research and Development Work;
• Description of the R&D work detailing the
planning, execution (methodology) and
deliverables of the work that clearly
demonstrate sound application of engineering
principles;
• Details of progressive pilot or prototyping
work from computer and/or laboratory
models shall also be submitted;
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B. Technical / Project Report cont.
c. Research and Development Work;
• The Report will need to include particularly the
work actually carried out by the Candidate,
appended with any engineering document including
drawings produced by him/her;
• A critical appraisal of the design on any research
experiments or systems which may not be the work
of the Candidate may be included.

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B. Technical / Project Report cont.
d. Operation and Maintenance Work.
• A detailed description of the operations of the
plant or system together with the maintenance
schedule, which the Candidate has formulated or
designed;
• In his submission, he should clearly indicate his
contribution which would demonstrate a sound
understanding of the engineering principles and
their application;
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B. Technical / Project Report cont.
d. Operation and Maintenance Work.
• A critical appraisal of the design of engineering
system which may not be the work of the
Candidate should be included;
• Details of modifications made to the existing
system which are the work of the Candidate
should also be submitted.

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The PAE comprises 2 parts

1. Oral assessment

2. Essays writing
 ORAL ASSESSMENT
Normally will commence with the
candidates self assessment based on
the training and experience report –
10 to 15 minutes.
Then Examiners will ask questions
based on the reports submitted for
this purpose, plus some basic
engineering principles that the
candidate ought to have acquired – 30
to 45 minutes.
 ORAL ASSESSMENT cont
The intention is to assess the candidate’s:
1. Design Experience - the ability to carry out a safe
engineering design
2. Site/Field Experience - the ability to read and execute
projects
3. Management Experience – Capability accept
responsibility and able to work with a team of
engineers / workers
4. Engineering Application – ability to propose
alternative solutions when situation arises
 ORAL ASSESSMENT cont

5. Communication Skill - Ability to communicate effectively.

6. Maturity of Thought - Development of professionalism,
ability to focus on material issues rather than personal
and petty matters.
7. Professional Responsibility - Capability to accept
professional responsibility, have accountability, not
passing the buck and blame others.
8. Ethical judgments in the conduct of works – Integrity and
good governance.
9. Awareness of engineering sustainability, health and
safety issues.
Examiners’ focus and intentions:

Examiners will pass you when the

following is achieved:
a. Candidate has sound engineering
training.
b. Candidate is practicing good
engineering.
c. Candidate fully understand what he
has done, and why he has done it in
that manner.
Examiners’ focus and intentions:
cont…
d. Candidate can apply engineering
knowledge to the normal ‘rule of
thumbs’ decision - What engineering
decisions he has made.
e. Candidate has carried out parallel
investigations and other.
considerations to reach the conclusion
f. Candidate has good communication
skills.
 ESSAYS WRITING

SECTION A – Technical
essay

Questions usually based on the

training & experience report, with
some basic engineering principles
PREPARATION FOR THE ESSAYS

Should have good understanding of the

issues relating to the topics
a) Can be developed through good experience,
exposure to the problems and issues at work
b) Reading regularly on these issues (knowledge
of previous designs, best practices and worst
practices, failures etc); and
c) Participating in professional activities,
seminars, talks, forums etc.
SECTION B – Ethics essay

Questions usually based on the 13 8

questions about ethics in engineering
works.
All 13 8 questions available in BEM
website. The panel will ask for 1 or 2 out
of 13 8 questions for you to answer.
http://bem.org.my/web/guest/question-on-ethics
Writing the Essays

• Candidates need to pay attention

to language, grammar, format,
content and style
• Language chosen is either Bahasa
Malaysia or English
 Route No. 2
(Corporate Member of IEM)
• A Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
• has complied with the requirements as determined by the Board as
follows:
– has obtained 3 years practical experience as specified in Regulation
22(1) which shall include the following:
• at least two years of general training that will provide a sound
basis for professional development; and
• at least one year of professional career development and training
providing wide exposure to the various managerial and technical
expertise in engineering practice where;
• at least one year of the above training must be obtained in
Malaysia under the supervision of a Professional Engineer in the
same branch of engineering as that practised by the Graduate
Engineer.
– Professional Engineers in other related branches of
engineering may be accepted with the prior approval of the
Board
 Route No. 2
(Corporate Member of IEM)
 What is IEM ?
https://www.myiem.org.my
• The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) was established in 1959 and
its primary function is to promote and advance the science and profession
of engineering in any or all of its disciplines and to facilitate the exchange
of information and ideas related to engineering.

• We need to register with BEM as Graduate Engineer but not compulsory

with IEM. However, encourage to register with IEM because as a social
learned community for engineers, IEM organizes many activities and
training such as workshop, courses, seminar, technical visits etc to
enhance competency level and understanding as engineer.
• All interviews, examinations and reports related to P Eng application are
carried out and managed by IEM and only monitored by BEM.

• Enhanced Professional Interview Process to be introduced by IEM from

1st January 2018 onwards where the processes are more details and
different.
 Enhanced Professional Interview (PI)
NEW
NEW Enhanced Professional Interview Process
• In 2014, IEM embarked on enhancing the existing Professional Interview (PI)
Process and Practice as part of periodic review to improve quality. The objectives
include:
– Establishing a competency-based Professional Interview by benchmarking a well-
established outcome-based competence standard.
– Developing rubrics with common yardsticks for rating PI Candidate in order to minimize subjectivity
of assessment in both the oral interview and the written papers.
– Revising current PI process with related documentation to support the above-mentioned.

• In benchmarking an outcome-based competence standard, IEM has opted to

adopt and adapt:
– The United Kingdom Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) for Chartered
Engineers mainly for the oral interview.
– The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Model which is more generic and readily
applicable to almost all engineering disciplines since IEM is the Institution that caters for all
engineering disciplines.

• The enhanced version retains the main structure of existing PI Process in that it
consists of two essential parts:
– the documentary review and
– professional interview which is made up of oral interview and essay writing.
• The Enhanced Professional Interview Process will undergo periodic review and
changes in the continuous effort to enhance its quality and keep up with the most
up-to-date development in professional engineering competence assessment.
NEW
• ProcedureSubmit the following forms in duplicate:
- IEM PI A100 (Professional Interview Application Form)
- IEM PI A300 (MIEM Application Form)
- IEM PI A401 (Training & Experience-Portfolio of Evidence)
- Technical Report
• Submit supporting documents:
- BEM Registration Letter/Certificate as a Graduate Engineer (Election cases)
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
(Certificates from overseas universities issued in foreign languages must be accompanied
by translation from University Registrar/Embassy Officials)
• Payment of PI fees:-
Inclusive of 6% GST
- RM 159.00 (Graduate member)
- RM 212.00 (Non-graduate member)
• Name will be circulated in IEM Bulletin for a month upon approval of application
• Kindly be informed that The IEM Professional Interview (PI) fee would be increased as
follows effective 1 January 2018:
– Graduate Member : RM 318.00 (inclusive of 6% GST)
– Non-Graduate Member : RM 424.00 (inclusive of 6% GST)
 Route No. 3
(Route for a Professional Engineer from an
overseas Regulatory Body – Chartered Engineer)
• Must received Chartered Engineer (C Eng) from recognized UK
Engineering Council professional bodies.
 There are 36 licensed institutions for CEng Management (IHEEM)
− British Computer Society, The Chartered − Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILP)
Institute for IT (BCS) − Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and
− Chartered Institution of Building Services Technology (IMarEST)
Engineers (CIBSE) − Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
− Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport − Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
(CIHT) − Institution of Royal Engineers (InstRE)
− Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) − Institute of Acoustics (IoA)
− Chartered Institution of Water and − Institution of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Environmental Management (CIWEM) (IoM3)
− Energy Institute (EI) − Institute of Physics (IOP)
− Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) − Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
− Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (IPEM)
− British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing − Institution of Railway Signals Engineers (IRSE)
(BINDT) − Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
− Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) − Institute of Water (IWater)
− Institution of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME) − Nuclear Institute (NI)
− Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) − Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
− Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) − Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
− Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) − Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE)
− Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers − Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)
(IGEM)
− The Welding Institute (TWI)
− Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate
How to become Chartered Engineer ?
CEng Process

Registration

Application
January 2014 99
 Professional Engineering Institutions
School PEI
School of Computer and Communication • British Computer Society, The Chartered
Engineering Institute for IT (BCS)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET)
• Institute of Physics (IOP)
• Institute of Acoustics (IoA)
• Institute of Measurement and Control
(InstMC)

School of Microelectronic Engineering • British Computer Society, The Chartered

Institute for IT (BCS)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET)
• Institute of Physics (IOP)
School of Electrical System Engineering • Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET)
• Institute of Measurement and Control
(InstMC)
• Energy Institute (EI)
• Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILP)
 Professional Engineering Institutions
School PEI

School of Mechatronic Engineering • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

• Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
• Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and
Technology (IMarEST)
• Institute of Acoustics (IoA)
• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
(IPEM)
• Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate
Management (IHEEM)
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
• Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
• The Welding Institute (TWI)
School of Manufacturing Engineering • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
• Institution of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME)
School of Materials Engineering • Institution of Materials, Minerals and Mining
(IoM3)
• Institute of Physics (IOP)
• Institution of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME)
• British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
(BINDT)
 Professional Engineering Institutions
School PEI
School of Environmental Engineering • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Chartered Institution of Building Services
Engineers (CIBSE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and
Transport (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
• Chartered Institution of Water and
Environmental Management (CIWEM)
• Institute of Water (IWater)
• Institution of Chemical Engineers
(IChemE)
• Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILP)
• Institution of Structural Engineers
(IStructE)
• Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE)
• Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET)
School of Bioprocess Engineering • Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE)
• Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
(IGEM)
 C Eng : Competency Development
(Self Assessment)

 Competence is:
−The ability to perform an activity:
−Correctly
−Safely
−Effectively
−Consistently
 UK-SPEC competence (1)
UK-SPEC Competence and Commitment Standard for Chartered Engineers
Chartered Engineers must be competent through their working life, by virtue of their education, training and
experience, to;
A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to
optimise the application of existing and emerging technology
A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of
new and advancing technology and other relevant developments
A2 Engage in the creative and innovation development of engineering technology and continuous
improvement systems
B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering
problems.
B1 Identify potential projects and opportunities

B2 Conduct appropriate research, and undertake design and development of engineering solutions

B3 Implement design solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness

C Provide technical and commercial leadership

C1 Plan for effective project implementation

C2 Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, people and resources

C3 Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs

C4 Bring about continuous improvement through quality management

 UK-SPEC competence (2)
UK-SPEC Competence and Commitment Standard for Chartered Engineers
Chartered Engineers must be competent through their working life, by virtue of their education, training and
experience, to;
D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

D1 Communicate in English with others at all levels

D2 Present and discuss proposals

D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills

E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to

society, the profession and the environment
E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work

E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development

E4 Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence
in own area of practice

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 C Eng :
Scoring Competence UK-SPEC
Level Score Competence
4 Expert • Performs activity in a wide range of
complex or non-routine contexts
• Substantial personal autonomy – can
develop others in the activity
3 Skilled • Performs activity in some complex or non
routine contexts
• Significant responsibility and autonomy –
can oversee the work of others
2 Familiar • Performs activity in a range of contexts
• Supervision only required in more complex
circumstances
• Some individual responsibility or autonomy
1 Aware • Performs activity with significant
supervision and guidance
• Performs basic routine tasks; little or no
responsibility
 C Eng : Interview Assessment
 Level of responsibility & professional judgement
 Project Management / Leadership
 Length of time as a professional engineer
 Approach to problem solving.
 Awareness of the engineer's role in society
 Presentation skills
 Documentary Evidence Verification
and Validation
 Commitment to CPD

Chartered Engineer
(C Eng)
 Route No. 3
(Route for a Professional Engineer from an
overseas Regulatory Body – Chartered Engineer)
• The applicant need not sit and pass the Professional Assessment Examination or be
corporate member of IEM.
• Applicant shall submit to BEM a certified latest Professional Engineer Certificate
issued by a Regulatory Body of other country.
• The professional engineers status shall be check that it is equivalent to BEM’s
professional engineer qualifications eligibility.
• The applicant is not entitle to be registered as a Professional Engineer if at any time
prior to his registration there exist any facts or circumstances which would have
entitled the Disciplinary Committee to cancel his registration pursuant to Section
15 of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015).
• Summary of practical experience not less than 3 years using company letterhead
certified by a PE in same branch of engineering at which the applicant did his
practical experience and;
• has complied with the requirements as determined by the Board.
 All 3 routes required you to attend a
professional assessment examination (PAE –
route 1 & 2) or
professional interview (PI – route 1,2 &3)
conducted by the board/ professional body
 PROCEDURES FOR P Eng REGISTRATION
For Route 1 & 2 only
• A Graduate Engineer shall submit an application for registration as a Professional
Engineer within one year from –
– the date he is informed by the Board that he has passed the Professional Assessment
Examination as mentioned in Regulation 38 of the Registration of Engineers Regulations (Revised
2015) OR
– the date he becomes a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.
• If an application period has lapsed, a Graduate Engineer may, within a reasonable
time, apply for an extension of time to submit an application for registration as a
Professional Engineer to the Board and the Board may extent the time as it
thinks fit.
For Route 1,2 & 3
• The non-refundable processing fee and registration fee can be paid in one
cheque or bank draft or postal order or money order.
• Applications for registration shall be decided upon by the Board within four
months from the date of receipt of complete documentation from the applicants.
• Upon approval, a certificate of Professional Engineer registration will be issued.
• Every registered Person shall notify the Registrar of any change in his or its
business address within three months of the change.
 P Eng Certified  ‘Ir’
Step 5
 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
• A Certificate of Registration issued to a Professional Engineer shall expire on the 31
December of the year from the date the certificate of registration is issued.
• The certificate may be renewed annually upon payment of RM200.00 (Age below 60 years)
and RM100.00 (Age 60 years and above) and upon satisfying such conditions as may be
determined by the Board.
• The Board may refuse to renew the registration of a Professional Engineer if he/she has
failed to satisfy any conditions as determined by the Board.

DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT

• Applicant must declare that he/she:
– Is a Board of Engineers Malaysia registered Graduate Engineer;
– Has undergone the prescribed practical experience;
– Has passed the Professional Assessment examination (PAE) conducted by BEM
or
– A Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (MIEM) or
A Professional Engineer of other regulatory body;
– Agree to abide the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015) and The Registration of
Engineers Regulations 1990 (Revised 2015) and all Notifications and Circulars issued by the BEM;
– Authorize BEM to seek clarification on any information submitted in any manner and by any
means as it deems fit and proper;
 PENALTY
• Section 24(a) of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967
(Revised 2015): "Any person, sole proprietorship,
partnership or body corporate who procures or
attempts to procure registration or a certificate of
registration under this Act by knowingly making or
producing or causing to be made or produced any false
or fraudulent declaration, certificate, application or
representation whether in writing or otherwise, shall
be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be
liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit, or
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years,
or to both".
 Professional Engineer with
Step 6 Practicing Certificate (PEPC)
http://www.bem.org.my/web/guest/professional-engineeer-with-practising-certificate
• A Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate is a person registered under subsection
10D of the Registration of Engineers Act (Revised 2015).
• A Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate who is registered with the Board may:
– practise, carry on business or take up employment which requires him to carry out or perform
professional engineering services for designated engineering works subject to section 8;
– be entitled to describe himself or hold himself out under any name, style or title -
• bearing the words "Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate" or the equivalent
thereto in any other language;
• bearing any other word whatsoever in any language which may reasonably be construed to
imply that he is a Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate; or
– using the abbreviation “Ir.” before his name or the abbreviation “P.Eng.” after his name or in any
way in association with his name;
– use or display any sign, board, card or other device representing or implying that he is a
Professional Engineer;
– be entitled to recover in any court any fee, charge, remuneration or other form of consideration
for any professional engineering services rendered subject to section 8.
– use the stamp as may be determined by the Board.
 Professional Engineer with
Practicing Certificate (PEPC)
REQUIREMENTS

Applicant shall be entitled on application to be registered as a Professional

Engineer with Practising Certificate if he/she:

– is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board;

– has passed a Professional Competency Examination (PCE) conducted by
the Board;
– has been residing in Malaysia for a period of not less than six months
immediately prior to the date of application.
PEPC – Application Method
PEPC – Application Method
 Step 7
• Sample PEPC stamp (circle shape) :
 CONCLUSION..
• BEM PAE route  for Engineer (industry)
– Focus on design & site training experience
• IEM PI route  for academician
– Need industrial attachment
– Concern : New Enhanced Professional Interview Process
by Jan 2018
• C Eng route  for Engineer (industry) & academician
– Less report burden
– Most expensive fees