IEM Signs 10 Strategic MoUs at ENGINEER - A Landmark in Engineering Collaboration
The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) marked a defining moment at ENGINEER 2025 with the signing of 10 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organisations across industries and regions, solidifying its role as a driving force in shaping the future of engineering.
Representing IEM, Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin, President of IEM, underscored that these partnerships are not mere formalities but strategic alliances built on a shared vision: to elevate the profession, expand opportunities, and strengthen Malaysia’s role in the global engineering ecosystem.
“This is more than signing papers, it is about building bridges of knowledge, sparking innovation, and opening pathways for our members to grow as leaders in engineering,” said Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang.
The breadth of partners reflects the profession’s expanding influence and interconnected future, from human capital development and STEM education to sustainable technologies, project management, underground transport, geosynthetics, and air-conditioning innovations.
Among the organisations sealing their collaboration with IEM were:
- Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)
- Daikin Malaysia Sales & Services Sdn Bhd
- Malaysian Association of Engineers (MAE)
- International Project Management Association (IPMA) Malaysia
- International Geosynthetics Society Malaysia Chapter (MyIGS)
- Persatuan Strategik Maritim Malaysia (MASTRA)
- Persatuan Pengajian dan Pembelajaran STEM Malaysia
- Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Fed.MES) & MES Academy
- International Underground Transport Infrastructure Organization (IUTIO)
- Faazmiar Technology Sdn Bhd
By positioning ENGINEER 2025 as the stage for these signings, IEM has reinforced the exhibition’s role as a powerful nexus for industry collaboration, where ideas, innovations, and partnerships converge to advance the engineering profession and its pivotal role in nation-building.