Professional Conduct
Universiti Malaysia Perlis
SCHOOL OF MECHATRONICS
EUT 440 ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Question 4
NG CHAUR YANG
111061121
Lecturer: Dr. Kenneth
Question 4
Discuss the statement in detail within the context of the Malaysian environment. Professionalism cannot be taught by regurgitating the IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct nor by memorizing a set of rules. Do you agree with the statement and why?
The IEM, which known as Institute of Engineer Malaysia, was established in 1959 and it had a marked influence on the engineering profession in the country. It 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. It started out with only 60 members and it has grown and matured with the nation and its people. There are around thirty thousand members registered under IEM currently and the number is keeping on growing annually. Thus, this made the institute became one of the largest professional organizations in Malaysia and it has identified and addressed itself to the needs and requirements of the country. The IEM has eighteen Technical Divisions and three Special Interest Groups to look after and to organize the activities for the different disciplines. Besides, it has also a Graduate and Student Section that is special provided to the younger members. In order to support the needs of members, the IEM has eight Standing Committees to attend to the different administrative functions of the institution.
First of all, I do agree the statement that professionalism cannot be taught by regurgitating the IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct nor by memorizing a set of rules. However, various question maybe come out when talking related to the engineering nowadays especially among the school children and undergraduate university student such as“What is engineering?”, “Who are the engineer?”, “How to be the
SCHOOL OF MECHATRONICS
EUT 440 ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Question 4
NG CHAUR YANG
111061121
Lecturer: Dr. Kenneth
Question 4
Discuss the statement in detail within the context of the Malaysian environment. Professionalism cannot be taught by regurgitating the IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct nor by memorizing a set of rules. Do you agree with the statement and why?
The IEM, which known as Institute of Engineer Malaysia, was established in 1959 and it had a marked influence on the engineering profession in the country. It 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. It started out with only 60 members and it has grown and matured with the nation and its people. There are around thirty thousand members registered under IEM currently and the number is keeping on growing annually. Thus, this made the institute became one of the largest professional organizations in Malaysia and it has identified and addressed itself to the needs and requirements of the country. The IEM has eighteen Technical Divisions and three Special Interest Groups to look after and to organize the activities for the different disciplines. Besides, it has also a Graduate and Student Section that is special provided to the younger members. In order to support the needs of members, the IEM has eight Standing Committees to attend to the different administrative functions of the institution.
First of all, I do agree the statement that professionalism cannot be taught by regurgitating the IEM Regulations on Professional Conduct nor by memorizing a set of rules. However, various question maybe come out when talking related to the engineering nowadays especially among the school children and undergraduate university student such as“What is engineering?”, “Who are the engineer?”, “How to be the