IEM Sabah 45th Annual Dinner 2023

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The IEM Sabah branch celebrated its 45th anniversary with a grand Annual Dinner on 18 June 2023. With an attendance of about 900 diners, the event was honoured by the presence of YB Datuk Ir. Shahelmy Yahya, the Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Minister of Sabah.

Ir. Willy Chin Tet Fu, Chairman of IEM Sabah Branch, gave a welcome speech in which he emphasised the importance of reflecting on our rich engineering history, adapting to the present and envisioning a promising future. He encouraged collaboration with the government to tackle challenges such as power and water supply shortages.

IEM President Ir. Prof. Dr Norlida Buniyamin expressed gratitude to IEM Sabah branch for upholding the social image of the engineering profession. She stressed on the significance of learning from past experiences and applying them to the current context. She also highlighted the new Strategic Plan Actions designed to develop the engineering industry in Sabah and encouraged members to seize opportunities in engineering technologies and expertise emerging from Nusantara, Indonesia.

Datuk Ir. Shahelmy, who was also a former executive committee member of IEM Sabah, commended Women Engineers Section (WE) and Young Engineers Section (YES) for their active involvements to make IEM even more dynamic. He talked about the integration of innovation and expressed the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in Sabah by collaborating with organisations like IEM Sabah.

The event offered IEM members the opportunity to reflect on their achievements, anticipate future advancements and strengthen organisational bonds. It was a celebration of the collective journey of the engineering community in Sabah, marked by dedication and gratitude.