The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia also known as the IEM. It is a professional learned society serving more than 15,000 members in Malaysia, overseas and the communities in, which they work. It was formed in 1959 and was admitted a member of the Commonwealth Engineers Council in 1962. The Institution is a qualifying body for professional engineers in Malaysia.

The Corporate member of the Institution can apply to the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (which is a registration body) for registration as a Professional Engineer, which will entitle him to set up practice. The qualification standards are determined by the Council of the Institution.

The Institution is one of the few professional engineering institutions in the world, which represents all disciplines of the profession, and is thus able to take a broad view of the professional scene.

Currently, the IEM has five (5) official representatives on the BEM out of a total Board membership of seventeen (17).
The objectives and purposes of which the Institution is constituted are to promote and advance the theory and practice of engineering in all its disciplines and to:

• Raise the character and status and advance the interests of the profession;
  
• Increase the confidence of the community in the employment of recognised engineers by admitting to the Institution only such persons who have adequate
• knowledge of both the theory and practice of engineering.
  
• Promote honest practice, prevent malpractice and settle disputed points of practice and ethics;
  
• Arrange lectures, exhibitions and conferences, seminars, courses;
  
• Collect and disseminate engineering information;
  
• Encourage the study of engineering and improve the general and technical knowledge of persons engaged in the profession;
  
• Originate and promote improvements in legislation ar and its administration by deputations, submissions and representations.
  

Professional Interviews
Professional Interviews for members aspiring to attain PE status are held at regular intervals throughout the year. In addition, Professional Interview Workshops are conducted at private organisations and universities to explain the interview procedures to students and qualified professionals.

Educational and Social Activities
A long list of educational activities such as in-house technical and management talks, conferences and seminars in and outside the country are conducted for members at nominal charges. IEM also extends invitations to members to visit factories and project sites so that members can observe first-hand engineering applications. Meetings with engineering associations in other countries are also organised regularly. Social gatherings such as dinners and dance, golf competitions and welfare activities are also planned for the benefit of members.

Publications
IEM distributes a monthly bulletin called Jurutera, which features articles on infrastructure projects, engineering developments and the latest on-goings in the Institution. It also distributes a Quarterly Journal, which highlights academic research and findings.

Library
The IEM library is well stocked with books, magazines and CD-ROMs on various topics such as engineering, management and self-improvement. The library is open from Monday to Friday (9.00a.m. to 6.00 p.m.) and Saturday (9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.).

Address:

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Bangunan Ingenieur, Lot 60/62,
Jalan 52/4, Peti Surat 223 (Jalan Sultan),
46720 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel : 603 - 79684001/2
Fax : 603 - 79577678
Email : sec@iem.org.my
Website : www.iem.org.my