IEM Miri, in an effort to have Miri included in
the ongoing BEM roadshow pertaining to the proposed amendments to the Registration
of engineers Act 1967, paid a special call on the political secretary to the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and
Water, Dato’ Sebastian Ting, on the 24th Sept 2012 at his office in
Miri to seek his help.
The appeal
delegation was led by IEM Miri Chairman, Ir Goh Soon Boon. The delegates explained to Dato’ Ting that
we had only sought his assistance because our earlier appeal through IEM internal
channel had not been successful. Due to
Sarawak’s unique geography (which supported two IEM Branches), the significant
presence of practicing and aspiring engineers in the Northern Region and the
importance of the amendments we would like to appeal to YB Dato’ Seri Idris
Jala being the sponsoring Minister (& CEO of PEMANDU) of the Roadshow to
reconsider our request. Ir Goh also
handed over a formal IEM Miri’s appeal (addressed to Dato’ Seri Idris) to Dato’
Ting.
Dato’ Ting
was very supportive of our position and would help to channel our appeal as
appropriate.
Reported by
Ir Paul Chiew
