The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Young Engineers Section (YES) proudly congratulates Mr. Lim Yiren, Immediate Past Chairman of IEM YES, on receiving the prestigious AFEO Young Engineers Award 2026 during the 44th Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (CAFEO 44), held in Bandung, Indonesia.
The AFEO Young Engineers Award recognises outstanding young engineers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, professional dedication and significant contributions to the advancement of the engineering profession. The award also acknowledges individuals who actively promote professional development, collaboration and engagement within the engineering community across the ASEAN region.
Mr. Lim Yiren’s recognition reflects his commitment and contributions to the development of young engineers through his involvement and leadership in IEM YES. During his tenure, he played an important role in supporting initiatives that encouraged professional growth, knowledge sharing and greater participation among young engineering professionals.
His dedication to fostering a collaborative and supportive engineering community has contributed to strengthening the role of IEM YES as a platform for young engineers to develop their professional capabilities, expand their networks and contribute meaningfully to the engineering profession.
This achievement also highlights the contributions of Malaysian young engineers at the regional level and reinforces the importance of active participation in professional engineering institutions. It serves as an encouragement to aspiring and young engineers to pursue professional excellence, take on leadership responsibilities and contribute positively to the wider engineering community.
IEM YES extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Lim Yiren on this well-deserved recognition. His achievement serves as an inspiration to the next generation of engineers and reflects the continued commitment of IEM YES towards nurturing capable, responsible and future-ready engineering professionals.
