The Young Engineers Section (YES) of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), is dedicated to supporting young engineers and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice. Through mentorship, industry visits, networking events, and online initiatives, YES provides opportunities for skill development, practical exposure, and innovation. It fosters collaboration between students, graduates, and experienced professionals, while also promoting sustainable practices and inclusive growth. By engaging young talents in meaningful projects and learning experiences, YES plays a vital role in shaping the future of engineering in Malaysia.
In celebration of the IEM 66th Annual Dinner and Awards Night on 19 April 2025, we take this special moment to extend our deepest appreciation to all the past Chairpersons of the IEM Young Engineers Section (YES). Their unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and tireless contributions have been instrumental in shaping the growth and impact of YES. Each of them has played a pivotal role in empowering and inspiring generations of young engineers across Malaysia, laying a strong foundation for the future of our engineering community.
List of IEM YES Past Chairpersons:
1. The Late Ir. Cheah Kok Cheong (1970/1971)
2. Ir. Gurmit Singh (1971/1972)
3. Ir. Hoo Hok Kim (1972/1973)
4. Ir. Mohd Ghazali bin Hj Hamzah (1973/1974)
5. The Late Y. Bhg. Dato’ Ir. Zachlol bin Hj Hanafiah(1974/1976)
6. The Late Ir. Lee Kwee Lu (1976/1978)
7. Y. Bhg. Datuk Ir. Hj. Keizrul Abdullah (1978/1979)
8. Ir. Wang Hong Kok (1979/1980)
9. Ir. Steven Ng Wu Sin (1980/1981)
10. Ir. Lim Choo Hock (1981/1982)
11. Ir. Cheng Kim Hua (1982/1983)
12. Ir. Ter Leong Kee (1983/1984)
13. Ir. Kong Peng Sun (1984/1985)
14. The Late Ir. Chris Lim Choon Hai (1985/1987)
15. Ir. K Gunasegaran (1987/1989)
16. Ir. Yip Hing Wai (1989/1990)
17. Ir. Rosaline Ganendra (1990/1992)
18. Ir. Richard Wong Chuen Fun (1992/1994)
19. Ir. Pooba Mahalingam (1994/1995)
20. Mr. Raghib Fasih Azmi (1995/1997)
21. Ir. Lee Chong Nam (1997/1998)
22. Engr. Foong Pek Ling (1998/2000)
23. Ir. Kok Hee Poh (2000/2002)
24. Ir. Clement Tan Pey Bin (2002/2004)
25. Ir. Suresh Yegambaram (2004/2006)
26. Ir. Yau Chau Fong (2006/2008)
27. Dr. Roland Ngeow Yen Wan (2008/2010)
28. Ir. Shuhairy Norhisham (2010/2012)
29. Ir. Mah Way Sheng (2012/2014)
30. Ir. Vivekasugha Aliff B. Gunaalan (2014/2016)
31. Ir. Kok Jing Shun (2016/2017)
32. Ir. Tan Zhi Howe (2017/2018)
33. Dr. Yew Weng Kean (2018/2020)
34. Mr. Kuugan A/L Thangarajoo (2020/2022)
35. Mr. Muhammad Ashiq Marecan bin Hamid Marecan(2022/2024)
36. Mr. Lim Yiren (2024–Present)
