ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY

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TOPIC 1
ENGINEER’S ACT

Ir. Dr. Suhaimi Hassan

Department of Mechanical Engineering
[email protected]
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TOPICS COVERED

1. Engineer’s Act & Ethics

2. Business and Legal Aspect
3. Engineer’s & Environment -
4. Operation Management
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Assessment

Examination 50% Final

Mid Exam 30% 2 Test

Project 20% 1 Project

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What is engineering?

Engineering is the science, skill, and profession of

acquiring and applying scientific, economic,
social, and practical knowledge, in order to
design and also build structures, machines,
devices, systems, materials and processes.
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What is engineering?

One, with engineering qualification who practices

engineering is called an engineer, and those licensed to
do so may have more formal designations such as
Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer

The broad discipline of engineering encompasses a

range of more specialized sub disciplines, each with a
more specific emphasis on certain fields of application
and particular areas of technology.
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Disciplines of Engineering
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Engineer’s in Society
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Intersection of scientific knowledge

with social need
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Sector A – purely analytical talents within the engineering domain.

This is engineering science, the ability to model complex systems
and predict their response to various inputs under numerous
conditions.

Sector B – creative capacity within the engineering domain. This is

viewed as those sudden intuitive leaps that can result in
revolutionary advances in technology.

Sector C – the intersection of knowledge and the need for both

creative and analytical capabilities. This is engineering design, the
ability to work at “real world” problem solving.

Sector D – the culmination of societal need, analysis, knowledge

and creativity. This is the ideal role of engineering and the
individual engineer.
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Disciplines of Engineering

Engineering Disciplines

Engineering is a broad field that is divided into various disciplines and sub-
disciplines. The disciplines of engineering can be divided into four main categories
:

Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Interdisciplinary Engineering

There are many different Engineering disciplines and specialisation options which
do not fall into any of the main Engineering disciplines. These Interdisciplinary
Engineering disciplines are a combination of two or more Engineering disciplines :

Energy Engineering, Bio-Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering

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Engineering in Malaysia

Malaysian Public Works Department (PWD) is the federal

government department in Malaysia under Malaysian
Ministry of Works which is responsible for construction and
maintenance of public infrastructure in Malaysia. List of
PWD’s branches :

- Building and Structure Branch

- Road Branch
- Slope Engineering Branch
- Electrical Branch
- Mechanical Branch
- Military Works Branch
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The Role of the Engineer in Society

Engineering is a scientific discipline in that it requires

the study of scientific principles and methodology.

However, science in and of itself is generally done to

develop knowledge and understanding of the physical
universe. Thus the pursuit of science is not driven by
social needs.
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The Role of the Engineer in Society

Therefore, engineering is mainly driven by the

application of science to the needs of society. In this
sense, engineering is often an applied and practical
application of science.
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Engineers and Community

Community’s Perception on Engineers and Engineering

Lack of prestige
and glamour
Majority of public do
Not much not get to meet
money to engineers directly
make

Engineering No TV drama
on engineers
Do not receive due
recognition and status in
society quite low
Not very good as compared to Difficult
doctors, lawyers or accountant course
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With negative community’s perception, engineers must

learn the social side of engineering by gaining a broad
grasp of development, environment, social and
professional issues.

An effective engineer should among others:

• Understand the engineer’s obligation to the public
• Practice safety at all times and be sensitive to long term issues
• Always try to improve communication & presentation skills
• Adopt continuous learning
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ENGINEERING PROFESSION

Engineering requires extensive, sophisticated and specialised skills.

Education: requires at least 4 years of engineering education.

Essence of engineering design is judgment: how to use the available

materials, components and devices to reach specified objective.

Discretion: Engineers are required to keep their employers’ or client’

intellectual-property and business information confidential
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Conclusion

Engineering exist everywhere in a number of ways and

circumstances. Everything we touch and do, relate significantly to
engineering matters in one way or the other.

Engineering is about everything around us that are being utilized

in a manner that is able to provide answers and solution to
various problems that we are facing.

Engineering and technology change hand in hand and closely

integrated to complement each other.

Engineering must consider its contribution to society as part of

our lives.
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REGISTRATION OF
ENGINEERS ACT 1967

Act of Parliament Act 138

Regulations Governing the Engineering Profession,

Practice & Services
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Immediately after graduation, you

MUST register with B E M

Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

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WHY

It's the Law……

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• It is mandatory for university graduate to register as

Graduate Engineer if he/she wants to take up employment as
an Engineer

• A Graduate Engineer is a person registered under Section

10(1) of the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised
2015)

• According to Section 7(1B), a Graduate Engineer will be

entitled to describe himself or hold himself out under any
name, style or title using the abbreviation “Grad.Eng.” after
his name or in any way associate with his name
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 BEM recognises the experience gained by an

engineering graduate only after he has registered as
a Graduate Engineer.

 Experience gained before that will not be

considered.

 It is prudent to register as Graduate Engineer at the

very beginning of engineering career.
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Website: www.bem.org.my

The Board is established for the purpose of regulating

the professional conduct and practice of registered engineers
in order to safeguard the safety and interest of the public
 What is BEM
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• Statutory body constituted under the

Registration of Engineers Act (1967)

• Formed on 23rd August 1972

• The only body certifying Professional

Engineers

• BEM falls within the ambit of responsibility of the

Minister of Works
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Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

Consists of 17 Board Members, appointed by the Ministry of Works, comprising:

• President

• 14 Professional Engineers

• 5 from public sector

• 5 from private practice

• 2 from local authority

• 2 from private sector

• 1 representative from Board of Architects Malaysia

• 1 representative from Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

• Secretary and Registrar (PE) are ex-officio members

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 Keep and maintain the Register

 Process the Application for Registration

 Fix the Scale of Fees

 Assess Academic Qualification

 Regulates the Practice & Conduct of the Engineering

Profession
 Conduct and Monitor Continuing Professional Development
Program.

 Conduct Professional Assessment Examination.

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1. Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of Engineering Profession to safeguard the

public safety.

2. Undertake accreditation of engineering degrees.

3. Undertake training and education of engineers. Promotion of continued learning.

4. Processing Application for Registration and Maintaining the Register:

The Board keeps and maintains a Register, which comprises of five parts. Each contains the
names, address & other particulars of:

Part A: Professional Engineers

Part B: Graduate Engineers
Part C: Temporary Engineers
Part D: Engineering Consultancy practices
Part E: Accredited Checkers

5. Publication

6. Fixing Scale of Fees

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Registration for Engineer
PART C : Temporary Engineer

He holds the necessary qualifications which are recognized for practice

of engineering as a Professional Engineer

He possesses the necessary expertise and has a minimum of 10 years

experience in he field he intends to practice.

His physical presence is required in Malaysia for not less than 180
days in one calendar year.

He is employed as an engineer and has been assigned to specific

project by a particular company.

He is sponsored by a local Professional Engineer in the company

which offers him the assignment.
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Registration for Engineer

PART D : Engineering Consultancy Practices

Every sole proprietorship, partnership or body corporate desirous of

practicing as consulting engineers shall register with BEM as provided
for in Section 7A or 7B of the Registration of Engineers (Amendment)
Act 2002.
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Registration for Engineer

PART E : Accredited Checker

Be a practising Professional Engineer registered under the Act in the

civil, structural or geotechnical engineering discipline;

has at least 10 years' relevant practical experience in the design or

construction of buildings;

has adequate hands-on experience in the following;

- Geotechnical (hill side development)

- Structural
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Assessment of Academic Qualification

• BEM through its Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)

assesses and accredits engineering degrees offered by
institutions of higher learning

• The EAC is the co-ordinating body on accreditation, representing

the BEM, IEM, Lembaga Akreditasi Negara (LAN) and Jabatan
Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA)

• The accreditation team visits the institution to audit the

facilities and have dialogue with academic staff and
students
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Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

- A learned society registered under the Society’s Act

- Membership is voluntary
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IEM’s Crest

A qualifying body for professional engineers in Malaysia.

A non-governmental body.

A corporate member of the IEM can apply to the BEM for registration as a
professional engineer, which will entitle him to set up practice.

Represents all disciplines of the profession

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The objectives of IEM are to promote and advance the theory and practice of engineering
in all 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 person who have adequate knowledge of both
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 and its administration by
deputations, submissions and representations
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MAIN FUNCTIONS OF IEM

• To promote and advance the Science and Profession of

Engineering in any or all its disciplines

• To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas

related to Engineering.
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 Student Member – open to all engineering students

 Graduate Member – open to all practicing engineers
registered with BEM
Corporate / Fellow Member – upgrading for experience
engineers leading to Professional Engineer status
Associate Member – non-degree engineering
practitioner; diploma or certificate holders
 Incorporated Member – Professional Engineers from
international Engineering Institution recognized by IEM
 Honorary Member – distinguish person who
contributed to engineering profession
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> 3 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION WITH

SOLID WORKING EXPERIENCE

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IEM
BEM The Institution of,
Board of Engineers Malaysia Engineers Malaysia

Registration Membership
Graduate Engineer (Mandatory) Graduate Member
Professional Engineer (Ir.) Corporate Member
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ROUTE TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Route A Route B Route C

(Route for a
(Professional Professional (Corporate Member of
Assessment Engineer from an IEM)
Examination) overseas
Regulatory Body)
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• Required Documents (copies of)

– Degree scroll and official transcripts
– Identification Card

• All the documents must be certified by a Professional Engineer

recognized by BEM

• Application shall be made online using MyBEM system

• Payment: RM50.00 (a non-refundable processing fee)

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Registration for Graduate Engineer

Every document submitted must be certified as a true copy by a

Professional Engineer who is registered with BEM
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Route to P.Eng
 P.Eng: Requirements & Procedures
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Any candidate who applies for registration as a Professional

Engineer must:
• Be registered as a Graduate Engineer with BEM; and

• Have satisfied the training requirements of BEM; and

• Has complied with all the requirements of the Board

• Have passed the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) of

BEM, OR been elected as a Corporate Member of the Institution of
Engineers Malaysia (IEM); and

• Have been residing in Malaysia for a period of not less than six
months immediately prior to the date of application. Registration is
only for citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.
Refer to: http://www.bem.org.my/bemfinal/html/testing/08up/09a_perequirements&procedures1.htm
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR

GRADUATE ENGINEERS

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• Be trained under a Professional Engineer for a

period of minimum 3 years (normally 4 to 6 years)

• Experience should be acquired in design, site/field

work, and management/planning besides
application of engineering science & knowledge
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Design Experience

• The candidate is expected to have sufficient experience

in the design of mechanical components, equipment or
a system

• The design may include alterations, addition or

modifications to existing plant and equipment.
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• The candidate is expected to have sufficient workshop/site

experience in the supervision, fabrication, installation,
commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical
engineering works and/or other related works

• Familiar with all regulations and codes governing safe

practice
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• The candidate is expected to have some experience in the

office or the management of projects/works

• This may include feasibility studies, costing, budgeting,

tendering, contract administration etc
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• The Professional Interview is a Peer Review

Process comprising on the professional
competency of the candidate by corporate
members of IEM with respect to:

• Grasp and application of engineering fundamentals

• Technical report
• Oral Examination
• Essay Writing (Technical Essay & Essay on Ethics)
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The IEM PI consists of two parts, namely:

Part 1 : Documentary review of competency

evidence to assess Applicant’s eligibility and readiness
to sit for Professional Interview.

Part 2 : In-person assessment of Candidate that

consists of a face-to-face oral interview as well as
writing two essays :
 Technical Essay
 Essay on Ethics
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Part 1 : Competency categories

Category A: Knowledge and Understanding
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and
understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology.
Category B: Design & Development of Process, System, Service & Product
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution
of engineering problems
Category C: Responsibilities, Management and Leadership
Provide technical and commercial management.
Category D: Communication and Inter-personal Skills
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
Category E: Professional Commitment
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing
obligations to society, the profession and the environment
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IEM Professional Interview (PI)

Part 1 : Documentary review of competency evidence to

assess Applicant’s eligibility and readiness to sit for
Professional Interview.
• Training and Experience Report
 Career History and Portfolio (with evidence)

Start/End Date Employer, Job Title Experience ( Areas of Mentor/Supervisor

& Supervising Competencies )**
Engineer

• Technical Report
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Route to P.Eng
Registration with BEM as a
Graduation Graduate Engineer

Practical Experience
Minimum of 3 Years

IEM Professional Pass

Interview
IEM Corporate Professional Assessment
Member Examination (PAE)

Pass

Competency
Examination

Application for
Professional Approved
Registration as a
Engineer
Professional Engineer

Please always refer to IEM/BEM on accurate and up-to-date information on registration as P.Eng
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P.Eng and P.Eng with PC
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• Register as Graduate Engineers with BEM upon graduation

• Become Graduate Member of IEM
• Undergo a period of training experience for a minimum 3
years:
• Supervised by P.Eng in the same discipline (Mentor)
• Keep systematic record of training (i.e. Log Books,
technical
documents, drawings)
• Pass Professional Examination (PAE) or Professional
Interview (PI) for PE
• Pass Competency Examination for PEPC
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TOPIC 2
ETHICS IN ENGINEERING/CASE STUDY

Ir.Dr.Suhaimi Hassan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
05-3687153 Room : 18-03-07
[email protected]
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4 5 6
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 Case Study 1 – Highland Tower
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BACKGROUND

The Highland Towers Condominium is located in the district of Hulu

Kelang, Selangor.
The Highland Towers consisted of three blocks 12 storey high apartments
named simply Block 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Directly behind the 3 blocks
was a steep hill with a stream flowing west, which would have passed to the
south of the Highland Towers site if it was allowed to follow its natural
course.
It was constructed between 1975 and 1978. Block 1 was completed and
occupied in 1979.
On Saturday, the 11th December 1993, at about 1.30p.m., after 10 days of
continuous rainfall, Block 1 collapsed 14 years after completion and killed
48 people.
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Highland Towers tragedy a misadventure: Court

Malay Mail 04/11/1997

THE Coroner's Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday returned a verdict of

misadventure following an inquest into the Highland Towers
condominium tragedy which claimed 48 lives on December 11 1993.
Coroner Mohamed Radzi Abas said that the Highland Towers collapse
was not a natural disaster.
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MAIN CAUSE

In the course of the Highland Towers development, the stream

was diverted by means of a pipe culvert to flow northwards
across the hill slope directly behind Highland Towers.

After due consideration, the High Court decided that Block 1

had collapsed due to a landslide caused primarily by water
which emanated from the damaged pipe culvert, and the
inadequate and unattended drains on the 5th Defendant’s land.
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Landslide was caused by water, says engineer

NST 26/08/1998

KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. - A consultant geotechnical engineer told the

High Court today that the landslide in December 1993 behind Highland
Towers was caused by water. Dr Alan Weeks said the amount of water
did not have to be excessive for the landslide to occur.
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Defendants Remarks
1st Developer Properties Sdn Bhd
Engaged by the developer as the architect for
2nd Draftsman
the project
Engaged by the developer as the engineer for
3rd Engineer
the project
MPAJ was the local authority for approvals
4th Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya
related to the project
Owner of 50 lots of bungalow land directly at
5th Arab-Malaysia Finance Bhd
the rear of site.
The company that carried out clearing works
6th Tropic
on the 5th defendant’s land in 1992
The higher land adjacent to the 5th
7th Owner of Metrolux land
defendant’s land
Was in charge of the development of the
8th Project manager for the 7th Defendant
Metrolux land
9th Selangor State Government

10th Director of Lands and Mines, Selangor

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Liable Defendants Liability Percentage

1st Developer 15

2nd Draftsman 10
3rd Engineer 10
4th Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya 15

5th Arab-Malaysia Finance Bhd 30

6th Tropic -
7th Owner of Metrolux land 10
8th Project manager for the 7th Defendant 10

9th Selangor State Government -

10th Director of Lands and Mines, Selangor -

Refer to Section 4.11 of the text book for further reading.

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Engineer of Highland Towers to face charges

NST 05/05/1998

KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. - More than four years after the Highland
Towers tragedy that killed 48 people on Dec 11, 1993, the Board of
Engineers Malaysia has brought charges against the consultant
engineer of the condominium project. A top BEM official said today a
tentative date had been set for hearing where engineer Wong Yuen
Kean would be judged by his peers on matters relating to ethics and
professionalism.
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Highland Towers draughtsman `not qualified'

NST 14/10/1997

KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. - The Coroner's Court here was told today
that the draughtsman for the Highland Towers condominium which
collapsed on Dec 11, 1993, was not qualified to draw plans for a 12-
storey high building. Henry Lee Inn Seong, 49, the immediate past
president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, said the
draughtsman, Wong Tin Sang, was not qualified to draw plans for
buildings over 300 sq m or 3,000 sq ft in area, that is buildings above
two storeys.
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The 2nd Defendant was an Architectural Draftsman. He drew and

submitted the layout plans for and on behalf of the 1st Defendant.

The 2nd Defendant knew that he was not a fully qualified and
registered architect. When the layout plan was approved subject
to conditions, the 2nd Defendant prepared and submitted the
building plans.

The 2nd Defendant, whilst submitting the layout plans and

building plans, had held himself out as a registered architect. The
local authority, by some error on their part in not checking the
2nd Defendant’s credentials had in fact permitted him to submit
such plans.
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The 3rd Defendant was a qualified civil engineer. The 2nd

Defendant appointed the 3rd Defendant, who was his
brother, to be the consulting engineer for Highland Towers.

Initially, the 3rd Defendant’s scope of works was restricted

to the structural aspect of the three blocks. But subsequently, the
3rd Defendant was engaged by the 1st Defendant to submit
proposals over the drainage of the area.

His drainage plan was approved. He was also retained by the 1st
Defendant to design and supervise the construction of two
retaining walls on the Highland Towers site.
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A building draftsman is only permitted under the

Architect’s Act 1967 to design buildings of no more than
two storeys in height and limited floor space. In this
case, each block of Highland Towers consisted of 12
storeys with a built area far exceeding that allowed for a
building draftsman to undertake.
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I drew plans for Highland Towers

NST 13/03/1999

KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - A retired draughtsman told the High Court

today he drew the layout plans for Highland Towers based on a copy of
a layout plan which had been approved for a previous developer on the
site. Wong Tin Sang, 63, said the layout plan which contained basic
information like configurations, measurements, lots and contours, was
given to him by the developer of Highland Towers, Highland Properties
Sdn Bhd.
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I was not responsible for drainage system

NST 16/03/1999

KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. - A retired draughtsman told the High Court

today that he was not responsible for the drainage system at the
hillslope of the Highland Towers condominium and had advised the
developer on the matter. Wong Tin Sang, 63, said the Highland Towers
project required a structural engineer and he did insist that the
developer, Highland Towers Properties Sdn Bhd, engage one for the
hillslope.
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Summary

The decisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal

confirmed that architects and engineers have a duty to secure
the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance
of their professional services.

The courts emphasised that every architect and engineer owe a

duty to third parties to ensure that they are sufficiently
qualified to undertake the assignments for which they accept
professional responsibility. The architects and engineers must
also know when to seek a competent specialist in areas outside
their expertise.
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Lesson Learned

Architects and engineers owe a professional obligation to the public

and their profession to conduct themselves and practice their
profession in accord with ethical standards.

Local authorities are also required to act reasonably and in

accordance with the law.

Both the professionals depend on the personal confidence of the client

in their technical competence; and the confidence of the public at
large in the integrity and ethical conduct of the professions as a
whole.

Clients and the public place trust and confidence in the competence
and skills of the professional architects and engineers.
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On June 2, 2009, a major part of the roof construction collapsed

under normal weather conditions, including the section above the
royal box. It was only a year after officially opened. The major
cause for the collapse of the roof was identified to be the failure
of design and the materials used.
One of the structural repair job on the roof was scheduled on the
day of the collapse itself, along with some electrical repair works
being carried out on other part of the stadium. As of June 2010,
the cleaning work and relocation of the collapsed roof were not
finished.[5]
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 Collapse the roof of Terengganu Stadium
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DESIGN
The Architect’s conceptual design was accepted and used by the main-
contractor’s in-house Korean sub-contractor to design-and-build the space
frame structure. At no point during the design process did the Contractor
say the design was unbuildable. The design therefore did not contribute to
the collapse.

CONSTRUCTION
It was determined that PWD Terengganu was both Superintending Officer
(SO) and Project Manager for the Stadium Project. Sufficient evidence was
adduced that the consultants were not required to carry out day to day
supervision. They were only required to advise the SO/PWD when required.
The Architect’s request to have his representative appointed on site was
rejected initially. Instructions and queries, if any, had to go through the
SO/PWD. It appears that the Architect did not have authority to supervise,
or even give instructions during the construction of the roof.
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Engineer charged over Terengganu stadium collapse

The Star, 31/1/2011
A consultant engineer was charged at the Session Courts here Monday over
the roof collapse incident at Terengganu Stadium on June 2, 2009.
Based on the charge sheet, the consultant engineer was alleged to have acted
like an approved examiner in issuing a document dated Jan 15, 2009 on the
main roof truss system and its related works for the proposal to construct the
stadium.
An investigation committee established by PWD determined that the main
cause of the collapse to be a faulty design with failure to take into account
the support condition of the roof structure.
The charge under Section 419 of the Penal Code carries a maximum jail
term of seven years or fine, or both, upon conviction.
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Collapse of Terengganu Stadium

Engineer charged over Terengganu stadium collapse

The Star, 31/1/2011
A consultant engineer was charged at the Session Courts here Monday over
the roof collapse incident at Terengganu Stadium on June 2, 2009.
Based on the charge sheet, the consultant engineer was alleged to have acted
like an approved examiner in issuing a document dated Jan 15, 2009 on the
main roof truss system and its related works for the proposal to construct the
stadium.
An investigation committee established by PWD determined that the main
cause of the collapse to be a faulty design with failure to take into account
the support condition of the roof structure.
The charge under Section 419 of the Penal Code carries a maximum jail
term of seven years or fine, or both, upon conviction.
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