UMS civil engineering students attend ‘Civitour’ programme
The Young Engineers Section of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEMYES) Miri branch had recently collaborated with Curtin University Malaysia’s Faculty of Engineering and Science to host a ‘Civitour’ programme at the university.
The programme, which is an initiative by IEM-YES to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted aspects of engineering, was attended by 48 civil engineering students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and their advisor, Sr Ts Dr Asmawan Mohd Sarman.
Also joining the programme were IEM-YES Miri branch chairman Francis Liaw Zhen Zhen; IEM Miri branch chairperson Ir Chong Boon Hui; Curtin academic Associate Professor Ir Wong Kwong Soon; Associate Prof Bridgid Chin Lai Fui, Ir Meheron Selowara Joo and Jameson Malang.
The Civitour programme involved workshop and guided tour to Curtin Malaysia’s new Engineering Research Laboratories and Curtin Aquaculture Research Laboratories, offering the students a glimpse of the cuttingedge research being conducted at Curtin and their practical applications in engineering.
Liaw said the event allowed the participants to gain valuable insights into the ethical considerations essential to engineering practice, comprehend the regulatory frameworks governing engineering projects, and appreciate the pivotal role played by the IEM in the effective management of infrastructure.
“IEM-YES Miri is enthusiastic about facilitating enriching experiences for engineering students, fostering a deeper appreciation for the ethical dimensions of engineering and the broader societal implications of their future roles in the field,” he remarked.