Introduction to IMechE & Membership Drive by IMechE Malaysia Branch Chairman, Mr. Mathew Thomas

Dear IMechE blog readers,

On 22 February 2008, University Tenaga Nasional (Uniten) was honored by the presence of the Institute of Mechanical Engineer (IMechE), Malaysia branch chairman, Mr. Mathew Thomas. The objective of his visit was to make an introductory briefing about IMechE as we were officially going to be accredited by this institution in April. The event started at 3.30 pm and fellow students and lecturers began to flood the College of Information Technology (COIT) lecture hall about 3.00 pm to bear witness to the first step of the Mechanical Department’s accreditation. Prior to entering the vicinity, each individual was required to fill in their particulars and were each given a leaflet for reference.

Arrival of students and guests


Early birds: Student filling-up their particulars



Mr. Tan , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zamri, & Mr. Mathew Thomas ( From Left)

The event proceeded smoothly with Mr.Tan chairing the event. Mr.Mathew Thomas

explained various aspects of the institution namely the history, the location of the head office and the branch in Malaysia, the benefits of being a affiliated members as all of the students will be, the benefits of provided by the IMechE such as excess to the rich resource of information through the members only accessed online library and the privilege to attend various international competitions such as “Formula Student” along with the lucrative rewards which awaits each member. He also explained the path to gain recognition as a respected fellow or the corporate member of the Institution.

Mr. Mathew Thomas explaining about the Role of Professional Institution and registration with IMechE

The event closed at 5.00 pm with the souvenir presentation by our very own Dean of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Prof. Dr. Mohd Zamri Yusoff

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zamri presenting a memento to Mr. Mathew Thomas