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Chap2 201026101630
CHAPTER 2
PROFESSIONALISM
AND
CODE OF ETHICS
Prepared by Ir. Dr. Salina Binti Budin
Edited by Bulan Abdullah (April 2020)
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PROFESSIONALISM AND CODES OF ETHICS
ENGINEERING SOCIETIES (MALAYSIA AND
INTERNATIONAL)
REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS WITH BOARD OF
ENGINEERS (BEM)
ROUTE TO BE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
GUIDELINE FOR CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SHARING EXPERIENCE - INVITED SPEAKERS
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OUTLINE
• Professionalism And Codes Of Ethics
• Registration Of Engineers With Board Of Engineers (BEM)
• Route To Be Professional Engineer
• Registration Of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015) [Rea 2015]
• Registration Of Engineers Regulations 1990 (Revised 2015) [Reg 2015)
• Introduction To Code Of Ethics For Young Engineers
• Guideline For Code Of Professional Conduct
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LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of this chapter, students must be able to;
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BEM
• BEM (BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA) CORPORATE VIDEO HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/XKVD9URJE6Y
• ROUTE TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER - IR DR. TAN YEAN CHIN (FOR MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY
COUNCIL MPC) HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/G3K5T0U3A5C
• HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
• HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/GAOR0EZN9GQ
• KAFE AHAD - ‘ADA JURUTERA GUNA GELARAN IR WALAPUN TAK LAYAK‘
• HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/STVGH5AFBOE
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REGISTRATION OF
ENGINEERS ACT, 1967
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REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT, 1967
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF
ENGINEERING ACT?
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BEM REGISTERS ALL:-
1. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
2. GRADUATE ENGINEERS, AND
3. FOREIGN (TEMPORARY) ENGINEERS.
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DEFINITION
Professional engineers Graduate engineers Foreign/temporary engineers
Section 7(1)(a), REA No person Section 7(2), REA Amendments in 1987 (Act
shall, unless he is a registered Notwithstanding subsection (1), A662) introduced the
Professional Engineer, practise, a registered Graduate “temporary registration as a
carry on business or take up Engineer may, subject to Professional Engineer of any
employment which requires him Sections 7A and 8, take up foreign engineer” and making
to carry out or perform employment which requires him the Act explicit in the restriction
professional engineering to carry out or perform on employment of unregistered
services professional engineering person as an Engineer: “No
services person shall employ as an
Engineer any person who is not
registered under this Act”.
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AMENDMENTS 2015
SUMMARY
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AMENDMENTS
2015
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REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERING REGISTRATION AS INSPECTOR OF
TECHNOLOGIST WORKS
10C(1) A person wo holds any qualification 10E A person who holds any qualification
which is recognized by the Board shall be which is recognized by the Board shall be
entitled on application to be registered a an entitled on application to be registered as
Engineering Technologist Inspector of works
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REGISTRATION AS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
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ROUTE TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Professiona
registration Graduate l Professional
Undergraduate
Engineer Interview +
written
Engineer
examination
Competency
examination
Professional
Engineer with
Practising
Certificate
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GRADUATE
ENGINEER
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GRADUATE ENGINEER
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REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATE
ENGINEER REGISTRATION
• Section 10(1) defines the qualification for 1. An engineering degree accredited/recognized
registration as a graduate engineer with BEM. by engineering accreditation council (EAC). The
A person who holds any qualifications in latest list of accredited engineering programme
(malaysia) is available in EAC website at
engineering which is recognized by the board
http://www.eac.org.my/list_accredited.html
shall be entitled on application to be
registered as a graduate engineer. 2. Engineering degree awarded by other
countries
• The recognized academic qualification for
1. The recognition of engineering degree from
registration as a graduate engineer with bem
overseas (outside malaysia) will be based on the
includes the following: accreditation given by professional body who is
1. Engineering Degree Awarded By Malaysia: a signatory of washington accord (WA).
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WASHINGTON ACCORD
SIGNATORY
• AUSTRALIA - REPRESENTED BY ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA • NEW ZEALAND - REPRESENTED BY INSTITUTION OF • GERMANY - REPRESENTED BY GERMAN ACCREDITATION
(1989) PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS NZ (1989) AGENCY FOR STUDY PROGRAMS IN ENGINEERING AND
INFORMATICS
• CANADA - REPRESENTED BY ENGINEERS CANADA (1989) • SINGAPORE - REPRESENTED BY INSTITUTION OF
ENGINEERS SINGAPORE (2006) • INDIA - REPRESENTED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF
• CHINESE TAIPEI - REPRESENTED BY INSTITUTE OF
ACCREDITATION OF ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL
ENGINEERING EDUCATION TAIWAN (2007) • SOUTH AFRICA - REPRESENTED BY ENGINEERING COUNCIL
EDUCATION
OF SOUTH AFRICA (1999)
• HONG KONG CHINA - REPRESENTED BY THE HONG KONG
• PAKISTAN - REPRESENTED BY PAKISTAN ENGINEERING
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (1995) • TURKEY - REPRESENTED BY MUDEK (2011)
COUNCIL
• IRELAND - REPRESENTED BY ENGINEERS IRELAND (1989) • UNITED KINGDOM - REPRESENTED BY ENGINEERING
• RUSSIA - REPRESENTED BY RUSSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR
COUNCIL UK (1989)
• JAPAN - REPRESENTED BY JAPAN ACCREDITATION BOARD ENGINEERING EDUCATION
FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION (2005) • UNITED STATES - REPRESENTED BY ACCREDITATION BOARD
• SRI LANKA - REPRESENTED BY INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS
FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (1989) SRI LANKA
• KOREA - REPRESENTED BY ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR
ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF KOREA (2007) • BANGLADESH - REPRESENTED BY BOARD OF
ACCREDITATION FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
• MALAYSIA - REPRESENTED BY BOARD OF ENGINEERS
EDUCATION
MALAYSIA (2009)
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REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATE
ENGINEER REGISTRATION
BEM provides pathway for unrecognized subjects taken in the beng (hons).
engineering degree. Holders of unrecognised 2. Top-up course (subjects) top-up a few lacking
engineering degrees may select one of the followingsubjects in the university where applicant is
options: graduated from or in any university offering
1. Master programme (taught course) (meng) recognized degree by the engineering accreditation
council Malaysia
Complete a master’s programme (course work) in
the related engineering discipline. Subjects to be
taken in the master programme must enhance the
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PROCEDURE
FOR
REGISTRATION
AS GRADUATE
ENGINEER
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http://www.bem.org.my/
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REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT,
1967
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REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT, 1967
• REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT (REA), 1967 (ACT138) WAS PASSED BY THE PARLIAMENT IN 1967.
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HOW TO REGISTER ON LINE- GRADUATE
ENGINEER
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HOW TO REGISTER ON LINE- GRADUATE
ENGINEER
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PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER
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REGISTRATION AS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS-
ONLINE
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ROUTE TO BE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
• A Professional Engineer Is A Person Registered Under • Bearing Any Other Word Whatsoever In Any
Section 10(2) Of The Registration Of Engineers Act Language Which May Reasonably Be Construed To
1967 (Revised 2015). Imply That He Is A Professional Engineer; Or
• Using The Abbreviation “Ir.” Before His Name Or The
• A Professional Engineer Who Is Registered With The
Abbreviation “P.Eng.” After His Name Or In Any Way
Board May: In Association With His Name;
• Take Up Employment Which Requires Him To Carry • Use Or Display Any Sign, Board, Card Or Other
Out Or Perform Professional Engineering Services; Device Representing Or Implying That He Is A
• Be Entitled To Describe Himself Or Hold Himself Out Professional Engineer;
Under Any Name, Style Or Title – • Use The Stamp As May Be Determined By The Board.
• Bearing The Words "Professional Engineer" Or The
Equivalent Thereto In Any Other Language;
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FROM AN
OVERSEAS REGULATORY BODY
Interview &
Application for
written test
PE
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ROUTE NO. 1 (PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION)
• A Registered Graduate Engineer Is Only Eligible (Examination Fee) And RM100.00 (Processing Fee).
To Be A Candidate For PAE After He Has Fulfilled • On Approval Of The Application, BEM Shall
The Requirements Of Regulation 22 Of The Appoint A Principal Examiner Who In Turn Shall
Registration Of Engineers Regulations 1990 Appoint A Second Examiner. The Examiners Shall
(Amendment 2015) On Practical Experience. Be Either Of The Same Or Approved Allied
• The Application To Appear For PAE May Be Discipline As That Of The Candidate.
Submitted At Any Time.
• Application Form PAE Is To Be Submitted Together
With The Prescribed Fee Of Rm500.00
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ROUTE NO. 1 (PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION)
• The candidate whose application is approved will be • All documents required by the principal examiner
informed of the name and address of the principal shall be sent to him by post.
examiner within three months of the date of receipt • The documents shall be accompanied by a completed
of his application. BEM/FORM/PAE/02 (FORM I).
• The principal examiner shall write to the candidate
• PAE will consist of professional interview, followed by
advising the date by which the documents required
essay writing.
for the examination are to be sent to him and the
place, time and date of the examination.
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ROUTE NO. 1 (PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION)
The Examiners Shall Test The Candidate During The One Each From Section A And Section B.
Interview On The Following Aspects: • Section A Is For An Essay Related To The
• Understanding Of The Application Of Engineering Candidate's Training And Experience As Stated
Principles To The Solution Of Problems Arising From In His Report.
The Investigation, Planning, Design, Construction,
• Essay For Section B Will Be On The Code Of
Operation Or Maintenance Of Engineering Works;
Professional Conduct.
Or On The Subject Of His Research; And The
Ability To Communicate. • 1½ Hours Will Be Allowed For Each Written Paper.
IEM Graduate
Log Book scheme
Engineer Interview &
(min 3 years)
written test
MIEM member
Application for PE
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ROUTE NO. 2
• SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORMS IN - BEM REGISTRATION • NAME WILL BE CIRCULATED IN IEM
DUPLICATE: LETTER/CERTIFICATE AS A GRADUATE BULLETIN FOR A MONTH UPON
ENGINEER APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
- IEM PI A100 (PROFESSIONAL
INTERVIEW APPLICATION FORM) - DEGREE CERTIFICATES AND • PROCESSING
ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS FEE: RM100.00
- IEM PI A300 (MIEM APPLICATION
AND
FORM) (CERTIFICATES FROM OVERSEAS
UNIVERSITIES ISSUED IN FOREIGN PI FEE FOR GRADUATE
- IEM PI A401 (TRAINING &
MEMBER: RM200.00
EXPERIENCE-PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE) LANGUAGES MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY TRANSLATION FROM PI FEE FOR NON-GRADUATE
- TECHNICAL REPORT
MEMBER: RM300.00
UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR/EMBASSY
• SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
OFFICIALS)
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http://www.myiem.org.my/
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ROUTE NO. 3 (ROUTE FOR A PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER FROM AN OVERSEAS
REGULATORY BODY)
• The APPLICANT NEED NOT SIT AND PASS THE Registration There Exist Any Facts Or Circumstances
Professional Assessment Examination OR BE Which Would Have Entitled The Disciplinary Committee
CORPORATE MEMBER OF IEM. To Cancel His Registration Pursuant To Section 15 Of
The Registration Of Engineers Act 1967 (Revised 2015).
• Applicant Shall Submit To BEM A Certified Latest
Professional Engineer Certificate Issued By A Regulatory• Summary Of Practical Experience Not Less Than 3
Body Of Other Country. Years Using Company Letterhead Certified By A PE In
Same Branch Of Engineering At Which The Applicant
• The Professional Engineers Status Shall Be Check That It
Did His Practical Experience And;
Is Equivalent To BEM’s Professional Engineer
Qualifications Eligibility. • HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AS
DETERMINED BY THE Board.
• The Applicant Is Not Entitle To Be Registered As A
Professional Engineer If At Any Time Prior To His
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APPLICATION FOR PE (BEM)
• GRADUATE ENGINEER (MALAYSIAN) : • GRADUATE ENGINEER (WITH PROFESSIONAL
APPLICATION CAN BE MADE THROUGH MYBEM ENGINEER STATUS FROM AN OVERSEAS
ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM OR MANUALLY REGULATORY BODY : APPLICATION SHALL BE
USING FORM A4 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENT & MADE MANUALLY USING FORM A4 &
PAYMENT (RM350.00) SUPPORTING DOCUMENT & PAYMENT
• GRADUATE ENGINEER (NON-MALAYSIAN) : (RM350.00)
APPLICATION SHALL BE MADE MANUALLY
USING FORM A4 & SUPPORTING DOCUMENT &
PAYMENT (RM350.00)
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CPD - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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https://www.myiem.org.my/content/cpd-250.aspx
OBJECTIVE OF CPD
• 3.0 Objective •For many engineers CPD will include
• The objective of CPD for professional engineer management, finance, law, economics,
is the maintenance of technical knowledge and foreign languages and others in which the
skill (i.e. Competency) to do a job. At the same professional engineer carry out his business.
time to require all engineers to stay abreast of Functions that are routinely performed as
new engineering development in their field and part of the employment are not normally
changes in codes and regulations. claimable – for instance university
lecturers/consultants cannot claim under
•The activity to qualify as CPD must be
“presentation and papers” the
related to the career as a professional
lectures/reports they present as part of their
engineer.
employment.
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https://www.myiem.org.my/content/cpd-250.aspx
TYPES OF CPD ACTIVITIES
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEEER
WITH
PRACTISING CERTIFICATE
(PEPC)
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH
PRACTISING CERTIFICATE
• A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH PRACTISING CERTIFICATE IS A • BEARING ANY OTHER WORD WHATSOEVER IN ANY LANGUAGE
PERSON REGISTERED UNDER SUBSECTION 10D OF THE WHICH MAY REASONABLY BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT HE IS A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH PRACTISING CERTIFICATE; OR
REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT (REVISED 2015).
• USING THE ABBREVIATION “IR.” BEFORE HIS NAME OR THE
• A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH PRACTISING CERTIFICATE WHO ABBREVIATION “P.ENG.” AFTER HIS NAME OR IN ANY WAY IN
IS REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD MAY: ASSOCIATION WITH HIS NAME;
• PRACTISE, CARRY ON BUSINESS OR TAKE UP EMPLOYMENT • USE OR DISPLAY ANY SIGN, BOARD, CARD OR OTHER DEVICE
WHICH REQUIRES HIM TO CARRY OUT OR PERFORM REPRESENTING OR IMPLYING THAT HE IS A PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGNATED ENGINEER;
ENGINEERING WORKS SUBJECT TO SECTION 8;
• BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER IN ANY COURT ANY FEE, CHARGE,
• BE ENTITLED TO DESCRIBE HIMSELF OR HOLD HIMSELF OUT UNDER REMUNERATION OR OTHER FORM OF CONSIDERATION FOR ANY
ANY NAME, STYLE OR TITLE - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED SUBJECT TO
• BEARING THE WORDS "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH PRACTISING SECTION 8.
CERTIFICATE" OR THE EQUIVALENT THERETO IN ANY OTHER
• USE THE STAMP AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
LANGUAGE;
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PEPC
• APPLICANT SHALL BE ENTITLED ON BY THE BOARD;
APPLICATION TO BE REGISTERED AS A • HAS BEEN RESIDING IN MALAYSIA FOR A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WITH PRACTISING PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN SIX MONTHS
CERTIFICATE IF HE/SHE: IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF
• IS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER APPLICATION.
WITH THE BOARD;
• APPLICATION SHALL BE MADE MANUALLY
• HAS PASSED A PROFESSIONAL USING FORM A5
COMPETENCY EXAMINATION CONDUCTED
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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
• THE EXAMINATION IS AN OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION • IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE IN PART B IN THE
AND SHALL BE IN TWO PARTS: PART A AND PART B. A FOLLOWING THREE YEARS, THE APPLICANT HAS TO
CANDIDATE MUST PASS BOTH PART A AND B IN RE‐SIT THE WHOLE EXAMINATION AGAIN. THIS
ORDER TO PASS THE WHOLE EXAMINATION. A RULING WILL BE SIMILARLY APPLIED TO THE CASE
CANDIDATE AT HIS/HER FIRST SITTING MUST SIT FOR WHEN AN APPLICANT HAS PASSED PART B BUT FAILED
BOTH PART A AND B TOGETHER. PART A.
• SUBSEQUENTLY, A CANDIDATE WHO HAS FAILED PART
B BUT PASSED PART A IS ALLOWED TO SIT FOR PART B
ONLY BUT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING THREE YEARS.
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PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
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PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
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CODE OF ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
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CODE OF ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS
• BEM HAS, THEREFORE, PRODUCED THE GUIDELINES HEREIN THAT OUTLINE THE CONDUCT
EXPECTED OF ENGINEERS.
• THESE GUIDELINES ARE SET OUT UNDER A NUMBER OF BROAD AREAS RELATING TO THE
ENGINEERING PROFESSION:
• 1) REGISTRATION
• 2) CONSULTANCY
• 3) SUPERVISION
• 4) REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
• 5) CODE OF ETHICS
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Code of Ethics for Engineers
• 1) REGISTRATION
• UNDER THE REGISTRATION OF ENGINEERS ACT 1967 (ACT 138) AND
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, THE MOST RECENT BEING YEAR 2002, IT IS A
REQUIREMENT OF THE LAW THAT ANY PERSON PROVIDING ENGINEERING
SERVICES BE A QUALIFIED PERSON AND REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD OF
ENGINEERS MALAYSIA. THIS REQUIREMENT EXTENDS TO FOREIGNERS WHO ARE
REQUIRED TO SEEK REGISTRATION AS TEMPORARY ENGINEERS.
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Code of Ethics for Engineers
• 5) CODE OF ETHICS
• ALL ENGINEERS ARE EXPECTED TO UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY • DON’TS
OF THE PROFESSION BY BEHAVING IN A MANNER EXPECTED • 5.1 AN ENGINEER SHOULD NOT SOLICIT/ TOUT.
OF HIM IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT OF ENGINEERS.
• 5.2 AN ENGINEER SHOULD NOT KNOWINGLY MISLEAD THE
• DO'S PUBLIC BY GIVING MISREPRESENTED INFORMATION SO AS
• 5.1 AN ENGINEER MUST BE CONVERSANT WITH THE CODE TO GAIN COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE/MILEAGE.
OF CONDUCT OF ENGINEERS. • 5.3 AN ENGINEER SHOULD NOT RESPOND TO AN OPEN
• 5.2 AN ENGINEER MUST UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR ADVERTISEMENT TO BID FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY AS STIPULATED IN THE CODE SERVICE IF SUCH PROVISION FOR THE SERVICE REQUIRES
OF CONDUCT. BIDDING FEES OR EQUIVALENT AS IS USUALLY IMPOSED ON
CONTRACTORS.
• 5.3 AN ENGINEER MUST RESPOND PROMPTLY TO
COMPLAINTS AND ENQUIRIES BY CLIENTS /AUTHORITIES. • 5.4 AN ENGINEER SHOULD AVOID FAVORITISM AMONG
VENDORS AND OTHER SUPPLIERS.
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
A registered Engineer shall undertake assignments only if he is qualified by
education and experience in the specific technical fields in which he is involved.
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
A registered Engineer shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful
manner.
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
A registered Engineer shall act for each employer or clients as faithful
agent or trustee.
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CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
A registered Engineer shall conduct himself honorably, responsibly, ethically and lawfully so as to
enhance the honour, reputation and usefulness of the profession
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CODE OF
ETHICS AND CONDUCT?
https://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/code-of-
ethics-and-code-of-conduct-whats-the-difference/
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-
between-code-ethics-conduct-2724.html
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CODE OF
ETHICS AND CONDUCT?
The terms “Code of Ethics” and “Code of Conduct” are often mistakenly used interchangeably.
They are, in fact, two unique documents. Codes of ethics, which govern decision-making, and codes of
conduct, which govern actions, represent two common ways that companies self-regulate. They are
often associated with large companies, and provide direction to employees and establish a public
image of good behavior, both of which benefits businesses of any size.
Working Together:
Bigger organizations sometimes have both Codes in separate formats, or they are sometimes
combined into one general Ethics document that blends principles for the right action with a list of
actions that are required or forbidden.
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code-of-conduct-whats-the-difference/
Code of Ethics: Code of Conduct:
Code of Ethics: Code of Conduct:
Sometimes referred to as a Value Statement, it behaves Provides the meat and potatoes to the Code of Ethics. A
like the Constitution with general principles to guide Code of Conduct applies the Code of Ethics to a host of
behaviour; outlining a set of principles that affect relevant situations. A particular rule in the Code of Ethics
decision-making. might state that all employees will obey the law, a Code
For example if an organization is committed to protecting of Conduct might list several specific laws relevant to
the environment and “being green”, the Code of Ethics different areas of organizational operations, or industry,
will state that there is an expectation for any employee that employees need to obey.
faced with a problem, to choose the most “green” The Code of Conduct outlines specific behaviours that are
solution. required or prohibited as a condition of ongoing
It works on the bases of “treat others as you would like to employment. It might forbid sexual harassment, racial
be treated.” When faced with ethical dilemmas or intimidation or viewing inappropriate or unauthorized
debatable situations, what’s articulated in the Code of content on company computers. Codes, along with other
Ethics can help guide decision making. measures, have helped some companies dig themselves
out of scandals, and have helped many companies build a
healthier work climate and reputation.
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code-of-conduct-whats-the-difference/
Similarities: Differences:
Similarities: Differences:
Both a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct With similarities, comes differences. Both are
are similar as they are used in an attempt to used in an attempt to regulate behavior in very
encourage specific forms of behaviour by different ways.
employees. Ethical standards generally are wide-ranging
Ethics guidelines attempt to provide guidance and non-specific, designed to provide a set of
about values and choices to influence decision values or decision-making approaches that
making. enable employees to make independent
Conduct regulations assert that some specific judgments about the most appropriate course of
actions are appropriate, others inappropriate. In action.
both cases, the organization’s desire is to obtain Conduct standards generally require little
a narrow range of acceptable behaviors from judgment; you obey or incur a penalty, and the
employees. code provides a fairly clear set of expectations
about which actions are required, acceptable or
prohibited.
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