SYNOPSIS

Industrialisation and modernisation has spread rapidly among Asean countries with Malaysia being no exception. Consequently, this necessitates higher amount and level of design, construction, testing and commissioning, operation and maintenance activities for more development of industrial complexes, business and shopping districts, public transportations, and high-density residential areas. Ultimately, this leads to an exponential growth in complexity of electrical network systems for distribution of power which in turn, fuels the ever-increasing need for electrical safety awareness. Electrical safety has been a concern for all since the time electricity became an essential part in our daily lives. A safe, reliable, economically competitive and environmentally sustainable electrical system is the cornerstone of today’s modern society. Building systems are becoming highly integrated as the industry further embraces sustainable and environmental concepts into design. Newer technologies and highly energy-efficient systems are increasingly becoming integral parts of many buildings. Electrical safety issues related to these technologies and systems are constantly evolving and must not be overlooked. The Energy Commission of Malaysia is comprised of three main roles and functions namely Economic Regulation, Technical Regulation, and Safety Regulation. These regulations were enforced to ensure security, reliability and quality in electricity and piped gas supplies, to promote our national economy in the generation, transmission, distribution, supply and use of electricity and in the reticulation and use of gas, and to protect the public from dangers arising from the generation, transmission, distribution and supply and use of electricity and the supply and use of piped gas. This seminar seeks to present a holistic view of the evolving electrical safety landscape by bringing together regulators, industrial experts, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, building and plant owners, developers, engineering firms, and academic institutions. Ultimately, it shall pave the way forward for enhancement of electrical safety in multiple facets which a rapidly developing nation direly needs.


SPEAKERS’ BIOADATA 

“Proposed Initiatives on Pan-ASEAN Standards Centric Arrangements for the AEC” by Ir. Rocky Wong Hon Thang, IEM

Ir. Rocky H.T. Wong graduated as an electrical engineer from the University of Malaya in 1965 and served some 16 years with the National Electricity Board (NEB) ~ forerunner to TNB; before resigning to venture into the Private Sector as a Consulting Engineer in 1980. He is associated with the Electricity and is the current Head Commissioner of AFEO’s ASEAN Engineers Register (AER) and a founding Fellow of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology (AAET) and Engr. Wong is BEM’s representative at selected MITI fora dealing with services matters for FTA’s. He a Fellow of the IEM, and Hon. Fellow of AFEO-ASEAN Engineer and Hon. Fellow (TEEAM).


“Electrical Installations Standards and Electrical Safety Engineering” by Ir. Lim Kim Ten

Ir. Lim Kim Ten graduated in B.E (Hons) from University of Malaya in 1979 and M.Sc. (Electrical) from National University of Singapore in 1990. He has extensive experiences in low voltage electrical installations of buildings, industrial, healthcare facilities, and oil and gas industries. He is actively involved in Malaysian low voltage electrical standard developments, especially low voltage electrical installation standards such as alternate member of MyENC: Malaysian National Electrotechnical Committee, SWO–Ej–TC1:  Standard Writing Committee on Electrical Installation, Protection and Insulation, and Technical Committee developing Malaysian standards for healthcare facilities. Moreover, Ir. K.T. Lim is actively involved in electronics, systems and PCB design engineering, as speaker in conferences and course instructor in specialised industrial electrical and electronic engineering.


“Electrical Safety – Contractors’ Perspectives” by Ir. Yong Ah Huat, PEng, MIEM, MIET, FAAET

Ir. Yong Ah Huat is currently the President of the Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia (TEEAM). Ir. Yong obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Brighton University (UK) and then pursued his Master of Science Degree in Management & Technology in University of Wales (UK). He is presently registered with Board of Engineers and a member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. He is also a member of The Institute of Engineering & Technology (U.K.) He travelled extensively to many countries in the world, including China and ASEAN countries. Over the years, he had established excellent business relationship with corporates and government related agencies in the field of engineering and technology. Ir. Yong is very active in several Malaysian business chambers and participate regularly in seminars and professional activities of electrical power industries. He is a board member of Tenaga Switchgear Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad), Chairman of Globalkira Sdn Bhd, and Advisor to Hasilwan (M) Sdn Bhd.


“Improving Electrical Safety Management in Operation and Maintenance” by Ir. Ng Win Siau

Ir. Ng Win Siau graduated from the National University of Singapore with a first class honours in Bachelor of Engineering in 2002 and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2005.  He is currently an electrical engineer with Perunding MM 20-20 and a competent electrical engineer (132kV) registered with Suruhanjaya Tenaga.  His experience includes the design, testing & commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of high voltage and low voltage installations.  Prior to this, he was with Republic Polytechnic, Singapore and Emerson Process Management.  Ir. Ng is a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) and a Member of The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES).


“Electrical Products Testing and Certifications” by Pn. Sharifah Jusoh

Pn. Sharifah Jusoh has over 24 years (since March 1993) in electrical & electronics testing fields, such as testing of Lighting products, Audio-Video & IT equipment and Domestic appliances at SIRIM/SIRIM QAS test laboratories. She graduated from BSc in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas, USA in 1990 and completed MSc in Manufacturing System Engineering at Warwick University, UK in 1992. Currently she is the Head of Electrical & Electronics II Section in SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.


“Safe Lightning Protection System” by Prof. Dr. Gorakange Arosha Chandima

Prof. Dr. Gorakange Arosha Chandima Gomes has about 25 years as a Full Professor / Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and Physics and 17 years as an Engineering Consultant / Trainer of Trainers. Currently he is a Professor of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is specialized in Lightning & Thunderstorm Physics, High Voltage Engineering and Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility. Dr. Gomes graduated in BSc (First Class Honours) from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1993 and completed his PhD at Uppsala University Sweden/ University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1999.