Facilitators/Trainers:

Ir. Kong Soo Yit MIEM, PEng; Ir. Raftah bt Mahfar MIEM, PEng and Ir. Dr. Nik Afifah bt Nik Mohd Adeeb MIEM, PEng


Biodata of Facilitators  

Ir. Kong Soo Yit, B.Eng.(First class Hons)(UM), P.Eng, MIEM, ASEAN Eng., GBI Facilitator holds a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia.  Ir. Kong started the career as a civil engineer in the late 80s’; he gained substantial engineering knowledge and successfully completed several notable high-rise projects in Klang Valley. During his tenure as senior engineer, Ir. Kong worked in corroboration with turnkey contractors and focused upon developing cost-effective design approach and constructability which improved the competitiveness of the project.

Ir. Kong is the co-founder of Perunding RekaCeKap Sdn. Bhd., a civil & structural consulting firm. He has been involved in many design & build projects which require high expectation on cost efficient design, constructability and timely deliverable of the construction details. With the wealth of experience gained, he has been rewarded with many sizable contracts from various design & build contractors and successfully completed within budget and tight schedule.

His work over the last 2 decades can be summarized as covering the followings:- Concept design and evaluating various engineering solutions for cost efficiency as well as developing tailor made construction details and methodologies for the client. In addition, he constantly adopts new techniques and technologies by working closely with specialist suppliers.

Ir. Raftah Mahfar is currently a Director of SCG Consultants Sdn. Bhd., a Structural, Civil, Infrastructure, Geotechnical and Railway engineering Consultants.  She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1985) and Master of Science in Civil & Structural Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1990). She has more than 30 years of technical experience in Geotechnical Engineering design and construction. Her projects include Upgrading of Jalan Segamat-Tangkak, Pembinaan Kompleks Istana Baru Terengganu, Slope Repair Works at Jalan Baru Naik Ke Bukit Fraser, Electrified Double Track Project Ipoh to Padang Besar and etc.

Ir. Raftah is a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM). She is also an Interviewer and Reviewer for IEM’s Professional Engineer Interview. Ir. Raftah is active as Corporate Member of Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). She has been a Committee member of IEM Women Engineers from year 2008, Committee member of IEM Standing Committee on Activities, Committee member of IEM Standing Committee On Professional Practice and past Committee member of IEM Standing Committee of Welfare (2012/13). She is the Chairperson of IEM Women Engineers Sub-Committee for session 2012/2013, the Chairman of IEM Women Engineers Section for Session 2013/2014 and Section 2014/2015.  Presently, Ir. Raftah is the Chairman for WiSET 2018 conference, committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Advisory Board and Special Committee on Structured Training.

Ir. Dr. Nik Afifah Nik Mohd Adeeb has 34 years’ experience in road design, bridge design, geotechnical design, C&S building design, project management, construction management, construction supervision & technical design audit. Some projects implemented are:  

Design (C&S, Geotechnical, Hydrology, Bridges & Roads):
-    Pre-fabricated “Multi-Purpose Building, Raub, Pahang”
-    “Control Tower Complex, KLIA Sepang”
-    “Bridge over Sg. Jengka, Pahang”, “Bridge over Sg. Luit” etc.
-    “Upgrading JB  – Mersing Road, M.S 13 – M.S 38”
-    “Upgrading Junction Bahau – Keratong Highway, Jempol”

Project Management, Design Review & Audit
-    “Pagoh Education Hub (RM992,623,000.00), Johor”
-    “Seremban – Gemas Electrified Double Track Project (RM3.5 Billion)”
-    Technical Audit for Jab. Audit Negara (2007).
-    “KLIA Project, Sepang (RM 10 Billion)”
Construction Management
-    “PJC Headquarters, Putrajaya”
-    “Ampang Hospital, KL”

Construction Supervision
-    “Duty Free Complex, Subang Airport”
-    “Extension of Runway & additional taxiways,  Subang Airport”


Abstract

Over the years, it has been observed that many graduate engineers are unable to present themselves for the Professional Interview (PI) conducted by the IEM because they possess insufficient design experience, which is a prerequisite. This intensive design course will therefore prepare potential candidates for the said PI.

Course Overview

This course is to provide the candidate the knowledge to understand areas on the following:
• soil mechanics (effective stress, shear strength, consolidation, earth pressure etc.);
• plan and supervision of subsurface investigation  (field and laboratory tests) and interpretation of test results;
• carry out slope stability analysis and design;
• carry out foundation design (pile capacity design and shallow foundation);
• carry out settlement analysis;
• carry out soil structure interaction;
• carry out retaining wall design (earth pressure calculation); ground treatment selection.

Course Format

The course consists of formal content presentation. The facilitators’ style involves intensive participant participation.

Information on Registration

Registration fees cover course notes, refreshments and lunch.  Reservation/Booking by fax or email of intending participants are acceptable with partial payment being forwarded before the closing date. If a place is reserved and the intended participants failed to attend the course on the date of the event the fee is to be settled in full.

The fee paid is non refundable. However substitution of participants(s) will be permitted with approval by IEM. In view of the limited places available, intending participants are advised to send their registration as early as possible so as to avoid disappointment.

The Special Committee reserves the right to alter or change the programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to inform the registered participants of any changes.

If you require further details or clarifications kindly contract the IEM Secretariat at:    

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Lot 60/62, Jalan 52/4, 46720 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03-7968 4001/02 | Fax: 03-7957 7678 | Email: sec@iem.org.my


NOTE: * Limited to 20 Participants only *