I was recently down at ILSAS to discuss the ongoing training collaboration between them and the IEM. I took the opportunity to make a Photosynth view of the Admin Building’s main foyer.
Please support the IEM, my technical division (Oil, Gas and Mining) and my ego by becoming members of the IEM, and sending you and your staff to our events. Flyers may be obtained here.
Dedication stone, LLN
Wata - Malaysian Oil and Gas Engineer 
Mr Wata,
What’s the difference between IEM & BEM? Both have different websites and acronyms but BEM trainings are on IEM training webpage.
And it’s quite long to get the Graduate Engineer application with BEM. How about IEM’s?
Now I’m waiting for my GE application with BEM, will my attendance to the IEM courses/trainings adds to my CPD approved hours? Or it won’t be counted as I’m not yet qualified for the IR assessment stuff?
I’m quite loss with this thing.
Thanks for your advice.
vex: short answer, BEM is a regulatory body, by law you need to register with BEM within 6 months of working as an engineer (that means you have ‘engineer’ in your job title). After you get your registration letter with the BEM, you can apply to become a graduate member of the IEM. IEM is a learned institute, to further your engineer knowledge, and an opportunity to meet and learn from other members.
The IEM is delegated to run BEM mandatory courses, that’s why BEM courses are listed on the IEM website. I think you need to registered with the BEM first before courses hours are counted, because if you don’t register, then those courses can be lumped with your degree learning courses.
hi wata, nice site man! to bad you turned off commnets on Malaysian PSC.. that would have been an interesting discussion.. i work for a supplier of api5ct casing and tubing in singapore.. we are active around the region but don’t supply to msia because of CORAL.. btw, are you on facebook? please add me on the link if you like.. cheers, aaron
aaron: comments for PSC have been activated. Be my guest.