(postponed) IEM Shout Out – 1 Day Seminar on The Application of Engineering Finance Methodology in Structuring A (Long-Term) Financially Sustainable Project

June 2, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above seminar on the 18th June, 2103.

The primary objectives of Engineering Finance are to Create Cost Conscious Global Professionals. Engineering Finance is a sub-set of Engineering using financial methodology to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of a project.

The course will delve on:

  • Definition and concept of Engineering Finance.
  • Fundamental principles of the engineering finance methodology e.g. “Bridging” of “Engineering” with “Finance”, MAL Cost Efficiency Model, Economic Efficiency vs. Engineering Efficiency, Critical Component Analysis etc.
  • Applications of Engineering Finance – using actual cases to illustrate the uses of EF methodology in market positioning, product-technology option matrix etc.

The seminar will be led by Ir. Prof. Madya Dr Maulud Abdul Latif. He obtained his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Engineering Finance at the UTM/University of Warwick. He also holds an MBA Finance from the University of Queensland Business School, a B. Sc. (Hons) Mining Engineering from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Mechanical Eng. from Universiti Technologi Malaysia. In addition, he holds the Dredgemaster Certificate of Competency and is a member of the Board of Professional Engineers, Institute of Engineers and Institute of Mineral Engineers.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.

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IEM Shout Out (CETD) – Technical Visit To Goodwater Engineering Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (GOODWATER FACTORY, CHEMOR, PERAK)

May 29, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting a visit to Visit to Top Glove Bhd  on the 19th June, 2013. You will be awarded with 2 CPD points.

Goodwater Engineering Manufacturing S/B was established in 1999 which is a manufacturer of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Sewerage Treatment System. They provide various types of system regards to the required Population Equivalent (PE). Their products and services adopt advanced design concept and technology to improve environmental management.

You can register for the event here, or get the flyer here.

Maybe you can get free samples.

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IEM Shout Out (OGMTD) – Talk on Controlled Blasting at Construction Sites

May 28, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will be having a talk on 8th June 2013. It’ll be at 9:00 am (makan-makan at 8:30) at Wisma IEM. We do have a lift, so no excuse. I have bad knees, and still manage to crawl up 2 flights.

With rapid development in Selangor/Wilayah Persekutuan there is now a need to build houses, factories and other structures in areas where it was not a choice before such as hilly areas, areas where there are outcrops, uneven and shallow bedrocks where there are needs for use of explosives. Explosives are used to level the foundations, to blast and excavate rock below ground for parking lots and stable foundation for high-rise building. However, the use of explosives without proper techniques may cause serious problems of fly rock, high ground vibration and air blast, which can be damaging. The talk will cover the legal and administrative requirements, technical requirement and blasting techniques as practiced in Selangor / Wilayah Persekutuan. Should be useful to engineers who are involved or likely to get involved as project managers/supervisors where blasting works is involved.

The above will be presented by Ir. Tony Chew. He  is now Deputy Director of Minerals and Geosciences Department of Malaysia (Mines and Quarry) Selangor / Wilayah Persekutuan. He graduated in 1999 from USM with a degree in Mineral Resources Engineering and MBA from University Malaysia Sabah in 2005. He served in Sabah from 2000-2010 and now in Selangor in the same section where he oversees mining and quarry operation including blasting work. He is also involved in overseeing blasting activities at construction site to ensure the blasting work is carried out according to the safety and environmental requirements.

You can register for the event here, and retrieve the flier here.

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Marketing Rounds – Suicide Point

May 22, 2013

If this was an oil & gas project, there would be:

  1. Barricades to prevent the casual suicide.
  2. Warning notices to civilians to stay away
  3. Certificate of fitness by a scaffolding QA specialist.

Since it’s only MBSJ, meh. Let treat it as a free playground 1-2013-03-11 15.30.13

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Saturday Star 2013-05-11 – Job Opportunities

May 20, 2013

Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need money to purchase a dive light.

If you need my help to submit your CVs, donate to the blog, and I’ll review your CV to see if it is worthy of my (and my associates’) expectations. If you can’t figure out how to donate, no need to ask.

  • I’m looking for a senior process engineer, 7+ years experience. Send your cv here. Also looking for process safety persons, lead piping designer, lead instrument engineer, and other seniors you think will catch my eye.
  • No engineering weeks this week. Post-election stress disorder?
  • Side note: My mechanic complains that there are not enough trained mechanics are being extruded from our schools. If you know of any idle ones, he’s looking for some. Ask them to contact Kong Ming Chai at +60122951023. On another note, has this shortfall hit the news? Can I get the contract for 1Repair?

How about some local food? Alisara at Puchong Indah. Specialises in Thai food, and has mango with stick rice.

Break the Low Yat stranglehold! Support Newegg Malaysia.

Continue your technical safety education

  

Process Safety Analysis: An Introduction, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – IChemE, LNG Risk Based Safety: Modeling and Consequence Analysis, Process Safety Analysis: An Introduction.

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Malaysians could see fuel subsidy cuts after Najib victory

May 18, 2013

File this under ‘obvious’

From Platts, 2013-05-06:

Malaysians could witness their first fuel subsidy cut in 2 1/2 years, following the victory of incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak in the Sunday elections, HSBC said in a note Monday.
According to the bank, Najib, who has made fiscal reform his priority, could look at cutting subsidies as early as this year.
Malaysia subsidizes 95 RON gasoline and diesel, the prices of which were last raised by MR0.05 ($0.02)/liter to MR1.90/liter and MR1.80/liter, respectively, on December 1, 2010.
Subsidies on 97 RON gasoline were removed in July 2010, and the fuel is subject to a managed float, where the price is determined by an automatic pricing mechanism that tracks international oil price movements.

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Petronas announces successful drilling at biggest oilfield

May 16, 2013

FMT, dateline 2013-05-02:

Petronas, the national oil company, today announced the successful drilling of the Cendor Graben-2 appraisal well within Block PM304, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.

In a statement here, Petronas said the well was drilled to a depth of over 1,000 metres and confirmed the presence of oil and some gas-bearing reservoirs.

Drilling was undertaken by Petrofac (Malaysia PM304) Ltd, the operator for Block PM304, together with joint-venture partners Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company and PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation Ltd.

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IEM Shout Out (OGMTD) – Visit to Tenaga Kimia Sdn Bhd (Tenaga Kimia Sdn Bhd Lot, Batu Arang, Selangor)

May 14, 2013

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting a visit to Visit to Top Glove Bhd  on the 21st May, 2013. You will be awarded with 2 CPD points.

Tenaga Kimia Sendirian Berhad (TKSB) is the leading supplier of a complete range of civil high explosive products, blasting accessories, bulk emulsion delivery and technical services in Malaysia and countries in the South East Asian region.

TKSB is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of emulsion explosives since 1983, known then as EMULITE and now as EMULEX®. TKSB caters to all its customers’ needs by listening to them and maintains its philosophy as being the total solutions provider to its users. TKSB wish to be “Your Partner with Total Blasting Solutions”.

You can register for the event here, or get the flyer here.

Maybe you can get free samples.

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Saturday Star 2013-05-04 – Job Opportunities

May 13, 2013

Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need money to purchase a dive light.

If you need my help to submit your CVs, donate to the blog, and I’ll review your CV to see if it is worthy of my (and my associates’) expectations. If you can’t figure out how to donate, no need to ask.

  • I’m looking for a senior process engineer, 7+ years experience. Send your cv here. Also looking for process safety persons, lead piping designer, lead instrument engineer, and other seniors you think will catch my eye.
  • No engineering weeks this week. Post-election stress disorder?
  • Side note: My mechanic complains that there are not enough trained mechanics are being extruded from our schools. If you know of any idle ones, he’s looking for some. Ask them to contact Kong Ming Chai at +60122951023. On another note, has this shortfall hit the news? Can I get the contract for 1Repair?

How about some local food? Alisara at Puchong Indah. Specialises in Thai food, and has mango with stick rice.

Break the Low Yat stranglehold! Support Newegg Malaysia.

Continue your technical safety education

  

Process Safety Analysis: An Introduction, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – IChemE, LNG Risk Based Safety: Modeling and Consequence Analysis, Process Safety Analysis: An Introduction.

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Reminder – IEM Family Day 2013

May 9, 2013

Yes, a week into the post-election era, the IEM has its Family Day!

The Council Members of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia cordially invite IEM members and their families to the IEM Family Day.  The success of this function would depend on the response from IEM members.  The function serves to provide opportunities for Council Members to meet IEM members and their families and to foster closer rapport.  IEM members are encouraged to come with their families to this function.

  • 12th MAY 2013 (SUNDAY)
  • 9.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
  • TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, LAKESIDE CAMPUS, SUBANG JAYA (See Map attached)

Get more information here. And I will not be a clown

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