Kota Kinabalu: The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Young Engineers Section (YES) Sabah ushered in a fresh leadership team during its Annual General Meeting recently.
The event, attended by IEM Sabah branch leaders and past YES chairmen, saw Lee Tze Yei assume the role of Chairman, succeeding Ag. Khairul, whose tenure was celebrated for its contributions to youth development in the engineering field.
A ceremonial passing of duties emphasised continuity, with the new team pledging to build on past successes in professional development and community engagement.
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“Our mission is to equip young engineers with skills that meet Sabah’s growing infrastructure demands,” said Lee, adding they plan to expand mentorship programmes and industry-academia collaborations.
The AGM was attended by IEM Sabah Vice Chairman Tan KJ, Honorary Treasurer Wong Chen Jack and YES Advisor Randy Kuan, among others.
The incoming committee aims to launch a Rural Engineering Outreach programme and intensify partnerships with local universities, aligning with Sabah’s development goals.