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Alison Siu
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On 4 October 2025, the IET Malaysia Local Network proudly hosted the Prestige Lecture and Award Dinner 2025 (PLAD2025) at Pullman Kuala Lumpur, bringing together a vibrant community of engineers, technologists, and changemakers.

This year’s theme, “Harnessing Responsible AI as a Catalyst in Engineering and Technology for Youth and Societal Empowerment,” sparked powerful conversations on the ethical advancement of technology and its role in shaping a better future.

Welcome Address

The evening began with a warm and inspiring welcome from Ms. Toni Allen, Chief Engagement & Growth Officer at The IET, setting the tone for a night of celebration and reflection.

Prestige Lecture Highlight

We were honoured to host YBhg. Professor Emeritus Datuk Ts. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah binti Tapsir, FASc., President of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) and Group CEO & Vice-Chancellor of UCSI University, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled: “Responsible AI Across 24 Technology Disciplines: Shaping Malaysia’s Youth and Society.” Her insights illuminated the transformative potential of AI when guided by ethical principles and a commitment to societal progress.

Celebrating Excellence

Two prestigious awards were presented to honour outstanding contributions in engineering:

  • IET Malaysia Outstanding Young Professionals Award
    Recognising emerging engineers for exceptional leadership and innovation.
  • IET Malaysia Women Engineer Award
    Celebrating the impactful achievements of women engineers in advancing the profession and serving society.

Special Participation

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Colin Sellers, Head of Professional Recognition at The IET, and his dedicated teammates Glenn Atkins and Natalie Wayman, for their valued presence and support. We were also delighted to welcome Sara Killingworth, Director of Portfolio & Product Management (PPM) at The IET — your participation added great value to the evening.

Gratitude to the IET Malaysia Network Team

A special thank you to the elite team at IET Malaysia Network for your tireless volunteering, unwavering support, and for making PLAD2025 truly amazing, splendid, and glamorous. Your dedication was the backbone of this successful event.

Bulb Why PLAD2025 Matters

PLAD2025 was more than an event—it was a celebration of purpose-driven innovation, collaboration, and leadership. It served as a platform to:

  • Inspire meaningful conversations
  • Celebrate groundbreaking advancements
  • Foster collaboration among thought leaders and professionals
  • Recognise outstanding contributions within the engineering community

Let us continue empowering youth and driving positive change through engineering and technology. Rocket

           

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  • The event was truly an inspiring evening at IET PLAD2025, organised by the IET Malaysia Local Network! Tada
    Congratulations to all awardees for their remarkable achievements:


    IET Outstanding Young Professional Awards
    1. SOO JIA RUONG (Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN))
    2. JACK KIING TECK WEI (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
    3. LOKE EDI SON (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR))
    4. MELVIN KHO YING FAN (UCSI University)
    5. KAVIRATNA NARAYANSAMY (Multimedia University (MMU) (Malacca Campus))
    6. CHOONG SHAO QIAN (University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM))
    7. RAYMOND CHIA CHEN JET (Taylor's University)
    8. DONALD HO GUAN HUI (University of Nottingham Malaysia)
    9. LEE MENG YANG (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP))
    10. MUHAMAD HARITH AQIL BIN HASHIN Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM))
    11. PRESLEY OOI YIT HOONG (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT))


    IET Women Engineer Award
    1. TS. DR. SITI BIRKHA MOHD ALI (Universiti Selangor (UNISEL))

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  • The event was truly an inspiring evening at IET PLAD2025, organised by the IET Malaysia Local Network! Tada
    Congratulations to all awardees for their remarkable achievements:


    IET Outstanding Young Professional Awards
    1. SOO JIA RUONG (Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN))
    2. JACK KIING TECK WEI (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus)
    3. LOKE EDI SON (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR))
    4. MELVIN KHO YING FAN (UCSI University)
    5. KAVIRATNA NARAYANSAMY (Multimedia University (MMU) (Malacca Campus))
    6. CHOONG SHAO QIAN (University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM))
    7. RAYMOND CHIA CHEN JET (Taylor's University)
    8. DONALD HO GUAN HUI (University of Nottingham Malaysia)
    9. LEE MENG YANG (Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP))
    10. MUHAMAD HARITH AQIL BIN HASHIN Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM))
    11. PRESLEY OOI YIT HOONG (Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT))


    IET Women Engineer Award
    1. TS. DR. SITI BIRKHA MOHD ALI (Universiti Selangor (UNISEL))

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  • in reply to Xiao Jian Tan

    Congratulations to all the IET Malaysia PLAD 2025 Award Winners, we are proud of your achievements!  

    We shall continue to inform, inspire, and influence the global engineering community to engineer a better world together. 

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