Hi Chester,

I also have the same situation faced 2 years ago. The Board of Engineers Malaysia does not recognise my undergraduate study from 2000-2004. I have a Diploma in Technology from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, and I proceed with distance learning in the 3+0 Engineering program from Northumbria University with a local college (Stamford College). Unfortunately, the program is not accredited by IEE (now IET) and Washington Accord. I tried to apply for a graduate engineer from BEM with all my professional certifications and MBA with verification by IR (with akuan baik) also not possible to register. Then I decided to get another post-graduate in the same university, University Northumbria and graduate in 2021. I did many different areas of freelance to save the fund for my UK study. It is just my dream to be a professional to get Charted Engineer from the UK after all. After I had all the academic achievements on hand, I was in my '40s, and now I struggle to get a job. I was employed in the UK before, but sometimes the business strategy and family will be a barrier for me at this age to move further far distance abroad. I concentrate in Thailand due to my future family and being rejected for job applications. I also past for my professional registration review by the reviewing board and will have further action from IET PRI. It is a considerable investment of time and money; luckily, I do not have children yet and a supportive fiancee and parents. The BEM registration process will not be the same as IET, where they want the academic in accredited, no matter how. I am afraid after you get IET CEng, the BEM might not allow for registration due to their policy. So, for me, the IR is not necessary, but the professional team behind you as a salesperson will be crucial to your success in your engineering front approach. Anyway, getting another CPD will never be a waste in any kind of industry. Good luck in your career and profession. Hopefully, my sharing will be helpful for you. Cheers.

Hi Chester,

I also have the same situation faced 2 years ago. The Board of Engineers Malaysia does not recognise my undergraduate study from 2000-2004. I have a Diploma in Technology from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, and I proceed with distance learning in the 3+0 Engineering program from Northumbria University with a local college (Stamford College). Unfortunately, the program is not accredited by IEE (now IET) and Washington Accord. I tried to apply for a graduate engineer from BEM with all my professional certifications and MBA with verification by IR (with akuan baik) also not possible to register. Then I decided to get another post-graduate in the same university, University Northumbria and graduate in 2021. I did many different areas of freelance to save the fund for my UK study. It is just my dream to be a professional to get Charted Engineer from the UK after all. After I had all the academic achievements on hand, I was in my '40s, and now I struggle to get a job. I was employed in the UK before, but sometimes the business strategy and family will be a barrier for me at this age to move further far distance abroad. I concentrate in Thailand due to my future family and being rejected for job applications. I also past for my professional registration review by the reviewing board and will have further action from IET PRI. It is a considerable investment of time and money; luckily, I do not have children yet and a supportive fiancee and parents. The BEM registration process will not be the same as IET, where they want the academic in accredited, no matter how. I am afraid after you get IET CEng, the BEM might not allow for registration due to their policy. So, for me, the IR is not necessary, but the professional team behind you as a salesperson will be crucial to your success in your engineering front approach. Anyway, getting another CPD will never be a waste in any kind of industry. Good luck in your career and profession. Hopefully, my sharing will be helpful for you. Cheers.