”“ Our society aims to promote the theory and good practice of geotechnical engineering and to foster the involvement of its members in national as well as international activities. ”
Malaysian Geotechnical Society
Ir. Lee Peir Tien obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from University of Technology, Malaysia in 2001. He has been involved in design and construction of various geotechnical specialist works for the past 20 years. He is the Chairman for Geotechnical Engineering Technical Division (GETD) of IEM for Sessions 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
Ir. Frankie Cheah is currently with the Engineering Division of AECOM majoring in major infrastructure and geotechnical projects. He obtained Msc in geotechnical engineering from NTU Singapore. He is a qualified civil and geotechnical engineer with more than 15 years of experience. His experience covers deep foundation, underground earth retaining structures, for both top down and bottom-up construction within Asia region.
Ir. Chow Chee Meng obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from University of Malaya and started his career with G&P Geotechnics, an independent Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering consulting company before joining Technip, specialising in the Oil & Gas industry.
He is currently the Director of G&P Geotechnics after re-joining them. He is also currently serving the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) as Investigating Committee Member on Professional Practice (since 2014) and is a member of the Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, SEGi University (since 2016).
He is currently the Director of G&P Geotechnics after re-joining them. He is also currently serving the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) as Investigating Committee Member on Professional Practice (since 2014) and is a member of the Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, SEGi University (since 2016).
Ir. Chee Fong Wah obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from University of Putra, Malaysia in 2012. He has been involved in the design and construction of various geotechnical specialist works over the past 12 years, including the foundation for high-rise buildings of more than 40 storey, deep excavation design for KVMRT Line 1 & Line 2 and etc.
He has published technical papers on geotechnical engineering in international and local conferences. His research interests include foundation, deep excavation, soft ground engineering and slope stabilisation.
He has published technical papers on geotechnical engineering in international and local conferences. His research interests include foundation, deep excavation, soft ground engineering and slope stabilisation.
Ir. Dr Chan Swee Huat is a Director of Geo-Excel Consultants Sdn. Bhd. He has been involved in design and construction of various geotechnical specialist works for the past 21 years.
Ir. Dr. Choo Chung Siung is currently a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus. He obtained his BEng (Civil) (1st Class Honours) and PhD from Swinburne University of Technology.
Ir. Lo Chong Chiun is a Technical Director of a consulting engineering firm based in Sabah. He has more than 30 years of experience in the design, contract administration and project management of major civil, structural, geotechnical and infrastructure development projects.
Ir. Dr. Gue Chang Shin obtained his PhD from University of Cambridge, UK, MSc from Imperial College London and BEng from UTM. He is currently a Associate Director at G&P Professionals Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. He is also actively involved with IEM since 2013, and is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Geotechnical Engineering Technical Division (GETD) of IEM.
Ir. Wong Chen Jack obtained his B. Eng. degree in Civil Engineering with Honours from University of Melbourne, Australia. His first employment was with a geotechnical engineering consultant in Kuala Lumpur where he was extensively involved in soft ground engineering such as ground treatment works and slope strengthening works.
In 2015, he set up CJ Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (CJCE) providing civil engineering consultancy services especially in geotechnical engineering. His experience covers engineering solutions in soft ground engineering, slope strengthening works, deep foundation and excavation works.
In 2015, he set up CJ Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (CJCE) providing civil engineering consultancy services especially in geotechnical engineering. His experience covers engineering solutions in soft ground engineering, slope strengthening works, deep foundation and excavation works.
Mr. Ang Koh An (MBA 1986, BSc.Civil 1985 University of Kansas), Director of GDS Instruments Sdn Bhd since 1996 providing sales and service support of geotechnical instruments and equipment for laboratory and field testing. Actively promoting and advocating the latest state of the art technologies such as InSar and Fiber Optics which can enhance our fellow engineers' understanding on the behaviour of the geo-structures that are under and post construction.
Ir. Hjh Raftar Binti Mahfar holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from UTM and M.Sc in Civil & Structural Engineering from UKM. Ir. Hjh Raftah has over 30 years’ technical experience in the industry and she is actively involved with IEM as a Corporate Member and IEM’s Professional Engineer Interview.
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ASSOCIATION OF GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (AGSSEA)
BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM)
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (IEM)
GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE (GEOSS)
SOUTHEAST ASIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY (SEAGS)
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