About Society

The Malaysian Geotechnical Society (MGS) was incorporated in 14 March 2013.

It was accepted to become a Member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) in October 2013.

A committee consisting of the following, who shall be termed the office-bearers of the Society, shall be elected at the annual general meeting:

  • President
  • Deputy President
  • Secretary General
  • Honorary Treasurer
  • Four (4) Ordinary Elected Committee Members
  • Immediate Past President

In addition, the Committee may co-opt up to five (5) additional members of the Society to attend (generally for a period of one year).

Current Committee 2025-2026

President

Ir. DR. CHAN SWEE HUAT

Ir. Dr Chan Swee Huat is a Director of Geo-Excel Consultants Sdn. Bhd.

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.
Honorary Treasurer

Ir. DR. CHOO CHUNG SIUNG

Ir. Dr. Choo Chung Siung is currently a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus.

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.
Co-opted Member

Ir. CHEE FONG WAH

Ir. Chee Fong Wah obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from University of Putra, Malaysia in 2012.

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.
Deputy President

Ir. DR. GUE CHANG SHIN

Ir. Dr. Gue Chang Shin obtained his PhD from University of Cambridge, UK, MSc from Imperial College London and BEng from UTM.

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.
Committee Member

Ir. LO CHONG CHIUN

Ir. Lo Chong Chiun is a Technical Director of a consulting engineering firm based in Sabah.

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.
Co-opted Member

IR. LIM KEH SENG

Ir. Lim Keh Seng holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Master Degree of Engineering Science from University of Malaya.

Ir. Lim Keh Seng holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Master Degree of Engineering Science from University of Malaya. He is currently a Director at GRE Engineering Solutions Sdn Bhd and Technical Advisor for GDS Instrument Sdn Bhd, RTL Lab Sdn Bhd and KSP Pile Test Pile (M) Sdn Bhd. He has been involved in design and construction of various geotechnical specialist works for the past 25 years.
Immediate Past President

Ir. LEE PEIR TIEN

Ir. Lee Peir Tien obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from University of Technology, Malaysia in 2001.

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.
Co-opted Member

Ir. HJH RAFTAH BINTI MAHFAR

Ir. Hjh Raftar Binti Mahfar holds a Degree in Civil Engineering from UTM and M.Sc in Civil & Structural Engineering from UKM.

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.
Committee Member

IR. MAK WAI KIN

Secretary General

Ir. FRANKIE CHEAH PENG LEONG

Ir. Frankie Cheah is currently with the Engineering Division of AECOM majoring in major infrastructure and geotechnical projects.

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.
Committee Member

Ir. WONG CHEN JACK

Ir. Wong Chen Jack obtained his B. Eng. degree in Civil Engineering with Honours from University of Melbourne, Australia.

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.

We are pleased to inform that the revised Statutes is approved by the Registry of Societies on 25 August 2017.