IIUM Hosts Seminar on Ethics for Sustainable Engineering 

By, Adibah Amir

The Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), in collaboration with the ICSECO-IIUM Chair on Sustainable Engineering, successfully organized a one-day seminar on “Ethics for Sustainable Engineering” on Friday, 9 May 2025, at Auditorium A, Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM Gombak.

The event brought together over 100 students enrolled in the GENE 4301/4300 Engineering Ethics, Safety and Sustainability course, alongside industry professionals and academic staff. The seminar offered valuable insights into the critical intersection between engineering ethics, regulatory compliance, safety practices and sustainability in modern engineering. The distinguished speakers included Mr Sazali Ismail, Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), who serves as Principal Instrument & Control (Upstream)/BPTA-1 at Petronas and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Ahmad Jazlan Bin Haja Mohideen of IIUM.

The seminar featured three focused sessions, each addressing key areas critical to the engineering profession:

1. Engineering Law and Regulations – This session provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the legal frameworks that govern engineering practices in Malaysia. Discussions highlighted the importance of adhering to statutory requirements, professional codes, and licensing protocols to uphold public safety and integrity in infrastructure and design.
2. Safety and Risk Management in Engineering – Emphasizing the engineer’s role in minimizing harm and ensuring safety across all project stages, this session covered risk assessment strategies, incident prevention, and the integration of safety culture in engineering operations.
3. Pathway to Becoming a Professional Engineer (PEng) –This session outlined the structured journey towards obtaining a Professional Engineer status. Topics included registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), required competencies, and the importance of lifelong learning and ethical practice in career development.

The seminar served as an academic enrichment platform and also reinforced the Islamic values of accountability and stewardship, aligning with IIUM’s mission to nurture engineers who serve humanity responsibly.

Students actively engaged with the speakers during the Q&A segments, with many expressing appreciation for the practical perspectives offered and the clearer understanding of the ethical responsibilities they will carry into their future careers.***

A session during the seminar

A token of appreciation was given to the speaker.

(These are the views of Dr. Adibah Amir, affiliated with the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia which do not represent IIUM Today’s.)