KUALA LUMPUR: The claim that local expert engineers are not recognised as professionals due to the alleged absence of a structured expertise module or specific recognition agency, thereby affecting their careers, is inaccurate and unfounded. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the Malaysian Board of Engineers (MBE), established under the Engineers Registration Act 1967 (Act 138), is responsible for regulating, registering and recognising Professional Engineers. “The path towards this recognition is clear, structured and transparent through the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE). In addition, LJM has long implemented outcome-based assessments covering 30 engineering disciplines. “Therefore, local professional engineers are […]