The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2017 and the election of new office bearers for the term 2017-2019 was held on 21st May 2017 at Armada Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 105 members attended the AGM. The day’s agenda included two signing ceremonies namely, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and signing of the Constitution on the Formation of Malaysia Council of Mechanical & Electrical Associations (MCMEA).
Signing of MOU between IEM and TEEAM
IEM has taken a significant step to engage TEEAM as an Industrial Association and thus as a collaborative partner in this MOU. TEEAM and IEM have established a strong cooperative relationship whereby both parties will be able to to exchange information and knowledge; hence moving forward together in a promising manner and focusing on the advancement of the art plus science and engineering developments.
The common aim is to give the society what science and engineering can offer to the provision of a safe and sustainable environment with convenience including improvements in all aspects of living.
The signing of this timely MOU will accelerate activities between the two organisations and bring much benefit to the Association’s members. TEEAM looks forward to bringing along substantial development in the relevant industries for the benefit of the public in this win-win co-operation with IEM.
Signing Ceremony on the Formation of MCMEA
MCMEA is also known as the Malaysia Council of Mechanical & Electrical Associations. It is founded as a result of the collaborative efforts among the various Associations. It is aimed at making a collective effort to effectively address all mechanical and electrical works-related issues, providing one common platform and voice representing the said industries whenever the need arises. The Founding Members are:
- BASAM – Malaysia Building Automation System Association
- MACRA – Malaysian Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association
- MFPA – Malaysian Fire Protection Association
- PERKEM – Malay and Bumiputra Manufacturers, Supplies, Contractors of the Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and ICT Industry Association of Malaysia
- SKLPA – The Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Plumbing Association
- TEEAM – The Electrical and Electronics Association of Malaysia
Acceptance of Minutes, Annual Report and Accounts
The meeting approved the minutes of the previous general meeting. Out-going Honorary Secretary, Dr Tan Ching Seong presented the annual report on the activities of the Association. This was followed by the tabling of audited accounts by Honorary Treasurer, Mr Wong Chin Cheong. Both the annual report and audited accounts were duly adopted by the general meeting.
Election of New Office Bearers
At the AGM, the election of new office bearers for the term 2017-2019 took place with some members seeking re-election and a few new faces joining the line-up. Ir Yong Ah Huat was elected as new President and Mr Siew Choon Thye was elected as Deputy President. Mr Wong Chin Cheong was re-elected unopposed as Honorary Treasurer. Mr Lim Sai Seong and Mr Ooi Eng Guan were elected as Assistant Honorary Secretary and Assistant Honorary Treasurer respectively. Mr Subramaniam Karuppan was appointed as Honorary Secretary by the President.
Eight Committee Members of the Council were elected. They are Mr Andrew Lu, Mr Chong Yoon Koon, Mr Dahari Mat Siran, Mr How Chee Seng, Ir Kok Yen Kwan, Mr Leonard Choong, Ir Dr Ng Kok Chiang and Dr Tan Ching Seong.
Specialised Group Meeting
When the Election ended, members dispersed to their respective specialised group’s general meeting. The three specialised groups elected their respective Chairman, namely Ir Chang Yew Cheong for the Engineering Construction & Services Group, Mr Stan Lim for the Trading Group and Mr Simon Leong for the Manufacturing Group. The three respective group’s Chairmen will automatically be the Vice President of TEEAM.
Two representatives are seconded from each Specialised Group to sit in the Council. One Representative will be appointed from each State Association. The rest of the Council Members are co-opted.
