Anugerah LJM ketengah inovasi, bakat jurutera Malaysia
Judin Abdul Karim diumumkan penerima Anugerah Tokoh Kejuruteraan Negara 2026.
On the occasion of Lembaga Jurutera Malaysia (LJM) 54th anniversary, the 2026 Engineering Awards and Recognitions Ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur. The event, chaired by Minister of Labour Alexander Nanta Linggi, centered on celebrating innovation, engineering talent, and contributions of engineers to society. The minister emphasized the vital role of the engineering community in national development, from infrastructure building and construction to daily life systems and driving technologies. He urged engineers to not only perform good work but also to share their achievements with society.
The awards ceremony recognized five main categories, including innovation for young generations, outstanding project, international achievement, leadership, and legacy in engineering. Notably, Judin Abdul Karim, advisor to Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad, was awarded the National Engineering Icon award for 2026. He highlighted the importance of collaborative success in engineering and mentioned his contributions to obtaining international recognition for Malaysian engineers through the Washington Accord.
Additionally, Judin was involved in the establishment of the Building Development Authority when serving at the CIDB.
A new category, BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026, was introduced. Sharvin Christopher Adrian from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) won the trophy for his AI-based smart electrocardiogram classification system. The organization received special mentions for sharing the International Engineering Award and the Special Mention International Engineering Award went to Irene Lock Sow Mei and Serene Lock Sow Mun.
Sharvin, aged 23, developed the AI-based ECG classification system as part of his final-year project to assist in early heart disease screening.
The Engineering Accreditation and Registration Council also reminded students to ensure their engineering programs were accredited by LJM. This step is mandatory for those wishing to practice engineering in Malaysia, with non-compliance potentially resulting in fines up to RM50,000 or a maximum of three years in prison. Legal registration can be done online via the LJM website for RM50, with no renewal required.
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