^{From left : Prof. Log. Ts. Is. Dr Othman Ibrahim, YBhg Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila, YBhg. Academician Dato' Ir. (Dr.) Lee Yee Cheong, YBhg. Tan Sri (Dr.) Halim Bin Mohammad, YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, YBhg. Dato' LAr. Haji Ismail Bin Ngah and Assoc Prof Ts Dr Jessica Ong.}


PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Dinner on 23 July 2025 at the Millennium Ballroom, Le Meridien Putrajaya, celebrating the spirit of professionalism and its vital role in Malaysia’s progress under the theme “Empowering Professionals, Advancing the Nation.”

The event was graced by YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Deputy Minister of Works, as the Guest of Honour, alongside Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, President of BIM, and leaders of BIM’s 23 professional member institutions.

In his keynote address, YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan praised Malaysia’s professional community as “the minds and hearts that shape our economy, heal our people, design our cities, secure our systems, and safeguard our values.”

“Malaysia’s future depends not only on policy but on the professionals who bring those policies to life. Tonight, we celebrate the brilliance, dedication, and unity of minds that drive our nation forward. BIM represents the spirit of collaboration that we must champion in all sectors — because progress is a shared journey,” he added.

Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, in his welcoming remarks, underscored BIM’s commitment to professional excellence and unity.

“This dinner is not merely a celebration — it is a reaffirmation of our shared purpose. Across disciplines, we are united in our drive to empower professionals and support Malaysia’s growth through integrity, innovation, and collaboration,” he said.

Reflecting on his term as BIM President, Prof. Juan added:

“Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the resilience, innovation, and unity of our professional community. Serving as President of BIM has been a humbling journey — one that affirmed my belief that when diverse professions come together under a shared vision, the possibilities for nation-building are endless. We must continue to harness this collective strength to accelerate Malaysia’s progress as a high-income country.”

Honouring Excellence in the Professional Landscape

Two prestigious awards were presented to recognize exceptional contributions:

1. BIM Professional Excellence Award

This award honours outstanding individual members from BIM Member Institutions across four professional clusters:

● Medical & Health Care
● Engineering, Construction & Property
● Pure and Applied Science
● Accounting, Business, Commercial and Legal

Recipients:

● YBhg. Dato' LAr. Haji Ismail Bin Ngah – Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)
● YBhg Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila – Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (MAVMA)

2. BIM Lifetime Achievement Award

As BIM’s highest accolade, this award recognises lifelong dedication and excellence in professional service.

Recipients:

● YBhg. Academician Dato' Ir. (Dr.) Lee Yee Cheong – The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
● YBhg. Tan Sri (Dr.) Halim Bin Mohammad – The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM)

In closing, Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching reflected on the broader role of professionals in shaping Malaysia’s future:

“Let this be a reminder that every professional, regardless of field, carries the potential to leave a lasting impact. Let us continue to inspire, to serve, and to uplift — not only our respective professions but the nation as a whole.” 

About Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM):
Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia is a national umbrella body representing professionals and professional institutions in Malaysia. BIM is committed to promoting professionalism, ethics, capacity building and national development through inter-professional collaboration and policy advocacy. 

SOURCE: Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Lisa Chong
Email: lisa.chong@bim.org.my
Tel: +6012 672 3898

--BERNAMA