KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor has been
conferred with the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO)
Distinguished Honorary Fellow Award for his visionary policies and understanding of
the engineering community’s role.
The award was presented by IEM President/AFEO Chairman Ir Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang
Choong Luin at Menara Kinabalu, near here today.
Reading the award citation, AFEO Secretary-General, Ir. Prof. Dr David Chuah Joon
Huang said: “It is to be awarded to those persons such as Deputy/Vice Presidents of a country, Deputy Prime Minister, Heads of Ministry and very prominent persons in high positions and rank and world-renowned figures who have rendered very substantial and
outstanding services to the engineering profession, the Institution and the ASEAN
nation.
“His (Hajiji) impactful contributions to community development, economic progress, and effective governance highlight a leader deeply committed to Sabah’s welfare. His
adept governance, visionary policies, and understanding of the engineering
community’s role make him a fitting candidate for recognition in the ASEAN region.”
Accompanied by AER Head Commissioner Ir. Simon Yeong Chin Chow and the IEM
Sabah committee led by its chairman, Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj. Jaafar, Chiang briefed
the Chief Minister on the 42nd Conference of the AFEO (CAFEO) to be hosted by the
Institute of Engineering Malaysia (IEM) Sabah at the Sabah International Convention
Centre from October 22 to 24.
Themed “Charting ASEAN Growth with Digital Transformation, Smart Engineering, and
Green Solutions”, the 42nd CAFEO is expected to attract 1,200 to 1,500 participants. The AFEO Distinguished Honorary Fellow Award is normally given in conjunction with
the opening ceremony of the CAFEO. -pr/BNN
