Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Salam Sejahtera and a very good morning.

Salam Segulai Sejalai!

Yang Berbahagia distinguished guests, fellow engineers, representatives of government agencies, industry partners, members of the engineering fraternity, students, and ladies and gentlemen.

It is a pleasure to be here in Sarawak, a state with a bold vision for development, a strong sense of identity and significant opportunities to shape the future of Malaysia.

This occasion is particularly meaningful as the BEM Roadshow and Open Day in Sarawak is held in conjunction with Hari Profesion Teknikal Negara 2026, or HPTN 2026, hosted by JKR Sarawak.

With the theme “Profesion Teknikal Pemacu Kelestarian”, HPTN 2026 recognises the important role of technical professionals in driving sustainable development, embracing technological advancement and developing the talent needed for the future.

I would like to congratulate JKR Sarawak and all parties involved in bringing this important national event to Sarawak. This collaboration reflects a principle that is central to our profession.

Segulai Sejalai — we move forward together.

No major transformation can be achieved by one organisation or one profession alone. Progress requires government, industry, academia and technical professionals to work together towards a common purpose.

As Sarawak advances its development ambitions towards 2030, engineering will be central to translating its aspirations into reality. From energy and infrastructure to digitalisation, industrial innovation and sustainable development, our engineers must be ready not only to support change, but to help lead it.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The Board of Engineers Malaysia's Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets out our direction through four strategic thrusts: Talent, Governance, Recognition and Innovation.

Through Talent, we aim to strengthen the development and retention of engineering professionals.

Through Governance, we seek to reinforce our regulatory authority, professional standards and public protection.

Through Recognition, we aim to strengthen the standing of Malaysian engineering expertise nationally and internationally.

And through Innovation, we seek to prepare our profession and industry for technological advancement and future demands.

For Sarawak, these priorities provide an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between engineers, industry, government and educational institutions, ensuring that our profession remains relevant and ready for the next phase of development.

To our young engineers and engineering students, the future belongs to those who are willing to learn, adapt and take responsibility. Build your technical competence, embrace digital technologies and never compromise your integrity.

To our experienced professionals and industry leaders, let us share our knowledge, create opportunities for emerging talent and help shape an engineering profession that is respected for both its competence and its character.

And to our fellow engineers in Sarawak, BEM is committed to engaging with the profession and working collectively to strengthen engineering practice and public confidence.

As artificial intelligence and digitalisation reshape our work, we must remember that progress is not measured by technology alone. It is measured by the quality of our decisions, the safety of our work and the value we create for society.

Let this Roadshow and Open Day, together with HPTN 2026, serve as a platform to strengthen professional collaboration, inspire the next generation and demonstrate how technical expertise can contribute to sustainable development.

Salam Segulai Sejalai! Let us move forward together, strengthen our profession together and shape the future of engineering together.

With that, it is my pleasure to officially open the BEM Roadshow and Open Day 2026 in Sarawak.

Thank you.

Wabillahi taufik wal hidayah, wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.