In conjunction with IEM Engineers’ Run 2016 held on 14 August 2016 in the compound of University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, the Standing Committee on Welfare and Service Matters agreed to introduce cycling in the run. A team of 20 cyclists consisting of IEM members and invited cyclists from Taman Wilayah Cycling Club (TWCC) led by Ir. Awangku Hidup were given an opportunity to kick off the cycling activity after the running event completed along a road track of 5km route. The Guest-of-Honour, YB Datuk Ir. Dr. Abu Bakar bin Mohamad Diah, the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) was given an honor to launch and flag off the cycling. This was the first time cycling being introduced in the event and the participants involved were considered as the pioneer group. In the future IEM Engineers’ Run, a bigger team of IEM cyclists are likely to be invited.To promote further cycling activities in IEM, the Welfare committee is considering of forming a team of IEM cyclists or forming IEM Cycling Club. Application forms are already prepared for interested members who wish to join the club. IEM will consider of organizing cycling or joy ride activity on weekend for the members, joining cycling activities or joy rides organized by local authorities, DBKL, Ministry of Sport, other ministries, other cycling clubs, etc. Cycling jerseys for the team members bearing IEM logo are being considered in order to promote IEM image and identity to the public. IEM also wish to explore new talents among young engineers and likely to provide sponsorship if any members are selected to represent the state or nation in any major tournament.
“Cycling for healthy life”
Standing Committee on Welfare and Service Matters
Click HERE to download Cycling Club Membership Application Form.