APU Shines with a Double Triumph at the 67th IEM Annual Dinner

The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) 67th Annual Dinner and Awards Night proved a momentous occasion for Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), as Mechatronics Engineering graduate Chung Yu Qin was honoured with the IEM Gold Medal Award 2025, while Assistant Professor from the School of Engineering and Visionary AI Studio Lead, Asst Prof Ir EUR ING Ts Dr Lau Chee Yong, received the Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE). 

Held on 18 April 2026, the evening stood as a testament to the calibre of engineering talent nurtured at APU, with both a distinguished academic and an outstanding graduate securing prestigious accolades that celebrate the very best of Malaysia’s engineering fraternity.

The Gold Medal is among the most distinguished student honours conferred by IEM, awarded to graduates who exemplify exceptional academic excellence and strong professional potential. Chung received the accolade from IEM President Ir Yau Chau Fong. 

For Chung, the recognition marks a fitting culmination of years of dedication, discipline, and passion for engineering—a defining milestone not only for him, but also for the wider APU community. 

Further elevating the university’s achievement, Dr Lau was recognised with the Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) by the Electrical Engineering Technical Division (EETD) of IEM. The award honours outstanding contributions to the engineering profession, reflecting Dr Lau’s sustained commitment to advancing research, innovation, and engineering education.

APU’s Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer (CIEO), Professor Ir EUR ING Dr Vinesh Thiruchelvam, extended his warmest congratulations to both recipients. “These achievements reflect the spirit of excellence that APU strives to instil in every student and academic. Chung Yu Qin’s Gold Medal is a shining testament to what our graduates can accomplish when supported by the right environment, mentorship, and opportunities to excel,” he remarked. 

Echoing this sentiment, Head of the School of Engineering, Professor Ir Dr Siva Kumar Sivanesan, expressed equal pride. “We are immensely proud of Chung Yu Qin and Dr Lau Chee Yong. Chung’s national recognition by IEM reflects the strength and quality of engineering education at APU. It reaffirms our commitment to producing graduates who are not only technically proficient, but also professionally distinguished,” he said.

This double triumph at the 67th IEM Annual Dinner and Awards Night stands as a powerful affirmation of APU’s position as a premier institution for engineering education in Malaysia—where academic excellence and professional recognition go hand in hand.