Press Release and Letters

• 2024

  Press Release/Letters for 2024
  17 Oct	:	IES’ forum letter reply, published on 17 October 2024 on Lianhe Zaobao: Exchange Station: committed to solving the problem of shortage of engineering talents

• 2023

  Press Release/Letters for 2022
  17 Jan	:	IES celebrates 56th Annual Dinner with launch of the IES Green Plan 2030

• 2022

  Press Release/Letters for 2022
  19 Nov	:	Student Winners Commended for Brilliant Artificial Intelligence Solutions

• 2021

  Press Release/Letters for 2021
  22 Jan	:	New Certification Scheme to Recognise Engineering Technologists and Technicians

• 2020

  Press Release/Letters for 2020
  21 Nov	:	Celebration of Engineering Brilliance and Launch of New Partnerships in Artificial Intelligence at National Engineers Day 2020
  30 Jul	:	Dr Richard Kwok to lead The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) as 28th President

• 2019

  Press Release/Letters for 2019
  10 Oct	:	IES Celebrates 53rd Anniversary with Recognition of Exemplary Contributions to Engineering and Launch of New Initiatives
  28 Aug	:	Innovative Engineers Won Top Honours for Outstanding Contributions to Mitigating Climate Change and Enhancing Singapore’s Liveability
  28 Aug	:	World Engineers Summit 2019 Convened Global Engineering Experts to Make Future Cities More Sustainable, Liveable with Technology
  20 Jul	:	Youths Clinched Awards for Engineering Ingenuity at National Engineers Day 2019

• 2018

  Press Release/Letters for 2018
  14 November	:	ASEAN engineers celebrate outstanding engineering achievements and commit action in various initiatives at CAFEO 36
  13 November	:	CAFEO 36 focuses on engineering rail connectivity and fostering excellence in engineering education
  2 November	:	IES presented with ASEAN Energy Awards 2018 for the IES Green Building
  17 August	:	Young Singapore engineer named sole winner of global sustainable development competition
  28 July	:	Students lauded for creating smart solutions to transform quality of life
  26 July	:	Best in engineering win IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards 2018
  20 July	:	Mutual recognition for Chartered Engineers in Singapore and the Netherlands
  19 July	:	Global experts in ceramic technologies to gather in Singapore to drive sustainable development
  17 July	:	Youths to pitch engineering ideas for Smart Nation at National Engineers Day 2018
  25 May	:	The Institution of Engineers, Singapore inaugurates Prof Yeoh Lean Weng as 27th President
  07 April	:	Launch of “Engineering a First World – 50 Feats that Transformed Singapore” Coffee Table Book
  02 April	:	Experts placed technology at the core of workplace safety and health culture in Singapore
  25 February	:	Northwest CDC Media Advisory: Northwest CDC inks first MOU with professional body to build SMEs capabilities and expand CSR efforts
  11 January	:	(JOINT PRESS RELEASE WITH PSA CORPORATION LTD) PSA Corporation Ltd and The Institution of Engineers, Singapore Launch Chartered Engineer Certification Programme for the Port and Marine Sector

• 2017

  Press Release/Letters for 2017
  01 December	:	(JOINT PRESS RELEASE WITH IRSE & LTA) Strengthening Signalling Capability to Enhance Rail Reliability
  29 November	:	Outstanding Singapore Engineering Achievements Received Regional Accolades at CAFEO35
  24 October	:	The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Launches “50 Years of Engineering in Singapore” Book to Celebrate Five Decades of Engineering Excellence
  21 July	:	Students Applauded for Smart Energy Innovations at Energy Innovation Challenge 2017
  20 July	:	IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards 2017 – Twelve Local Engineering Projects Win Top Honours for Transforming Lives and Economy
  19 July	:	Luminary Global Energy Leaders Convened in Singapore to Support Low Carbon Future
  10 July	:	National Engineers Day 2017 to Bring Youths to Leading Edge of Engineering
  05 June	:	Er. Tan Seng Chuan Conferred Top Regional Engineering Honour
  11 May	:	Singapore to Convene Luminary Global Energy Leaders to Support Low Carbon Future
  15 February	:	The Institution of Engineers, Singapore Identifies with Committee on the Future Economy (CFE) Report’s Strategies and Recommendations
  16 January	:	“For Engineers by Engineers” Leadership Programmes Celebrate New Successes

• 2016

  Press Release/Letters for 2016
  25 July	:	Four Student Teams Crowned Alternative Energy  Champions at Energy Innovation Challenge 2016
  23 July	:	Thirteen Outstanding Local Engineering Teams Lauded for Exemplary Contributions to Singapore
  20 July	:	Youths to Vie for Alternative Energy Champion Titles at National Engineers Day 2016 (FINAL)
  01 July	:	IES Culminates Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Gala Dinner Graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
  26 May	:	Er  Edwin Khew to assume Presidency of The Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)
  25 April	:	IES and NTUC Partner Industry Champions to Launch Advanced Engineers Leadership (AEL) Programme
  16 February	:	The Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) Launches New Green Home for Engineers

• 2015

  Press Release/Letters for 2015
  23 July	:	The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) Awards Lifetime Accolade to Engineering Pioneer in Environmental and Water Management and Recognises Notable Local Engineering Projects
  22 July	:	World Engineers Summit (WES) on Climate Change 2015 Gathers Engineers and Climate Change Experts in Singapore to Drive Global Climate Resilience
  03 June	:	World Engineers Summit (WES) on Climate Change 2015 Set to Generate Action to Tackle Climate Change with Engineering Innovations
  29 May	:	Engineers in the railway and transportation sector to be accredited under the IES Chartered Engineer Programme
  10 February	:	IES Vantage Views II Book Presentation Ceremony
  28 January	:	IES Launches IES-SG50 Campaign to Commemorate Singapore’s 50th Birthday and Celebrate Engineers’ Nation-Building Contributions

• 2014

  Press Release/Letters for 2014
  24 October	:	IES Presents Distinguished Engineering Pioneer with Prestigious Accolade for Lifetime Contribution to the Industry and the Nation
  23 May	:	The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) to Inaugurate Engineer Chong Kee Sen as New President