115 engineers pass Malaysia’s Professional Competency Examination 2025, qualifying for PEPC registration and strengthening the national engineering profession.
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of 115 engineers in passing the Professional Competency Examination (PCE) 2025 strengthens the country’s engineering profession. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) said the achievement reflects the high competence and professionalism of local engineers.
Nanta congratulated the successful individuals in a statement. He said their success is a source of pride and enhances the profession’s national and international reputation.
A total of 583 candidates sat for the exam simultaneously in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. The 115 who passed are now qualified to apply for registration as Professional Engineers with a Practising Certificate (PEPC).
The examination was held on Oct 25 and 26 last year. The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) officially announced the results on Jan 22.
Nanta said the BEM-conducted exam is recognised internationally. This ensures Malaysian engineers possess qualifications equivalent to global standards.
Under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967, BEM regulates the engineering profession and assesses professionalism. Nanta said its role ensures public safety and national interests are protected.
He encouraged more local professional engineers to take the PCE. He described it as a key step to advance careers and contribute expertise to national development.
“The government sees the need to produce more registered professional engineers to support the national sustainable development agenda,” he added. He urged qualified engineers to step up to a higher professional level.
For unsuccessful candidates in PCE 2025, appeals can be submitted to BEM no later than Feb 6. All appeals will be considered transparently according to existing guidelines.
Applications for PCE 2026 will open from April 1 to Aug 31. Further information will be announced through BEM’s official communication channels.
