Good day to all IEM (Southern Branch) members,
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024 introduces mandatory requirements for large energy users, including the appointment of a Registered Energy Manager (REM Type 1) certified by the Energy Commission (ST). Non-compliance may result in enforcement action and penalties.
To support organisations in meeting these requirements, the IEM Training Academy (IEMTA), in collaboration with the IEM (Southern Branch) (IEMSB), is organising the Registered Energy Manager (REM) – Type 1 (5-Day Intensive) programme and bringing this training to Johor.
Why send your staff now?
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Legal compliance: Fulfil EECA 2024 obligations by appointing certified REM Type 1 personnel.
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Operational savings: Identify and implement energy-saving measures to reduce utility bills and operating costs.
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Risk reduction: Demonstrate due diligence and reduce exposure to penalties.
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Strategic value: Build internal capability to support sustainability and carbon-reduction targets.
What sets this programme apart: Industry-based trainers (20+ years’ experience)
This training is delivered by IEMTA’s certified trainers comprising senior practitioners and subject-matter experts from industry and key institutions, each with more than 20 years of practical experience in energy management, facilities operations, plant maintenance, project delivery, energy auditing, and regulatory/standards development. Participants benefit from real-world case insights and applied guidance beyond theory.
Trainers include:
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Ir. Francis Xavier Jacob (Energy Commission / standards & technical committees; REM)
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Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gobbi Ramasamy (Power electronics, motor drives; REM)
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Ir. Luk Chau Beng (Power plant operations & turnaround; REM)
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Ir. Gopal Narian Kutty (Former Senior Director JKR; former National Project Director BSEEP-UNDP; 30+ years in energy management & sustainable construction; REM)
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Ir. Al-Khairi Mohd Daud (25 years in plant/facilities & energy management consultancy; regular lecturer for MOH & Energy Commission; REM)
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Ir. Chong Chew Fan (Electrical & instrumentation design/project management; REM)
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Ir. Lim Kim Ten (Standards/guidelines development; industrial advisory/examination panels)
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Ir. Tan Jin Kiong (Facilities and township management; quality accreditation surveyor)
Course snapshot
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Course: Registered Energy Manager (REM) — Type 1 (5-Day Intensive)
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Dates: Series 4 | 20–24 April 2026
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Location: Johor (Venue: TBC)
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Fee (HRDC claimable):
Who should attend
Facility managers, engineers, energy/utility officers, building owners, sustainability officers, and designated compliance officers.
If you would like to nominate participants or request further details (course outline, registration process, or HRDC documentation), please REPLY ALL to this email, or you may reach us at 07-331 9705, and we will assist accordingly.
Thank you.
Regards,
IEM (SB) Secretariat
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