The Graduate and Student (G&S) Section of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia was established more than 30 years ago (in the early 70s). The main objective of the G&S Section is to cultivate and expose young engineers into the professional engineering world. At the same time, this exposure will enhance their rapport among fellow engineers and acts as a platform for them to embark on a career in engineering. As at May 2004, the G&S Section has over 7800 members, which amounts to almost half of total IEM membership. Approximately 3/4 of this figure comprise of Graduate members, with the balance being Student members. These figures are expected to significantly increase in the near future as a growing pool of technical engineering expertise is necessary to support Malaysia's rapid path towards industrialisation. As the G&S Section sails into the New Millennium foreseeing more challenges ahead, the current Committee has recently spent significant effort to develop a clear vision of the Section's role in IEM.

• To provide updates and publications in a holistic manner, to facilitate applications towards Professional Engineer status, which can be accessed with ease and convenience.

• To organise activities that serve the needs of G&S members and to enhance their skills (also to help them fulfill the requirement for professional development).

• To liaise with senior members in the main committee on decisions and planning concerning issues affecting Graduate and Student members.
  
  To promote the G&S to members.

• To conduct membership drives or outreach programmes to reach population of engineering graduates and students. To effectively disseminate awareness of the IEM G&S.

• To inform members on the relevance of the IEM and G&S to their career and interest.
  
  To encourage interaction and fellowship among members.

• To organise social and sports activities that promote interaction among members