IEEE Women In Engineering Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (2026)

26/11/2025

🌟 AFTERNOON UPLIFT: WIE in Focus – Elevating WIE to New Horizons
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📍 Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu
🗓️ 29 October 2025 | Hybrid Session

We are delighted to share the success of our WIE@TENCON 2025 special session hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering Malaysia Section during IEEE TENCON 2025 💜

The session featured empowering insights from IEEE Region 10 women leaders who are shaping the future of technology, innovation, and inclusive leadership.

🎤 Panel Speakers & Their Focus Areas:

🔹 Prof. Dr. Takako Hashimoto (Japan) — Online
IEEE Region 10 Director
➡️ Leading with purpose: strengthening women’s leadership across R10 & advocating for policy involvement at regional levels

🔹 Prof. Dr. Supavadee Aramvith (Thailand) — Online
Chair-Elect, IEEE New Initiatives Committee
➡️ Innovation in action: encouraging women engineers to bring transformative ideas under the IEEE New Initiatives Program

🔹 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Jamilah Raja Yusof (Malaysia) — Physical
Chair, IEEE WIE Malaysia
➡️ Malaysian WIE journey: scaling impact through nationwide WIE programs, visibility, outreach, and leadership empowerment

🔹 Ms. Warunika Hippola (Sri Lanka) — Physical
IEEE Region 10 WIE Representative (South Asia)
➡️ Empowering the next generation: strengthening South Asia’s Women in Tech movement through skills and inclusion

🟣 Special Highlight Speaker
🔹 Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz (Bangladesh) — Online
Past IEEE WIE Chair
➡️ Humanitarian engineering innovations supporting disability communities and Driving technology for humanity and promoting inclusive innovation

💡 Key Reflections

✨ Women-led leadership accelerates IEEE’s global progress
✨ Diversity fuels meaningful innovation
✨ United regional networks amplify women’s voice in engineering
✨ Building confidence and opportunities for young women is a shared responsibility

Our deepest appreciation to IEEE Malaysia Section, TENCON 2025 Organizing Team, supporting IEEE Chapters, and all enthusiastic attendees onsite and online.

Together, we are Elevating WIE to New Horizons 🚀💜

03/10/2025

Women in Microwaves (WiM) Session Report
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IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference (RFM 2025)
Date: 18 September 2025
Venue: Bahang Bay Hotel, Penang (Hybrid Session)
Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

The Women in Microwaves (WiM) Panel Session was successfully gathered women professionals from academia and industry to share their experiences, leadership perspectives, and personal journeys in the RF and microwave field. The event was joint organised by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Malaysia, IEEE AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter in conjunction with RFM 2025.

The session featured four speakers:

Dr. Rohani Bakar shared insights on her transition from Japan to Malaysia, highlighting how international mobility influenced her career development.

Dr. Khairul Nisak Md Hasan discussed her active involvement in Women in Engineering (WIE) and emphasized advocacy, representation, and the importance of supporting women through professional networks.

Ir. Ts. S Juhaida Yusof Reem spoke on the challenges and strengths of women working in industry, underscoring the role of resilience in navigating career advancement.

Prof. Ir. Dr. Fauziahanim Che Seman presented on leadership in empowering women and young academics, focusing on how leadership roles can create meaningful impact and open pathways for the next generation, especially women in STEM and early-career researchers.

The session provided a meaningful platform for discussion on empowerment, visibility, and future opportunities for women in microwaves. Participation from both physical and virtual attendees contributed to an engaging exchange of experiences and ideas.

17/09/2025

🌟 Join Us at the IEEE Women in Microwaves (WiM) Session! 🌟
The 10th IEEE International RF & Microwave Conference (RFM2025) in collaboration with Women In Engineering (WIE) Malaysia are proudly presents the WiM Session:
"Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Women in Microwaves"
📅 Date: 18 September 2025 (Thursday)
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
📍 Venue: Sireh I, Bahang Bay Hotel, Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia
✨ Moderator:
- Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Saidatul Norlyana Azemi
✨ WiM/WiE Speakers:
* Ir. Ts. S Juhaida Yusof (Awarta Sdn Bhd, Malaysia)
* Prof. Ir. Dr. Fauziahanim Che Seman (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
* Dr. Rohani Bakar (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
* Mdm. Khairul Nisak Md Hasan (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia)
This session highlights inspiring women leaders in microwaves engineering, sharing their journey in advancing technology, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future.

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and network!
🔗 FREE admission

31/08/2025

Happy 68th Merdeka Day, Malaysia!
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On this Merdeka Day, we celebrate not only Malaysia’s independence but also the values that unite us as a diverse community.

At IEEE Women in Engineering Malaysia, we believe that true independence is reflected in opportunities for all where people of every background, gender, and discipline can come together to advance knowledge, drive innovation, and build a better future of Malaysia.

As we honor the sacrifices of those who came before us, let us continue to inspire the next generation with a spirit of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity. Together, we can shape a Malaysia that is progressive, sustainable, and welcoming to all.

We are proud to be part of this journey.

31/07/2025

📢 Calling all engineers, students, and professionals!
Be part of the inspiring session AFTERNOON UPLIFT: WIE IN FOCUS, themed "Elevating WIE to New Horizons", held in conjunction with TENCON 2025.
✨ Be part of a powerful conversation with leading women in engineering and technology from across the globe:
⭐ Prof. Dr. Takako Hashimoto
⭐ Prof. Dr. Celia Shanaz
⭐ Ms. Warunika Hippola
⭐ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supavadee Aramvith
⭐ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Jamilah Raja Yusof
⭐ Prof. Ir. Dr. Zuhaina Zakaria (Moderator)

📅 Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
🕝 Time: 2.30 PM (MYT)
📍 Venue: Sabah International Convention Centre
Entry Details:
✅ FREE for registered TENCON 2025 participants
💸 Only RM 20 for non-participants
📲 Interested to join us? Register now at 👉 https://bit.ly/WIE_Tencon25

10/07/2025

🌟 WIE Malaysia x InnoSTEM NEXUS 2025! 🌟

WIE Malaysia was proud to co-organize InnoSTEM NEXUS 2025 in collaboration with the Computer Engineering Club and U-Science UMS on 14 June 2025 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah!

The event brought together 52 brilliant students from 5 secondary schools to compete in a dynamic and hands-on STEM Innovation Competition, an inspiring day of creativity, technology, and teamwork!

💡 Event Highlights:
🔹 STEM Innovation Challenge – Empowering young minds to showcase their creative tech solutions
🎮 Game Talk: LearnAI by Ir. Dr. Mazlina Mamat – Sparking interest in the world of artificial intelligence
🍤 Keropok Creation Challenge – Where AI meets culinary innovation to design unique keropok flavors!

👩‍🔬 WIE Malaysia also proudly sponsored the Best All-Girl Team Medal, awarded to The Tulip Girls from SMK St. John Tuaran under the Bright Mind – Women in Engineering category.

👏 Congratulations to all participants for their incredible energy, ideas, and teamwork! We can’t wait to see how you shape the future of STEM!

06/06/2025

🌙 Eidul-Adha Mubarak to all who are celebrating!
May this blessed occasion bring peace, joy, and renewed faith. May Allah accept your sacrifices and shower you with His mercy and forgiveness. 💫✨

04/06/2025

To all WIE members in IEEE Malaysia Section:
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Call for submissions: 2025 "WIE Design" Infographics
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IEEE Region 10 Women in Engineering Committee (R10 WIEC) is calling on all R10 WIE members to consider submitting an infographic regarding the WIE membership. The most creative and beautiful designs will be made into banners to be displayed at the R10 flagship conferences this year.

The printed banners will be gifted to the WIE AGs of the winning entrants at the end of the year and up to USD$50 will be provided for each winning WIE AG to make additional prints of their infographic.

Details at: https://wie.ieeer10.org/2025-call-for-infographics/

30/03/2025

Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

With a heart full of gratitude, WIE Malaysia wish Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin to all followers. May this Syawal bring blessings, happiness, and prosperity to all.

Eid is a time to strengthen bonds, seek forgiveness, and celebrate the triumph of self-discipline and devotion. May we continue to be blessed with good health, success, and peace in all aspects of life.

Wishing everyone a joyful celebration! 🌸

10/03/2025

This week, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in engineering and technology. At IEEE Women in Engineering Malaysia, we are committed to empowering women, fostering inclusivity, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Let’s continue breaking barriers, driving change, and shaping a future where diversity in STEM thrives.💪

05/03/2025

🌟 Announcing New IEEE WIE Malaysia Line Up 🌟

We’re delighted to introduce the new 2025 -2026 IEEE WIE Malaysia Committee, a passionate and dynamic team committed to driving impact, innovation, and inclusivity!

A heartfelt thank you to the previous committee for their dedication and remarkable contributions. Your hard work has paved the way for continued progress, and we are honored to carry forward your legacy.

Together, let’s empower, inspire, and create more opportunities for women in engineering across Malaysia!

18/02/2025

🌟 Women in Engineering (WiE) Session at the 2024 Malaysia–Japan Workshop on Radio Technology (MJRWT2024). 🌟

Our recent event, "Exploring Diversity and Inclusion in the Daily Lives of Working People Worldwide", held during MJRWT 2024, is now featured in the February issue of IEEE Microwave Magazine!

Read the full article in Microwave Magazine here:

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10837014

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