4.1.8 A registered Engineering Technologist shall not issue any statement , criticism or argument on technical matters that are inspired or paid for by interested parties , unless he has prefaced his comments by explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf he is speaking and by revealing the existence of any interest he may have in the matter .
4.1.9 A registered Engineering Technologist shall notify the Board in writing within three ( 3 ) months –
( i ) if he is convicted of an offence involving false or negligent certification , fraud or dishonesty in Malaysia or elsewhere ; or
( ii ) if he becomes a bankrupt .
4.2 Registered Engineering Technologist to certify work only if he has supervised , witnessed or inspected such work , etc .
4.2.1 A registered Engineering Technologist shall keep proper records of his participation , supervision , inspection or witnessing of activities on site including the dates and time , subject-matter , condition of site , weather , etc .
4.2.2 A registered Engineering Technologist shall check or verify with due diligence the accuracy of facts and data before he signs or endorses any statement or certification . He shall not sign on such documents unless he has supervised , witnessed or inspected the carrying out of such work .
4.2.3 A registered Engineering Technologist shall bring to the attention of the Engineer or Employer at the earliest possible opportunity of any instance where the work or materials used are not in compliance with the specifications , drawings or conditions of contract .
4.2.4 A registered Engineering Technologist shall not issue instructions to the Contractor or give verification or approval to works carried out by the Contractor unless he has been authorised by the Engineer or Employer to do so .
4.2.5 A registered Engineering Technologist shall not reveal facts , data or information without the prior consent of the Engineer or Employer , past and present , except as authorised or required by law or when the withholding of such information is contrary to the safety , health and interest of the public .
4.2.6 A registered Engineering Technologist having knowledge of any violation of this Code of Conduct or any law or regulation shall report thereon to the Engineer or Employer and , where relevant , also to public authorities and cooperate with the Engineer or Employer in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required .
4.3 Registered Engineering Technologist not to accept benefit from more than one party , etc .
4.3.1 A registered Engineering Technologist shall not accept any benefit or compensation , financial or otherwise , from more than one party for professional engineering services on the same project , or for professional engineering services pertaining to the same project , unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties .
4.3.2 A registered Engineering Technologist shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest that may influence or appear to influence his judgment or the quality of his services .
4.3.3 A registered Engineering Technologist shall not solicit or accept any consideration , financial or otherwise , directly or indirectly , from outside agents in connection with the work for which he is responsible .
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