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on a programme to create an examination system termed the “Professional Competency Examination” (PCE) which is now embedded in the REA as a major “safeguard” measure. On passing the PCE a Professional Engineer will be issued a Practising Certificate to provide professional engineering services in the country. The PCE is a second tier examination conducted by BEM, which tests a Professional Engineer’s competence in understanding national and local standards, rules, regulations and laws. A licence to practice in Malaysia is subject to passing this examination. The license is renewable every year subject to the Professional Engineer having undergone Continuous Professional Development programmes accredited by BEM. As seen from Figure 19, the Professional Competency Examination is just one of four safeguard measures that BEM is overseeing to ensure the quality of services provided by both local and foreign engineers. Each safeguard measure has been designed to suit the registered person’s responsibility and accountability under the REA. At each level, the competency of the registered person is tested. It should be noted that the Practising Certificate is essentially a “license” which is renewable every year subject to the Professional Engineer obtaining the requisite number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours. 12.0 Is the engineering profession so liberal wit