Ingenieur Vol 68 Oct-Dec 2016 | Page 10

COVER FEATURE INGENIEUR STRATEGIC ENGINEERING INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW By Dato’ Prof. Ir. Dr Eric Goh, Universiti Sains Malaysia & Chen Nyet Lin, Saroma Engineering Owing to globalisation and the present economic challenges worldwide, the engineering and research sectors need to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge of cost- effective technolog y to confidently progress towards a better tomorrow. The application of novel initiatives for the implementation of strategic engineering innovations aims to maintain the healthy growth momentum of a vibrant industrial sector towards further economic progress beneficial to Malaysia and the global community worldwide. Engineers are always globally acknowledged as the catalysts in designing and constructing building infrastructures and amenities, and manufacturing novel products. At the same time responsibly maintaining high safety and environmental standards aimed towards further sustainability of society worldwide. This article evaluates the benefits of the various strategic economic technological innovations and work practices most effective in propelling an already dynamic engineering sector to another level of world class industrial excellence.   86 VOL - DECEMBER 2016 VOL68 55OCTOBER JUNE 2013