Engineers Without Borders Malaysia (EWBM) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 by Latifah Hamzah, Lim Sze Wei, and Sanjiv Indran, and it was officially registered as a charity under Malaysian law in March 2013. EWBM aims to leverage the expertise of engineering students and professionals to implement projects that benefit underprivileged communities in Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and community empowerment [1][2].
Mission and Vision
EWBM’s mission encompasses several key objectives:
- Partnerships: Collaborating with student organizations and NGOs to provide essential services to underserved communities through sustainable engineering solutions.
 - Awareness: Raising awareness about social and welfare issues in Malaysia.
 - Inspiration: Encouraging both engineers and non-engineers to engage in social responsibility.
 - Community Connection: Fostering connections among individuals passionate about humanitarian work in Malaysia.
 
The organization’s vision is for all Malaysians to have access to six fundamental human needs: water, food, shelter, power, education, and healthcare [1][2].
Organizational Structure
EWBM operates through two main branches—EWBM Central and EWBM Sarawak—and supports six student chapters across various universities including:
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
 - Universiti Malaya
 - Monash University Malaysia
 - Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
 - Swinburne University Malaysia
 - Curtin University Malaysia [2].
 
Affiliation
EWBM is affiliated with Engineers Without Borders – International, part of a global federation dedicated to using engineering expertise for humanitarian purposes [1][3].
For more information about their projects or to get involved, interested individuals can visit their official website or contact them directly.
Citations:
[1] https://www.hati.my/engineers-without-borders-malaysia-ewbm/
[2] https://ewb-malaysia.org
[3] https://www.linkedin.com/company/engineers-without-borders-malaysia/
Engineers Without Borders Malaysia (EWBM)
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						Engineers Without Borders Malaysia (EWBM)