Volume 5, Issue 1 March 2020

Reports

2019 Promotional Activities of Press-in Technology in Malaysia
Nor Azizi Yusoff
Research Center for Soft Soil (RECESS)
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia
The construction industry, by its very nature, is a big user of natural resources in which triggering a great concern overenvironmental issue such as the climate change. Surely, the construction world should be evolved and revolutionize witha better construction practice. In answering these urgent needs, Several activities were initiated in Malaysia towidespread the concept of Press-in engineering and to disperse these sustainable agenda to this country.
Our first activity was initiated after the fasting month of Ramadhan. The Hari Raya Gathering was initiated on the 13th
June 2019 by Research Centre for Soft Soils (RECESS),
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. As the Head of
this research centre, I took this opportunity to gather
the researchers and industrial partners to communicate
and promote a good relationship between university
and the society. We are honoured by having our guestof honour YB. Datuk Dr. Shahruddin bin Mohd Salleh,
the Deputy Minister of Federal Territories of Malaysia
to officiate our gathering. In addition, Datuk Ir. Hj.
Abdullah Isnin, Director General, Department ofIrrigation and Drainage (DID) and Universiti Tun Hussein
Onn Malaysia (UTHM) Vice Chancellor, Professor Datuk
Ts. Dr. Wahid Razzaly, RECESS fellow researchers andstudents, UTHM top management and staff also
attended the gathering. During the gathering, Mr. Heng
Photo 1. Mr. Heng Li shared his experience on Press-in
Li and Mr. Takata from Giken Sesisakusho Asia
technology to the honorable Deputy Minister and UTHM(Singapore) Pte. Ltd. delivered a simple explanation ofVice Chancellor
this technology to the honourable Deputy Minister andothers.
Science is an important subject that teaches us about
ourselves and everything around us. However, it does
not appeal to everyone. In an effort to cultivate interestand instil love in science and technology amongst
Malaysians, the country has launched this National
Science Week 2019 for the last few years. I took thisopportunity to share Press-in technology and my R&D
activities at RECESS, UTHM with students at Bukit
Gambir Secondary School in conjunction with thisNational Science Week. I believed that the university isresponsible to enhance student’s interest in science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
among the younger generation. Press-in technology will
be a great example on how science, technology andinnovation could facilitate a sustainable nation andconstruction industry. It is also interesting to share
UTHM and RECESS experience in working together withIPA and Giken in promoting the application of thissustainable technology in Malaysia.

Photo 2. Some of the attendees had a photo session with thehonorable Deputy Minister and UTHM Vice Chancellor afterthe event

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Photo 4. Sharing Press-in technology with teacher
and students of Bukit Gambir Secondary School

Photo 3. School children and teacher had a group
photo in front of RECESS booth

My next program is to deliver a technical talk at Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Terengganu branch. I wascommenced on the 15th August 2019 at the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Terengganu branch seminar room.
The technical talk was initiated by Ir. Nina Imelda M. Sulanah attracted close to 20 participants to attend the technicalsession. Most of the attendees are professional engineers in civil engineering field. Two lectures entitle ‘Silent pilingtechnology: Introduction and overview’ and ‘Silent piling technology: recent applications and research in Malaysia’ weredelivered during that session. At the same occasion, Mdm. Tuan Norhayati presented her paper entitle ‘Vibration
monitoring on building due to construction activities and human walking’. Both presentations were made in order topromote more sustainable construction activity in Terengganu.

Photo 5. A group photo after IEM Terengganu Technical Talk
My next trip was in September 2019. I had a seriesof presentation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia under thearrangement made by Research Centre for Soft Soil(RECESS), Institute of Integrated Engineering,Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. The event
demonstrated (RECESS) commitment in facilitating
Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM)
with the cutting-edge technology such as Press-in
piling technology from Japan and YJACK pile load test
method. The meeting was held at CREAM office,Sunway Putra Tower, Kuala Lumpur. CREAM aspired
to be globally recognized as the leading institute for
Research and Development (R&D) that drives
quality, innovation, technology and skills towards
achieving sustainability in the construction industry.
The meeting could be a driver in a researchcollaboration between CREAM, IPA, RECESS andPhoto 6. Conduction a presentation related to Press-in
technology during a technical session
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UTHM in the near future. I would like to acknowledge CREAM's CEO, Dato' Ir Rozaimi and Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden for thisopportunity. Thank you too for Giken Seisakusho Asia (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Koye (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and YJACKTechnology Sdn. Bhd. in supporting the meeting with a sharing session of Press-in and YJACK technology success stories
in Malaysia and Singapore.

Photo 7. A group photo with CREAM CEO after themeeting

Photo 8. Mr. Takata of Giken Asia (Singapore) presented apresentation to CREAM

On the same day, the next engagement was with Tenaga National Berhad (TNB). The meeting was headed by TNB ChiefEngineer, Grid Solution Expertise Department, Ir.
Muhamad Shukri Rahimi and attended by several
TNB engineers, UTHM, Giken Seisakusho Asia(Singapore) Pte. Ltd., YJACK Technology (Malaysia)
Sdn. Bhd. and KOYE (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. For record,
Tenaga Nasional Berhad is the largest electricity
utility in Malaysia and also one of the largest
electricity companies in Asia with core business ofproviding electricity to the country’s businesses,
homes and industries. The company is 69 years ofexistence and Malaysia’s leading electricity utility
with a presence throughout Peninsular Malaysia,
Sabah and Labuan. At this event, Giken, YJACK,
KOYE and RECESS, UTHM shared our experience in
Press-in, YJACK pile load test and other research andPhoto 9. A group photo with TNB staff after the meetingdevelopment initiative at RECESS, UTHM
sessiontechnologies to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
Thank you for the opportunity.
In summary, the collaboration between universities
and the industry is increasingly perceived as avehicle to enhance innovation through knowledge
exchange. I believed the working culture and a great
partnership between International Press-in
Association (IPA), Research Centre for Soft Soils(RECESS), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia(UTHM) together with our industrial partners such
as Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte. Ltd., KOYE (Malaysia)
Pte. Ltd. and Construction Research Institute ofMalaysia (CREAM) may be able to enhance theimplementation of sustainable piling technology
such as Press-in technology in the near future. Thesemay lead to a revolution of construction industry inMalaysia to be a more environmentally friendly andsustainable.

Photo 10. Mr. Takata of Giken Asia (Singapore) presented a
Press-in technology introduction to TNB staff

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