PUJA (B) Academy Sdn Bhd Hosts Seminar on International Electrical Standards and Safety (IEC 60364) 

Bandar Seri Begawan, 30th September 2026 – PUJA Brunei Sdn Bhd, through PUJA (B) Academy Sdn Bhd, organised the seminar “Introduction to International Electrical Standards and Safety (IEC 60364)” on Wednesday, 30th September 2026, at Betabur Hall, Ministry of Development. The half-day seminar, held from 9.00AM to 12.00PM, was conducted in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the ASEAN Engineering Register (AER), and carried 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for participating professionals. The seminar was attended by 62 participants.

The seminar aimed to introduce the structure, principles and application of the IEC 60364 series, improve understanding of internationally recognised requirements for the design, erection and verification of low-voltage installations, promote electrical safety, compliance and good engineering practices, and discuss the development and application of electrical standards and regulatory practices across ASEAN. This initiative is closely aligned with one of PUJA’s Strategic Core objective of improving the quality of professional competencies and developing the skills and knowledge transfer.

The programme commenced with welcoming remarks by the President of the Institution of Engineers PUJA Brunei (IEPB), Ir. Haji Amer Hishamuddin bin POKAP DSS Haji Zakaria, who stated in his opening remarks that the seminar aimed to provide participants with a better understanding of the IEC and facilitate knowledge transfer among engineering professionals. This was followed by an introduction to the IEC and the IEC 60364 series, succeeded by sessions on the key principles and current developments of IEC 60364; ASEAN electrical standards and regulatory practices, covering progress, challenges and opportunities for regional harmonisation; and emerging electrical installations including EV charging, solar PV, battery energy storage systems and data centres. The seminar concluded with a regional panel discussion and Q&A session, and closing remarks.

The sessions were delivered by Mr Michael Laheurte of IEC Technical Committee 64, whose expertise covers international standards for low-voltage electrical installations and protection against electric shock, Mr Paul Loke, Electrical Standards Specialist with IEC Technical Committee 64, who focused on electrical installation safety and the practical application of IEC requirements, and Ir. Yau Chau Fong, President of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), with expertise in electrical installation standards and ASEAN engineering harmonization.

Through initiatives such as this, PUJA Brunei continues to support the professional development of professionals and the advancement of safety standards within Brunei Darussalam’s built environment sector.