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Established on 28 July 1985 as part of IEEE Region 10 (Asia-Pacific), it began with just 13 members from industry and academia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, it has grown into a vibrant non-profit professional body with approximately 3,100 active members as of 2024.The section operates across Malaysia with three subsections (Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, and Sarawak), around 26 technical chapters, two council chapters, three affinity groups (including Young Professionals and Women in Engineering), and over 25 student branches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It fosters collaboration between academia and industry while supporting professional development.Key activities include organizing and sponsoring international conferences, workshops, seminars, and student competitions such as final-year project showcases and IEEE Xtreme. 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