Professional Geologist

INTRODUCTION

A registered Professional Geologist is a person registered under section 20(3) of the Geologist Act 2008 [Act 689].Only a citizen or a permanent resident of Malaysia may qualify for registration as a registered Professional Geologist as specified under section 20(4).

According to section 23(1) and 27(1), Professional Geologistwho is registered with the Board may:

  • practise, carry on business or take up employment as a geologist;
  • hold himself out as a geologist under any name, style or title—
    • bearing the words “professional geologist”, “geologist” or the equivalent to it in any other language; or
    • bearing any other word in any language that may reasonably be construed to imply that he is a professional geologist or a geologist;
  • beentitledtodescribehimselfasa“professionalgeologist” and to use the abbreviation “P.Geol.” after his name or in any way in association with his name;
  • use or display any sign, board, card or other device representing or implying that he is a professional geologist or a geologist; 
  • be entitled to recover in any court any fee, charge, remuneration or any other form of consideration for any geological services rendered;
  • use the stamp as may be determined by the Board; or
  • shall be entitled to prepare and submit to any person or authority in Malaysia geological reports or studies relating to geological services in any of the fields of geology specified in the Second Schedule of the Act.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION

To become a registered Professional Geologist, one must:

  • Holds the qualifications approved by the Board;
  • Registered Graduate Geologist;
  • Has obtained practical experience approved by the Board;
  • Passed the examination determined by the Board
  • Apply to the Board using application form,Borang B#link along with:-
    • Proof of payment for processing fee, RM50.00; and
    • The certified copy of supporting documents as listed in Borang B.

Only complete application with all the supporting documentation will be processed and submitted to the Board for approval.

Every application for registration shall be decided upon by the Board within ninety days from the date of receipt of such application.