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LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
The "Leave No One Behind" agenda in architecture is a call to
action for architects to design spaces that are inclusive and
accessible to everyone. This is an important goal, as it can help
to break down barriers and create a more equitable society for
all.
There are many ways that architects can contribute to this
agenda.
One way is to start by thinking about the needs of all users,
regardless of their age, ability, or background. This means
designing spaces that are accessible to people with disabilities,
people with strollers, and people with limited mobility. It also
means designing spaces that are welcoming to people from all
cultures and backgrounds.
Another way to contribute to the "Leave No One Behind" agenda
is to connect with other architects and organizations that are
working to promote inclusive design. This can help you to learn
about the latest trends in inclusive design and to collaborate with
other architects who share your goals.
As architects we should support organizations that are working
to make the built environment more inclusive. This can be done
by donating your time, expertise, or financial resources.
Finally, it is important to speak out when you see spaces that are
not inclusive. This could mean writing a letter to the editor,
contacting a local government official, or simply talking to your
friends and family about the importance of inclusive design.
Inclusive design is a journey, not a destination. It is an ongoing
process of learning and adjusting our designs to meet the needs
of all users. By taking steps to make our built environment more
inclusive, we can create a world where everyone feels welcome
and included.
DO MORE FOR MEMBERS
As an architect, I know first-hand the importance of support and
resources. The field of architecture is constantly evolving, and it
can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends and
technologies. That's why it's so important for architects to have
organizations that can provide them with the support they need
to succeed.
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PAM can offer a variety of resources to help architects connect
with each other, develop their skills, get access to resources,
and advocate for their interests.
• Networking events: PAM hosts a variety of networking
events throughout the year, both online and in person.
These events are a great way to connect with other
architects in your area and around the world, share ideas,
and learn about new trends and technologies.
• Continuing education: PAM offers a variety of continuing
education courses, workshops, and mentorship programs
to help architect members develop their skills. These
programs can help you to learn new skills, improve your
existing skills, and stay ahead of the curve in the
ever-changing field of architecture.
• Advocacy: PAM advocates for policies that promote
sustainable, equitable, and resilient design. This can help
to ensure that the built environment is designed in a way
that benefits everyone. PAM also supports architect
members' efforts to advocate for these policies.
CONCLUSION
Architects are essential to creating a better future. By doing
more for members, PAM can help to ensure that the profession
remains strong and vibrant.
Ar Abu Zarim bin Abu Bakar
President,
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
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INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS TAKES A STAND AGAINST

RAMPANT FELLING OF STREET TREES

[Kuala Lumpur, 7 July 2023] – The Malaysian Institute of
Architects (PAM) is deeply concerned about the alarming
increase in the unnecessary felling of street trees by local
governments in the Greater Kuala Lumpur region. Our Institute
has been consistently committed to promoting sustainable and
livable urban environments, and we firmly believe that
preserving and enhancing urban greenery is crucial for the
well-being of our communities.
PAM through its various committees, chapters and subsidiaries,
engages at a policy level with the federal, state, and local
governments across the country and recognises the importance
of protecting street trees and public open areas such as
playgrounds, recreational fields, public parks, and urban farms.
From an advocacy perspective, PAM through its programmes
and representatives, has been at the forefront in promoting the
adoption of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and New Urban Agenda.
Goal 11 of the SDGs specifically targets the development of
sustainable cities and communities. Preserving street trees
aligns with this goal, as urban green spaces positively impact
the environment, public health, and social well-being. Whereas,
the New Urban Agenda, adopted at the UN Conference on
Housing and Sustainable Urban Development in 2016,
highlights the importance of sustainable urban development. It
emphasises the integration of nature into urban areas and
recognizes the benefits of street trees in creating resilient,
inclusive, and attractive cities.
• Foster community engagement: Involve residents,
community groups, and environmental organisations in
decision-making processes related to street tree
management in the spirit of Local Agenda 21.
• Promote tree planting initiatives: Encourage the planting of
suitable tree species in urban areas, considering factors
such as adaptability, biodiversity, and urban resilience.
At the same time, PAM advocates for its architect members and
the general public to be active citizens. Members of the public
who witness trees that have been felled without need or
justification should be active citizens and make their views
known to their local government complaints portal,
municipality/city councillors, member of the state legislative
assembly, or member of Parliament. PAM is committed to
collaborating with stakeholders and supporting initiatives that
promote a greener, healthier, and more livable urban
environment. We urge local governments to take heed and take
action to improve the management of urban street tree assets.
Ar. David WL Teoh
Chairman, Media & Publications Committee
Chairman, Professional Practice Committee
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia

PAM urges local governments to adopt a sustainable approach

towards urban development and prioritise the preservation and
planting of new street trees. We recommend the following
measures:

• Conduct comprehensive tree assessments: Local

governments should have professional arborists employed
to maintain a register of public trees. The health,
condition, and value of existing street trees should be
assessed before making any decisions regarding their
removal, with removed trees to be replaced in an
appropriate location nearby.
• Develop tree management policies: Establish clear
guidelines and regulations to guide the management,
maintenance, and protection of street trees, ensuring their
long-term viability.

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ARCASIA OF COMMITTEE OF ARCHITECTURE

EDUCATION (ACAE)
ACAE PRE-ROUNDTABLE MEETING

The ACAE Pre-Roundtable Meeting 2023 was held on 12 June
2023 via online Zoom Meeting. The meeting was chaired by the
current chairman of ACAE, Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz. The
President of ARCASIA, Ar. Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, gave the
committee members a warm welcome and motivational
speech.
The meeting discussed the ARCASIA - ACAE Compendium of
‘PLANT’ (Promoting Architectural Ideas; Learning Through
Digital Media; Architecture for Everybody; Networking
Between Graduates & Professionals; Training Architects of
Tomorrow) and other matters related to education by each
member of institutes.

COURTESY VISIT BY INFRASTRUCTURE

UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR TO PAM
PAM welcomes a courtesy visit from the Infrastructure The meeting discussed holding a collaboration between IUKL
University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) delegation on 15 June 2023 at and PAM from the aspect of education and industry partners. A
PAM Centre, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The visit was attended by very fruitful meeting between PAM and IUKL and both parties
the President & Vice-Chancellor of IUKL, Prof. Dato' Dr Noor will discuss further with the task force group.
Inayah Ya'akub, Madam Haliza Haron (Registrar), Assoc. Prof.
Hj. Md. Pilus Md. Noor (Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Built
Environment) and Ts. Idris Taib (Lecturer, Faculty of
Architecture and Built Environment).

The meeting was chaired by PAM President, Ar. Abu Zarim Abu
Bakar, Adj. Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz (Deputy President), Ar. IDr.
Dexter Koh (Vice President), Ar. IDr. Dato’ Zulkhairi Md Zain
(Chairman Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee) and Mr.
Muhammad Ridzwan Abdullah (Secretariat of Education
Committee).

Discussion between the two parties

President & Vice-Chancellor of IUKL, Prof. Dato' Dr Noor Inayah Ya'akub

PAM-IUKL group photo session explained the objective of the visit

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BIM HERITAGE: POINT CLOUD DOCUMENTATION

IN ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORIES

A successful event called BIM Heritage: Point Cloud Overall, this event at the PAM Centre in Kuala Lumpur provided
Documentation In Architectural Inventories took place on June participants with valuable insights into modern methods for
17, 2023, at the PAM Centre. Nearly 100 attendees listened to preserving architectural heritage and demonstrated the latest
the speakers' views and experiences on the BIM Heritage technologies used to create detailed documentation for
project as they presented them throughout the session. historical buildings, particularly focusing on the case of Johor
Bahru's point cloud.
The documentation of historical buildings played a crucial role
in the preservation of our inherited architectural heritage.
Along with technological advancements, the procedures and
equipment for documenting or surveying buildings have
evolved from conventional methods of manual measuring;
represented by physical hard-copy drawings are changed into
digital mapping and scanning, resulting in a dataset that is
accessible by multiple software programmes. Using LiDAR and
photogrammetry, this session will demonstrate the
documentation of Johor Bahru's point cloud.

17 June 2023 (Saturday), 9.00 am

PAM Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Speakers:
Ts. Ahmad Fahmi Zainazlan (Taylors University)
Dr. Azmal Sabil (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)
Nasrul Arif Mahmud (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)

The session likely included practical demonstrations and

examples of how LiDAR and photogrammetry can be applied in
Discussion among panelists
documenting historical buildings, showcasing the benefits of
these techniques in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and
accessibility.

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PERG FORUM: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN

ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION
The forum featured these panelists' presentations, discussions,
Q&A sessions, and opportunities for participants to network
and exchange ideas.

Group photo session with panellists, moderator and participants

The PAM Education Research Grant Forum (PERG FORUM

2023) took place at PAM Centre on June 24, 2023.

The forum aims to provide valuable insights and serve as a

much-needed reference for successful community engagement Dr. Ar. Tan Loke Mun shares with the audience.
projects in Malaysia's architectural education. The Malaysia
Education Blueprint (MEB) 2015-2025 (Higher Education)
proposes significant reforms to Malaysia's higher education
system to accelerate its positive upward trajectory. The
blueprint emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the needs
and interests of learners and underscores the government's
longstanding commitment to providing equitable access to
high-quality education that meets international standards. It
calls for more frequent and intensive industry and community
engagement, collaboration, and partnerships. During the
event, three distinguished panellists renowned for their
community engagement efforts in their respective fields will
share their inspirations, experiences, challenges, and
aspirations for future endeavors.

The main panel at the PERG FORUM 2023 featured three

distinguished panelists who are recognized for their exceptional
community engagement efforts in their respective fields:

Ar. Dr. Tan Loke Mun

Dr. Wan Srihani Wan Mohamed Photo op with the panelists and moderator
Lee Jen Uyin

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MESYUARAT BERKAITAN PROSEDUR PERMOHONAN

DAN KELULUSAN PEMAJUAN STESEN PENGECASAN
KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK (EV) BERSAMA PIHAK
BERKUASA TEMPATAN (PBT) (PROEV)

1. Title or Nature of Meeting/Seminar/workshop attended : Mesyuarat Berkaitan Prosedur Permohonan Dan Kelulusan
Pemajuan Stesen Pengecasan Kenderaan Elektrik (Ev)
Bersama Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (Pbt) (Proev)

2. Name of Government : PLANMalaysia, Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa

Standing Committees, Council or Board

3. Name of PAM Representative (s) : Ar. Husam Haron

Ar. Nicole Lee
Ar. Ellina Rahman

4. Date, Time and Venue of Meeting : 16 May 2023, Tuesday, 9.40am – 12.10 noon, Bilik
Persidangan Tanjung, Aras 13, Blok F5, Kompleks F, Presint 1,
JPBD (PLANMalaysia).

5. Chairman of Meeting : TPr Hj Hassan Yascob, Pengarah Bahagian Rancangan Fizikal

Negara, PLANMalaysia

6. Other Key People/Parties/Institution represented at : MITI, JBPM, Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan, JPTG, ST, LLM and
meeting various PBTs

7. Important matters or issues discussed at the meeting that are of interest to PAM:

Brief introduction by the chairman about the guidelines of the ProEV. The guidelines will be tabled at the post-cabinet. There will
be training that will be conducted estimated to start in mid-June 2023.

The draft of the procedure was established by Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change Ministry (NRECC), MITI, KPKT
and BOMBA.

Items highlighted in the guideline include:

a. Procedures for the application & approval of the development of EV charging stations to be aligned with the OSC Manual 3.0+
b. This will involve 6 processes including mandatory pre-approval from TNB and/or LLM (for related projects), the normal practice
of planning consideration at PBT, in line with Manual OSC3.0+,CCC process as practice,
c. The level of approvals by the PBT shall be based on the categorization of charging stations and types of application of charging
stations – whether new or formalization of approvals for completed EV charging stations.
d. Planning and design requirements and guidelines related to new EV charging stations.
e. A target number of EV charging stations by 2025
f. Strata matters - Possible further discussion in relation to the ownership of EV stations in stratified development, especially
high-rise residentials. Discussed and recommended REHDA that until guidelines requirements are firmed, EV stations are to
be kept as part of common property.

8. Matters or issues requiring direction or attention of the PAM Council:

Self-regulation/self-assessments that are required by the PSP upon application need to be further discussed upon confirmation
from the forum. The main input shall be from PBTs and JBPM.

9. Date of next meeting : To be advised.

Submitted by : Ar. Husam Haron, Ar. Ellina Rahman & Ar. Nicole Lee
Date : 6 June 2023

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MESYUARAT KAJIAN AWAL MENGENAI KOS

TAMBAHAN UNTUK PEMASANGAN ALAT PENGECAS
KENDERAAN ELEKTRIK
1. Title or Nature of Meeting/Seminar/workshop attended : Mesyuarat Kajian Awal Mengenai Kos Tambahan Untuk
Pemasangan Alat Pengecas Kenderaan Elektrik

2. Name of Government : Bomba

Standing Committees, Council or Board Co-Chair for PPC

3. Name of PAM Representative (s) : Ar. Rien Tan

4. Date, Time and Venue of Meeting : Monday, 12 June 2023, 2.30 pm

5. Chairman of Meeting : DATO' EDWIN GALAN TERUKI

6. Other Key People/Parties/Institution represented at : IEM,ST, PLANMALAYSIA, ZEVA

meeting

7. Important matters or issues discussed at the meeting that are of interest to PAM :

A) For EV charging station, there are 2 main guidelines :

1) Charging station on open area or ground floor - no specific requirement
2) Charging station inside especially basement, required to be
a) compartmented with fire rated wall and/or fire insulated & rated roller shutter, design up to the architect
b) smoke detector to be provided
c) Slope & water/ oil/ chemical drain and other requirement to refer to DOE
d) no fire alarm panel required but to provide fire alarm that can connect to the main panel
e) no breakglass required
f) fire extinguishing required

B) PLANMALAYSIA highlighted draft submission/ approval timeline as below:

1) outdoor EV charger = 7 days
2) indoor EV charger = 14 days

C) ZEVA (Zero Emission Vehicle Association (ZEVA) to discuss with PAM & IEM on the professional fee for the above
D) Bomba requested PAM to assist on additional diagram on guideline under 22.1.a.v& Vi gambar rajah 4 to adjust the min 8m
to the Nearest dispenser rather than the furthers end.

8. Matters or issues requiring direction or attention of PAM Council :

1) Bomba highlighted the existing building is given 2 years to submit to comply to the new requirement under Program pemutihan
2) Bomba highlighted all landed building is not governed under this guideline for EV Charger
3) Bomba suggested all charger should be designed to be at open space or ground floor to avoid additional cost
4) ZEVA presented increment cost for EV charging bay installation due to bomba requirement. All parties commented most of the
items shall be inclusive. Pending ZEVA to send the revised costing to all parties to study. ZEVA requested 1 more week for
them to meet other industry players, ie Tesla, Mercedes-benz, BMW, etc to understand better on the EV charging station
requirement.

9. Date of next meeting : TBC

Submitted by : Ar. Rien Tan

Date : 12 June 2023

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LIST OF THE APPROVED MEMBERSHIP

FOR JUNE 2023
Corporate Members
1. Stewart Ooi Boon Keat 8. Cheryl Chin Xin Hui
2. Roshaizal Bin Hamid 9. Heng Yi Wen
3. Ahmadkhairul Sabirin bin Ahmad Rosli 10. Hanisah Aimi binti Hamzah
4. Nor Afif bin Nawawi 11. Rahena binti Jopri
5. Low Xiao Juin 12. Mohammad Azim bin Zainal Abidin
6. Ooi Wooi Swen 13. Mohd Hafizi Bin Ahmad Zaki
7. Chai Yahn Rur

Graduate Members
1. Shafiq bin Mohamud Fouzi 22. Khalid bin Mohd Shafie
2. Ho Mun Mun 23. Lo Sok Min
3. Yeow Jinn Sheng 24. Md Yuzairul Azuan Md Yusof
4. Khaw Kwangwu 25. Yasin bin Mohamed Seth
5. Tan Yi Pei 26. Ian Tan Chia En
6. Jeffrey Kong June Jeck 27. Amirul Hazieq bin Abdul Aziz
7. Norizan binti Abd Rahim 28. Ariel Anak Minggat Spencer
8. Wan Siti Hajar Binti Omar 29. Tan I Leh
9. Tiu Kim Chuan 30. Lee Teck Meng
10. Shararath Bunjarat A/p Seng Chuan 31. Shakir Zufayri bin Darmawi
11. Chong Sheng Xin 32. Syuha binti Rosly
12. Khoo Fong Yi 33. Noorsharlina binti Ramzah
13. Danny Chung Chia Tat 34. Phua Sai Kit
14. Siti Nur Diyana Binti Aznan 35. Amos Lau Yung Chuan
15. Hor Wan Yi 36. Aryton Kong Tze Khiang
16. Mohammad Bashir Abd-Alfatah Alkasaji 37. Khairi Hazwan bin Yahya
17. Chin Yang 38. Nurul Syaqina binti Mazelan
18. Elandy bin Odita 39. Wan Nadiah binti Mohamad Faisal
19. Muhammad Hishamuddin bin Zakaria 40. Yap Ting Sing
20. Mohammad Hadlye bin Ramli 41. Cheng Hui Wen
21. Mohd Iqbal bin Hashim

International Members
1. Justo I. Santos Jr.

Associate Graduate Members

1. Chai Jia Sen 8. Kelly Ong Ee Ling
2. Then Pin Pin 9. Lee Chiew Yue
3. Gan Shing Yen 10. Nur Syaqirah Sharmaine bin Zulkefli
4. Kirubaananthini A/p Selvaraju 11. Nur Shahfina binti Sena
5. Anis Syakirah binti Mohammed Annuar 12. Ting Zhen Ching
6. Chuah Wei Hui 13. Zuraidah binti Rosie
7. Asmaa Afiqah binti Faizul Amri

Academic Members
1. Ida Marlina binti Mazlan
2. Nooriati binti Taib

Student Members
1. Aemi Sufiah binti Abdul Muthalib 21. Ang Chee Lok
2. Janani A/P Sivalingam 22. Nur Izatilrahima binti Mat Rahim
3. Muhamad Hafiq Azuar bin Muhammad Zauridin 23. Lee Kheng Nee
4. Muhammad Ikmal bin Harun 24. Cheah Yi Zheng
5. Ahmad Faris Danial bin Ahmad Razlan 25. Lee Jia Hui
6. Amir Danish Al Muhaimin bin Mazuhairi 26. Aida Farzana binti Ghazali
7. Haaroonraaj A/L Sivakumar 27. Lee Xue Her
8. Hazifah binti Basir 28. Chang Chon Yen
9. Intan Syazwani binti Marzuki 29. Jacque Cheong Park-Gen
10. Mak Xing Yi 30. Teng Kai Yuan
11. Mohamad Aizat bin Bonyamin 31. Tiew Jia Jia
12. Muhammad Amirul Asyraf bin Nor Haizan 32. Sasya Alya binti Iskandar Tan
13. Muhammad Nor Irfan bin Nor’Azuri 33. Syed Ibrahim Rizvi
14. Muhammad Syazwan Afiq bin Shamsudin 34. See Chui Yin
15. Nur Shafiqah binti Abdul Razak 35. Muhammad Daneal bin Maznan
16. Chai Kai Xin 36. Chia Jun
17. Ahmad Firkry Khairy bin Ahmad Mustafa 37. Tang Wei Kit
18. Aisyahtul Hannani binti Mohd Rozaki 38. Siti Sarah binti Mohammed Saidi
19. Lim Song Liang 39. Ngang Jing Da
20. Audrey Tan Weiying

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PAM GOLF 2023

After hiatus for 3 years since Covid- 19 outbreak, PAM Golf
2023 come back with the small scale as the start for the PAM
Golf 2023.

PAM Golf 2023 was successfully held on Thursday, 22 June

2023 at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club sponsored by Inovar
Contracts Sdn Bhd. A total of 65 Golfers including PAM
Members and guests take part for this year tournament. The
tournament split into 2 categories such as Medal A for PAM
Members with handicap 0-18 and Medal B for PAM Members
with handicap 19- above and Sponsor-Guest category. PAM Golf 2023 Group Photo

Winner of Hisham Al-Bakri Trophy Ar Chan

Speech by Ar Abu Zarim Abu Bakar PAM President Seoung Aun Winner of President Challenge Trophy Ar Bazlan

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE 57TH ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING OF PERTUBUHAN AKITEK MALAYSIA,
HELD ON 29 APRIL 2023 AT PAM CENTRE VIA ZOOM MEETING
The 57th PAM Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 29
April 2023, at 10.00 a.m. at PAM Centre, 99L, Jalan Tandok,
Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the primary place,
and via Zoom meeting, attended by 102 Corporate Members and
1 Associate Graduate Member.
Assoc Prof (Ind) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum, PAM President and
Chairman of the AGM, announced at 10.30a.m. There were 75
Corporate Members present. Pursuant to Clause 7.8, these
Corporate Members present at the meeting shall constitute a
quorum, and he called the meeting to order. He thanked all
present for attending the AGM. This is the first time virtual
participation concurrently with in-person attendance at the AGM
are allowed after the amendments were made to the PAM
Constitution and Byelaws to allow for virtual participation and
approved by the Registrar of Societies.
Council had appointed Ar. Michael Ching Chee Hoong as the
Election Officer and Ar. Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim as the Deputy
Election Officer for the Council term 2023-2024 Elections. 3
Corporate Members were invited to volunteer as scrutineers for
the verification of the results from the PAM Election website. The
scrutineers were Ar. Sarizal Yusman Yusof, Ar. Mustapha Kamal
Zulkarnain and Ar. Joseph Tan Meng Hooi.
The Chairman then proceeded with the Agenda of the 57th PAM
Annual General Meeting as follows:
1.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE 56th
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 23rd APRIL
2022
The Minutes of the 56th Annual General Meeting held on
23 April 2022 were confirmed as correct records of the
AGM.
1.2 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE
56th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 23rd
APRIL 2022
Letter from Ar Mustapha Kamal Zulkarnain and Ar Almaz
Salma Abdul Rahim dated 31 March 2022 requesting for
an explanation failure to implement virtual General
Meetings and when it shall take place.
The PAM Constitution and Bye-laws stipulated that a
period of 60 days is required for PAM Council to decide to
allow virtual participation at this AGM (2023), of which
there was not sufficiently available last year (2022) when
the notice of AGM was issued on 1 April 2022 for AGM
scheduled on 16 April 2022 (15 days only). The virtual
participation of PAM Members at the AGM and EGM this
year (2023) is now possible.
2.0 REPORTS - To receive the Annual Report of the
Council for 2022 - 2023
A copy of the Annual Report 2022-2023 had been
circulated to all members and the hard copy is also
available at the AGM. President and Chairman of the
AGM. (A copy of the additional presentation is available
upon request).
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The AGM accepted the Annual Report of the Council
2022-2023.
3.0 ACCOUNTS - To receive, and approved, to pass
the accounts for the year ended on 31st
December 2021
The Honorary Treasurer, Ar. Erdayu Os’hara Omar
reported that PAM together with its subsidiaries had a
challenging financial year in 2022 from the recovery of
the pandemic.
The Honorary Treasurer concluded that overall, PAM as
a Group in 2022 reported a surplus, with the financial
and cash position remained strong. PAM to ensure
continuation to secure incomes, programs and
activities in the future. PAM to also remain prudent in
its expenditures for the year 2023.
The AGM received, approved, and passed the PAM
accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022.
4.0 ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS FOR 2023 - 2024
The Election Officer 2023, Ar. Michael Ching Chee
Hoong, thanked Council for his appointment as the
Election Officer and on behalf of Ar. Almaz Salma Abdul
Rahim as the Deputy Election Officer. He added that the
three Scrutineers had vetted the results of the elections
of Office Bearers and Ordinary Members of Council for
2023-2024 and proceeded to announce the election
results as follows:
4.1 For the election of President 2023-2024:
Ar. Abu Zarim Abu Bakar received 316 votes;
Ar. Alice Leong Pek Lian received 258 votes;
Ar. Abu Zarim Abu Bakar was declared as the President.
4.2 For the election of Deputy President 2023-2024:
Ar. Adrianta Aziz received 364 votes;
Ar. Alvin Lim Hai Seah received 216 votes.
Ar. Adrianta Aziz was declared as the Deputy President.
4.3 For the election of Vice President 2023-2024:
Ar. Dexter Koh Yew Peng received 318 votes;
Ar. Thirilogachandran a/l Shanmugasundaram received
253 votes.
Ar. Dexter Koh Yew Peng was declared as the Vice
President.
4.4 For the election of Honorary Secretary 2023-2024:
Ar. Anthony Lee Tee received 357 votes;
Ar. Ng Chee Hin received 215 votes.
Ar. Anthony Lee Tee was declared as the Honorary
Secretary.
4.5 For the election of Honorary Treasurer 2022-2023:
Ar. Ahmad Ridha Abd Razak received 357 votes;
Ar. IDr. Dato’ Zulkhairi Md Zain received 208 votes.
Ar. Ahmad Ridha Abd Razak was declared as the
Honorary Treasurer.

4.6 For the election of not more than 13 Ordinary Members
of Council 2023-2024, Ar Michael Ching informed that
there were 19 candidates, and two had withdrawn their
candidacy. The remaining 17 candidates received the
number of votes as follows:
1. Ar. Chung Pui Gin received 425 votes;
2. Ar. David Teoh Wui Leng received 407 votes;
3. Ar. Aimi Ramizah Roslan received 405 votes;
4. *Ar. Ahmad Ridha Abd Razak received 397 votes (He
relinquished the post as Ordinary Member of Council
in favour of the post of an Office Bearer);
5. Ar. Choo Heng Huat received 394 votes;
6. Ar. Rushdina binti Ismail received 390 votes;
7. Ar. Esmonde Yap Shiwen received 386 votes;
8. Ar. Rien Tan Kwon Chong received 385 votes;
9. *Ar. Anthony Lee Tee received 376 votes (He
relinquished the post as Ordinary Member of Council
in favour of the post of an Office Bearer);
10. Ar. Ng Chee Hin received 361 votes;
11. Ar. Idr Dato’ Zulkhairi Md Zain received 360 votes;
12. Ar. Hazri bin Abdul Aziz received 342 votes;
13. Ar. Mohd Azli Mohamad Jamil received 341 votes;
14. Ar. Muhammad Qhawarizmi bin Norhisham received
340 votes;
15. Ar. Axxu Hoi Jung Wai received 330 votes;
16. Ar. Ng Chee Twan received 304 votes; and
17. Ar. Ho Sze Keen received 225 votes.
Ar. Michael Ching then announced the following as the
duly elected Office Bearers and Ordinary Members of
Council 2023-2024:
President Ar. Abu Zarim Abu Bakar
Deputy President Ar. Adrianta Aziz
Vice President Ar. Dexter Koh Yew Peng
Honorary Secretary Ar. Anthony Lee Tee
Honorary Treasurer Ar. Ahmad Ridha Abd Razak
13 Ordinary Ar. Aimi Ramizah Roslan
Members of Council Ar. Choo Heng Huat
Ar. Chung Pui Gin
Ar. Esmonde Yap Shiwen
Ar. Hazri bin Abdul Aziz
Ar. Axxu Hoi Jung Wai
Ar. Mohd Azli bin Mohamad Jamil
Ar. Muhammad Qhawarizmi bin
Norhisham
Ar. Ng Chee Hin
Ar. Rushdina binti Ismail
Ar. Rien Tan Kwon Chong
Ar. David Teoh Wui Leng
Dato’ Ar. IDr. Zulkhairi Md Zain
The Election Officer, Ar. Michael Ching, concluded the
2023 PAM Elections and thanked the Deputy Election
Officer, Ar. Almaz Salma Abd. Rahim, the Scrutineers, Ar.
Sarizal Yusman Yusof, Ar. Mustapha Kamal Zulkarnain
and Ar. Joseph Tan Meng Hooi, and PAM Secretariat.
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4.7 For information, the Chapter Representatives on
Council for the term 2023-2024 as follows:
i) Northern Chapter : Dato’ Ar. Loh Chiak Eong
ii) Southern Chapter : Ar. Ahmad Farik Abd. Ghaffar
iii) Sarawak Chapter : Ar. Hajjah Noraini Narodden
iv) Sabah Chapter : Ar. Mok Juang Yu
v) East Coast Chapter : (To be identified later as the
East Coast Chapter AGM will
only be held on 30 April
2023.)
5.0 ELECTION OF AUDITORS
5.1 To elect an Auditor
Messrs JB Lau Chartered Accountants has been the
appointed auditor since 2015 and PAM Council had
agreed to propose to retain them and re-appoint them
for the next Council term. The AGM agreed for Messrs
JB Lau Chartered Accountants to be re-appointed as
the auditor for PAM
6.0 TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS FOR
WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN IN
ACCORDANCE TO THE RULES
There were no matters of other business submitted.
7.0 ANY OTHER MATTERS
1. Proposed judicial review on the matter of
HRDF levy
2. Proposed judicial review on the matter of
Issues with Local Authority submissions
3. Comments on the updated Kuala Lumpur
Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP2040)
4. Official PAM Chat Group
5. Guidelines on Usage of PAM Logo
6. Appreciation to the President and Council
2022-2023
8.0 Closing remarks
The Chairman, Ar. Sarly thanked all members for their
support while he was the President and congratulated
the incoming Office Bearers and Council Members. Ar
Sarly invited the incoming President, Ar Abu Zarim Abu
Bakar to address members at the AGM.
Ar Abu Zarim expressed his thanks to members for
voting him in as President 2023-2024, and apologised
that he could not be present in person in the hall for the
AGM. He expressed hope that members will support
him and work together to create a conducive
environment for architects and improve the profession.
The AGM ended at 12.00 p.m.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM) OF PERTUBUHAN
AKITEK MALAYSIA (PAM) HELD ON 29 APRIL 2023 AT PAM
CENTRE AND VIA ZOOM MEETING
The EGM was held on 29 April 2023 PAM Centre via Zoom Resolution 2: To amend the PAM Constitution to correct
Meeting. typological and technical errors.

There were 74 Corporate Members present. Pursuant to Clause The items that fall under this resolution is as follows:
7.8, these Corporate Members present at the adjourned meeting
shall constitute as quorum. • Resolution 2.1 : Clause 8.1.1.4 Honorary Treasurer and
Ordinary Members of
The purpose of the Extraordinary General Meeting is to table to Council
Members the resolutions for amending the PAM Constitution and • Resolution 2.2 : Clause 8.24 Investment of Moneys
Bye-Laws, to be approved by a two-third majority of Corporate
Members present at the EGM. Once the Resolutions are passed The resolution was put to a vote by voting on the e-Voting
by the Members at the EGM, the amendments shall be submitted portal. The results of the voting are as follows:
to the Registrar of Societies (ROS) for approval before adoption
by PAM. 45 Corporate Members voted ‘Yes’.
1 Corporate Member voted ‘No’.
Ar Sarly invited Ar. David Teoh, representative of the Constitution 1 Corporate Member ‘Abstained’.
Review Committee 2022-2023, to table to members the 28 Corporate Members did not respond.
resolutions for amendments to the PAM Constitution and
Bye-laws for approval by members. The resolutions were as The resolution was NOT carried as the voting did not receive
follows: two-third majority to pass the resolution.

Resolution 1: To amend the PAM Constitution and Byelaws to In his closing remarks, Chairman Ar Sarly thanked all members
address gaps apparent in the PAM Constitution and Byelaws in present.
the event PAM is faced with a legal suit lodged by its own
member. The EGM ended at 2.40 pm.

Items that fall under this resolution are as follows:

• Resolution 1.1 : Clause 3.3 Objects and Powers

• Resolution 1.2 : Clause 8.1 Council
• Resolution 1.3 : Clause 8.1 (New) Ineligibility arising
from conflict of interest.
• Resolution 1.4 : Clause 8.3 President
• Resolution 1.5 : Clause 8.5 Deputy President and Vice
President
• Resolution 1.6 : Clause 8.15 Votes
• Resolution 1.7 : Clause 8.16 Chairman of Council
• Resolution 1.8 : Clause 8.18 Powers of Council
• Resolution 1.9 : Clause 8.20 Vacation of Office by Office
Bearers or Ordinary Member
of Council
• Resolution 1.10 : Clause 9.0 Duties of Office Bearers
• Resolution 1.11 : Clause 9.1 President
• Resolution 1.12 : Clause 9.2 Deputy President and Vice
President
• Resolution 1.13 : Clause 9.7 (New) Duties of Ordinary
Members of Council
• Resolution 1.14 : Clause 15.0 (Byelaw) PAM Code of
Conduct

The resolution was put to a vote by voting on the e-Voting portal.

The results of the voting are as follows:

43 Corporate Members voted ‘Yes’.

6 Corporate Members voted ‘No’.
1 Corporate Member ‘Abstained’.
25 Corporate Members did not respond.

The resolution was NOT carried as the voting did not receive
two-third majority to pass the resolution.

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PAM Council 2023-2024
President
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING Ar Abu Zarim bin Abu Bakar

OF PAM COUNCIL 2023 – 2024 HELD ON 19 MAY 2023 Deputy President

AT PAM CENTRE Ar Adrianta bin Aziz

The President extended his congratulatory and welcome messages to incoming Council Vice President
Ar Dexter Koh Yew Peng
Members elected for Council Term 2023-2024:
a) Upon his request, Ar Azli recited the ‘doa’ at start of meeting. Honorary Secretary
b) Council members are reminded to serve PAM and its Members. Ar Anthony Lee Tee
c) His emphasis is to focus on needs of PAM Members.
d) To continue with the good work from previous Council Term. Honorary Treasurer
Ar Ahmad Ridha bin Abd Razak
e) Council members shall observe good decorum by taking turns to speak and not to talk
over each other. Immediate Past President
f) Thereafter, a ceremonial handover of PAM’s Key took place between IPP and President. Ar Sarly Adre bin Sarkum

Council unanimously agreed with President’s proposal on the appointment of Past Past Presidents On Council
YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ar Hj Esa bin Hj Mohamed
Presidents on Council as follows:
YBhg Datuk Ar Tan Pei Ing
1. Tan Sri Ar Esa Mohamed Ar Hj Saifuddin bin Ahmad
2. Datuk Ar Tan Pei Ing YBhg Datuk Ar Ezumi Harzani bin Ismail
3. Datuk Ar Ezumi Harzani Ismail
4. Ar Saifuddin Ahmad Ordinary Member Of Council
Ar Aimi Ramizah Roslan
Ar Daniel Choo Heng Huat
Council unanimously agreed with Deputy President’s proposal for non-Corporate Ar Chung Pui Gin
members on Council from Student and Academic as follows: Ar Esmonde Yap Shiwen
1. Ts. Sharyzee Mohmad Shukri (Academic member) Ar Hazri bin Abdul Aziz
2. Sean Goh Shien Hung (Student member) Ar Hoi Jung Wai
Ar Mohd Azli bin Mohamad Jamil
Ar Muhammad Qhawarizmi bin Norhisham
Council unanimously agreed with the proposal of the nominees for PEF Board of Ar Ng Chee Hin
Directors, as follows: Ar Rushdina binti Ismail
1. Ar Abu Zarim Abu Bakar (President) Ar Rien Tan Kwon Chong
2. Ar Adrianta Aziz (Chairman EDU) Ar David Teoh Wui Leng
3. Ar Ahmad Ridha Abd Razak (Honorary Treasurer) YBhg Dato’ Ar IDr Zulkhairi bin Md Zain
4. Dato' Ar Zulkhairi Md Zain (Council Member) Northern Chapter Representative
5. Ar Chris Yap Seng Chye (Corporate Member) YBhg Dato’ Ar Loh Chiak Eong
6. Ar Thirilogachandran (Corporate Member) Southern Chapter Representative
7. IDr Lai Siew Hong (MIID) Ar Ahmad Farik bin Abd Ghaffar
8. LAr Prof Osman (ILAM) East Coast Chapter Representative
9. Sr Kwan Hock Hai (RISM) Ar Nasharuddin bin Abdul Majid
Sabah Chapter Representative
Council unanimously agreed with the proposal of the nominees for PBSB Board of Ar Mok Juang Yu
Directors, as follows: Sarawak Chapter Representative
Ar Noraini binti Narodden
1. Ar Abu Zarim Abu Bakar (President)
2. Ar Adrianta Aziz (Deputy President)
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