Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail
Chairperson (Malaysia)
President, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022
Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail
Datuk Ezumi Harzani is the President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM). He was appointed as the Advisory Board member of Kuala Lumpur City Hall from 2015 to 2019 and was a board member of Board of Architects Malaysia from 2013-2021. Ezumi is also the Director of Arkitek MAA Sdn Bhd, involves in implementation of various portfolios including hospitals, residential, office buildings and hotels. He graduated with Bachelor of Housing, Building and Planning, and Bachelor of Architecture from University of Science Malaysia, and Master of Philosophy (Policy Studies) from University of Technology Malaysia.
Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah
Executive Director, GreenRe Sdn Bhd
Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah
Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah is a Professional Engineer and Executive Director of GreenRE (Green Real Estate). He joined GreenRE in 2017 and has been spearheading the push for sustainable development in Malaysia through green building certification.
He has over 17 years of experience in engineering spanning building services, oil & gas and sustainable real estate gathered through several local and international roles. Ir. Ashwin was part of the drafting committee for the upcoming Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) and is also in the technical committee for Malaysian Standards pertaining to energy efficiency in buildings.
He holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering and Management with Masters from Imperial College, London.
YBrs Sr Haji Ishak Bin Ismail
President, Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM) 2023-2027
YBrs Sr Haji Ishak Bin Ismail
Sr Haji Ishak bin Ismail is the Founder and Managing Director of IM Global Property Consultants Sdn Bhd. He has been in real estate practice since 1991. In 2015, he has been accredited as an International Certified Valuation Specialist or Business Valuer by the International Association of Consultants, Valuators and Analysts (IACVA). He obtained his Master in Business Administration (MBA) from International Islamic University, Malaysia in 2006. He has more than 28 years of experience in consultancy services including valuation, estate agency, project management, auction and property training. He has received an excellent award and the Property Manager of the Year from the BOVAEP. Sr Haji Ishak is also President of Persatuan Perunding Hartanah Muslim Malaysia (PEHAM) and Deputy President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM). He is also a Fellow member of the Royal Institute of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM), PEPS, and as well as the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM).
Janice Chin
Senior Director, Capital Markets at
JLL Appraisal & Property Services Sdn Bhd
Janice Chin
Janice, Director for Capital Markets in JLL Appraisal & Property Services Sdn. Bhd. (FKA Appraisal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd). She is overseeing the commercial team within JLL Malaysia with a focus on office, retail, and hotel segments, predominantly provide divestment and investment advisory services to range of occupiers, investors, owners and developers.
Janice started her career in 20024 with YTL, and later joined a homegrown public listed hospitality company, The Nomad Group Bhd., overseeing strategic planning and hotel asset investments for the group. She joined JLL in 2014 and have successfully concluded real estate transaction straddling across various asset classes including commercial office buildings, retail mall, commercial land, industrial land and industrial properties.
Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin
President, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) 2024-2026
Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin
Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin is an accomplished structural engineer and academic with extensive experience in civil engineering. Currently serving as the President of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) for the 2024-2026 session, he has held numerous leadership roles within the institution, including IEM Deputy President (2022-2024), Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, and Vice-President.
Ir. Prof. Dr Jeffrey is also a Professor of Civil Engineering at SEGi University's Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & IT. He has previously held prominent academic positions such as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at SEGi University and Associate Professor at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
In addition to his academic and institutional roles, Prof. Jeffrey has significant industry experience, including serving as a structural engineer at ARUP Jururunding Sdn Bhd and a senior lecturer at Sepang Institute of Technology. He is an expert in concrete structures and has chaired key technical committees such as the Standards Malaysia Technical Committee for Concrete Structures Design (EC2), IEM's Earthquake Design and Wind Load Design Committees.
His distinguished career reflects a commitment to advancing civil engineering and shaping the future of the profession.
Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang
President, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM): 2017-2018
Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang
Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang, the RISM President Session 2017/2018, amongst others, admitted the intangible asset valuers as members of RISM and registered the prefix ‘Sr’ of RISM members under Class 42 of the Trade Marks Act 1976 of Malaysia. She is a real estate consultant and is also certified jointly by the Corporation of Intellectual Property of Malaysia (MyIPO) and World Trade Institute (WTI), Switzerland as an Intellectual Property Valuer. She logged 35 years of service in the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH), Ministry of Finance Malaysia. Between 2019 and 2022, she was the Chairman of Ian Scott International (Malaysia), an integrated valuation service provider, licenced from its parent office in UK with the same name. Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) recognised her contributions through the Surveyor of the Year 2020 Award.
TPr Mazrina Dato’ Abdul Khalid
President, Malaysian Institute of Planner (MIP) 2025-2027
TPr Mazrina Dato’ Abdul Khalid
TPr Mazrina Dato’ Abdul Khalid is a nationally esteemed town planner and urban policy leader, currently serving as President of the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) (2025–2027). A Registered Town Planner with the Board of Town Planners Malaysia (LPBM) and a Fellow of MIP, she holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Urban Planning) from RMIT University, Australia, and a Master of Executive Business Administration (MBA) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
With over a decade of leadership at MIP, she has served as Vice President, Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Treasurer, and continues to play a key role in shaping professional standards and the national urban development discourse. She is also a Board Member of LPBM and Chair of the LPBM Accreditation Council, overseeing the accreditation of urban and regional planning programmes across the country. As MIP President, she also chairs the Building Industry Presidents’ Council (BIPC), promoting collaboration among Malaysia’s leading professional and industry bodies in the built environment.
Recognised for her sound judgment, she has served as the Chief Jury Panel for the Petaling Jaya Smart, Sustainable and Resilient (PJSSR) Community Awards since 2016. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Urban Scale Studio Sdn. Bhd., an urban and regional planning firm known for its strategic planning and urban development focused on sustainability, resilience, and inclusive city-making.
Internationally, she serves as the Secretary-General of EAROPH International, a UN-recognised organisation headquartered in Putrajaya under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail
President, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) 2024-2026
Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail
LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia. She graduated with Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1996), a Master of Science in Architecture (2001-2002) from the same university and obtained her PhD in Landscape Architecture from Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand (2007-2010). Dr Atiah was a landscape architecture consultant before joining UPM as an academician in 1999. She was the Head of the Landscape Architecture Department, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia from 2011-2014.
Adj. Prof. IDr Norshafina Ibrahim
President, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) 2024-2026
Adj. Prof. IDr Norshafina Ibrahim
Adj. Prof. IDr Norshafina Ibrahim is an accomplished interior designer who graduated from MARA
University of Technology in Interior Architecture. Early in her career, she gained invaluable
experience in hospitality and institutional projects while working with renowned interior design
practices in Kuala Lumpur. She later ventured into independent work, collaborating with fellow
interior designers, builders & various specialists to explore various design typologies and refine
her craft.
In 2003, at just 25 years old, Norshafina co-founded Skala Design Consult Sdn Bhd, marking the
start of an enduring journey of self-discovery in the field of interior design. Guided by the mantra,
“Only through failure comes success,” she has built Skala Design into a leading practice
recognized for its creativity and precision. As CEO of Skala Design, her firm specializes in Public
Spaces and Institutional Design, with a portfolio that includes some of Malaysia’s most iconic
buildings, such as the Parliament House of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Airports 1 & 2,
The National Palace, Seri Perdana, and other high-level administrative offices. Skala Design’s
expertise also extends to corporate and healthcare projects, earning numerous accolades,
including the REKA Awards, International Property Awards, and the inaugural Kuala Lumpur
Mayor Award for Best Interior Design.
As the current President of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), Norshafina is a
driving force in shaping the future of the profession. She champions the growth, recognition, and
regulation of the interior design profession in Malaysia, dedicating herself to building bridges
between practitioners and academia. She actively advocates for higher standards and greater
public awareness of the industry’s role in shaping the built environment. Her presidency focuses
on uniting the interior design community while ensuring MIID remains a vital voice in national and
regional design discourse.
Norshafina is also an active member of the Interior Design Committee under the Board of
Architects Malaysia (LAM), contributing to the governance and advancement of the profession.
Additionally, she serves as a Panel of Accreditation for Interior Design Programs under the
Council of Architectural Education Malaysia (CAEM), ensuring academic excellence and
relevance in design education. As an Industry Advisor and External Assessor for various
universities, she continues to bridge the gap between academic institutions and the professional
world, cultivating the next generation of interior designers.
Mr Oliver H.C. Wee
President, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) 2024-2026
Mr Oliver H.C. Wee
Mr Oliver H.C. Wee, President of Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), is a veteran with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds significant national appointments, serving on the board of the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB). Mr Oliver HC Wee was honoured with the CIDB Fellow Award in 2023. Internationally, Mr. Wee holds key leadership roles, including Board Member for the International Asian & Western Pacific Contractors Association (IFAWPCA) and representing IFAWPCA as Ambassador to International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). He is also Past Chairman of ASEAN Constructors' Federation (ACF), Committee Member of the RCEP Industrial Cooperation Committee under ASEAN Business Council (CABC), International Mediator, Dispute Resolution Panel for China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) and Panel of Experts for Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM).
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum
Chief Executive Officer, Green Building Index (GBI)
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum is an architectural futurist, sustainability advocate, and design activist. He currently leads [SA]² or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn. Bhd., a hybrid architectural design firm. The firm integrates cutting-edge architectural design solutions with a research-based, explorative approach to address complex integrated design challenges. It has won several international competitions and has represented Malaysia in numerous world-class exhibitions.
He is a Past President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and the Malaysia Green Building Council (MalaysiaGBC), which operates under the World Green Building Council. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Green Building Index (GBI) rating tool, following many years of service on its Board of Directors. He is also a board member of the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM) and a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), advising the Minister of Housing and Local Government. Additionally, he was the editor-in-chief of Architecture Malaysia, the premier architectural journal of the Malaysian Institute of Architects.
Ar. Sarly holds two degrees in architecture—one from the University of Liverpool, UK, and the other from Universiti Sains Malaysia. From 2019 to 2024, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia's top-ranked university, appointed him as an Associate Professor (Industry). He currently serves as an industry expert for Universiti Malaya and as an industry advisor for Taylor's College. He is also an executive committee member for the development of Malaysia's built environment carbon measuring tool, the Malaysia Carbon Score, under MalaysiaGBC, and co-chairs the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee for PAM.
Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas
President, Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC) 2023-2027
Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas
Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas is one of Malaysia’s earliest and most influential advocates for
sustainable design, leading the transition from energy efficiency to holistic sustainability
and zero-carbon strategies. As Principal Director at HIJJAS Kasturi Associates, she is
widely recognized for shaping Malaysia’s architectural landscape through bold,
responsive, and energy-conscious designs.
Her work spans major national projects, including the Putrajaya Capital Administrative
Center Masterplan, the 3km Central Boulevard Design, and the Waterfront Masterplan,
along with numerous landmark buildings in Putrajaya. Under her leadership, HIJJAS has
collaborated with world-renowned BIG Architects on the award-winning Penang South
Islands Masterplan and is currently engaged in a transformative masterplan for Johor
Bahru.
Serina also led the design of the Malaysia Pavilion at Dubai EXPO, the first Net Zero
Carbon Pavilion at the World EXPO event. Inspired by Malaysia’s rainforest and
traditional stilt architecture, the pavilion exemplifies synergy with nature and minimal
environmental impact, setting a benchmark for sustainable development by addressing
both embodied and operational carbon.
Beyond her architectural practice, Serina is a prominent sustainability advocate. She
serves as President of the Malaysia Green Building Council, Council Member of Climate
Governance Malaysia, and contributes as Past Chair and Technical Committee Member
of the Green Building Index, driving initiatives that promote sustainable cities and
buildings nationwide.
Tan Hui Yin
Partner, Tan Chap & Associates
Tan Hui Yin
Hui Yin is the Managing Partner of Tan Chap & Associates. She is a graduate of the University of West of England, Bristol, and is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom. She has undergone professional training as a Barrister at Law, and from there she began her legal career across varied areas of litigation. With this experience forming a strong foundation for her skillset, her practice later transitioned mainly into corporate commercial and real estate matters.
Her experience in the corporate commercial and real estate fields has been honed by providing advice to a diverse array of clients, including individuals, corporations, banks, developers, start-ups, and societies. She has gathered extensive experience in corporate real estate matters throughout her practice, including acquisition and disposal of various types of real property, commercial leasing, property development and joint venture projects, mergers, acquisitions of property-related companies.
