Malaysia

IDr Tay Ei Ling is a passionate and experienced Interior Designer with over 20 years in the industry. As the Creative Director of Youngblood, she has shaped the design landscape with her innovative approach, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. Serving as the Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), she plays a

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

Dato’ Sri Zohari bin Akob is a distinguished Malaysian public servant known for his significant contributions to the field of economic and social infrastructure. As a former Secretary General of the Ministry of Works Malaysia, Zohari played a vital role in shaping policies and initiatives that drive the country’s infrastructure development. Holding a Master of

Professor Dr. Ting Kien Hwa is currently the Professor of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Kuala Lumpur.   Previously, he was the Professor of Property Investment, Centre of Studies for Real Estate Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia and Visiting Professor of Real Estate Investment

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

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

Adjunct Professor IDr Joe WH Chan is Principal of Design Tone Interior Practice, a multi-genre interior design practice based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Joe has 25 years of experience in the interior design profession and besides practicing, Joe also lectures in colleges and universities and is an Adjunct Professor for Taylor’s University. In addition, he

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

Sr Subramaniam Arumugam is a Registered Valuer, Registered Estate Agent and Registered Property Manager with the Board of Valuers. He is Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the current President of PEPS ( Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents & Property Consultants in the Private Sector, Malaysia. He is also the Group

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

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

Ir. Prof. Dr Norlida Buniyamin is currently a President of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) for session 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 and a Professor in Electrical Engineering, of the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (Electrical and Electronic) from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1985. She later received her

Christophe has over 35 years of professional experience of which 13 years in Real Estate. He has worked extensively for international MNC’s across Asia, Western and former Eastern Europe, Pakistan, Middle East and Africa. His current position is Chief Growth Officer Malaysia for JLL Property Services based in Kuala Lumpur. In this role he is

Mr Tay Kah Poh has over 30 years of real estate experience. He held various positions in Knight Frank, such as: providing advisory services to clients, and as Head of Residential Services. He was also EVP at Pacific Star, a private equity real estate firm, and has also been a consultant with Straits Trading Co

PhD (Environmental Design and Planning), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA MLA Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA BLA Louisiana State University, USA Dip in Landscape Design, Institute Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Dr. Suhardi Maulan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia. He received a Diploma in

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

Ir Ong Ching Loon is a Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). He is an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer, an International Professional Engineer and an APEC Engineer. Ir Ong is the Immediate Past President of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (2022-2024), a Board Member of BEM and the

Noraida is a professional town planner registered with the Board of Town Planners Malaysia with 25+ years’ experience in the built environment industry  A senior associate at AJM Planning and Urban Design Group (APUDG), specialising in strategic planning and managing major national and international projects of wide-ranging nature.  She is a thought leader and influencer

Sr Michael K K KONG is a Registered Valuer, Estate Agent and Property Manager in Malaysia, a Chartered Surveyor (UK), a Licensed Appraiser (Singapore) and an International Certified Valuation Specialist (Canada). He has also obtained a Certificate in Vessel Valuation from the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy (UK). Michael is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of

YBhg. Datuk Sr Haji Kamarulzaman bin Mat Salleh is the Executive Director (Management) of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (KLCH), a Fellow Member of Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) and a Registered Valuer, Estate Agent and Property Manager with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEP). He also the current President