AUGUST

ARCHITECTS’ ROLE DIARY

IN HOUSING
27 November 2013
PAM Seminar On Architectural Glass
Our Glass Solution; Your Key To Success.
Venue Plenary Theatre,

AFFORDABILITY
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

28 November 2013
PAM CPD Talk
World Trend Tiles Design and Feruni Designer Tiles
Housing is a very basic human need. After food and meaningful employment, Venue PAM Centre, Kuala Lumpur
housing is the third basic human need. However at the rate that house prices are
7 December 2013
raising in Malaysia, it is beginning to be beyond the reach of even the middle Professional Practice Forum
income group. Of late this issue has been highlighted in many newspapers and Venue Plenary Theatre,
other media. The question of housing affordability is however a complex one and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
there appears to be no easy solution.
7 December 2013
PAM CPD Seminar
The Government has also initiated its PRIMA1 Housing for the middle income A Better Tomorrow: The Future of Cities
group, which they have defined as those earning between RM 2500 and RM7500 Venue PAM Northern Chapter, Pulau Pinang
per month. If one were to evaluate this under present criteria it would translate to
monthly payments of RM830 to RM2500 per month based 0n 1/3 of income. For
COMPETITION
a loan period of 12 to 15 years the cost of the houses would have to be in the
range of about RM 60,000 to RM 180,000. In the smaller towns this would PAM – LAFARGE Architecture Student
Competition 2013 in Designing Affordable Housing
probably buy you a single storey low cost to a double storey terrace house,
Redefine affordable housing
depending on location and type of finishes. Under the PRIMA scheme they are Design Submission Deadline: 20 December 2013
supposed to be 20% below market price or RM75,000 to RM250,000. In the
Klang valley you are looking at a low cost flat or a medium cost apartment of about
120 square meters, certainly not in the city centre area.

Malaysia has a very young population. The profile of the Malaysia population shows
that 45 per cent are below the age of 25. Based on this PRIMA1 have estimated
that Malaysia will require one million new homes in the next 10 years. This is a
huge potential work and also challenge for Architects over the next 10 years. As
the key persons designing the physical forms and typology of the future homes, we
have to start to look beyond the basic terrace housing and the square blocks of
high rise apartments as the only solutions. Many of the basic assumptions and
by-laws, especially related to low cost housing, may have to be re-examined.

PAM has initiated a series of Housing and Practice forums this year to explore and
discuss among Architects the wide range of possibilities with the aim to draw up
specific recommendations to the Ministry of Housing. PAM has also launched a
student competition for affordable housing in collaboration with Lafarge Malaysia
to draw out some innovative ideas from the younger future Architects.

Architects do not have total control over the price of housing but they play a
significant role in determining the form of our future homes and I am confident that
we will meet the challenge.
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PRESS STATEMENT
PAM-TAN SRI Ar. CHAN SAU LAI ARCHITECTURE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT AND AWARD PRESENTATION
AT ATMOSPHERE 360, KL TOWER ON 27 AUGUST 2013

Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia - PAM) is pleased to announce the Winners Announcement and
Award Presentation of the 'PAM-Tan Sri Ar. Chan Sau Lai Architecture Award' on 27 August 2013. YBhg. Dato' Prof. Dr.
Morshidi Sirat, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia officiated the ceremony and present the prizes to winners
and recipients on 27 August 2013 at Atmosphere 360, KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur.

The PAM-Tan Sri Ar. Chan Sau Lai Architecture Award is open to Malaysian PAM Student Members locally and abroad who
have just completed an architecture course in the immediate preceding year or who will be completing an architecture course
in the present year.

The objective of the Awards is to demonstrate PAM and the benefactor’s commitments to architecture design excellence by
recognising outstanding achievements by the students of architecture in design and to introduce these final year students to
the profession and the industry.

The categories of prizes that feature RM50,000 worth of prize money per year are:
- The Architectural Award Winner: RM25,000 and Winner Certificate
- Up to 4 Commendation Prize: RM 5,000 and a Commendation Certificate each
- Up to 5 Award Finalists: RM1,000 and a Finalist Certificate each.

This year, the Award was launched in January 2013. At the close of Stage 1 submission on 4 February 2013, a total of 31
entries were received from students of local and overseas Universities and Colleges.

The Panel of Jury shortlisted 10 finalists to proceed to Stage 2 of the Awards and interviewed them in person or via video
conference on 15 April 2013. The members of the Panel of Jury are as follows:
- Ar. Haji Saifuddin Ahmad – PAM Immediate Past President
- Tan Sri Ar. Chan Sau Lai – Founder of the Award
- Ar. Boon Che Wee – PAM Past President, Co-founder and Convener of the Award
- Ar. Zulhemlee An – PAM Vice President and PAM Education Committee Chairman
- Ar. Dr Tan Lim Teng Ngiom – PAM Education Fund Board Member

The Award Winner and recipients for the Award are as follows:
Award Winner (RM25,000) : Mr. Chua Yheu Shen, Architectural Association School of Architecture, United Kingdom
Commendation (RM 5,000 each) : Ms. Mazlin Mohtar, University of Melbourne
Mr. Muhammad Qhawarizmi Bin Norhisham, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam
Mr. Clifford Loh Jia Yang, University of Tasmania
Mr. Ho Meng Hng & Mr. Thor Eu Ric, University of Melbourne
Finalist (RM1,000 each) : Ms. Yasmin Binti Abdul Rahman, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam
Ms. Nurlaila Izyan Binti Mad Zin, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mr. Azharul Bin Kaspol, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Mr. Esmonde Yap Shiwen, University of New South Wales
Ms. Chuah Keat Wei, University of Melbourne

Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia is the national professional institute representing architects in Malaysia.
The Institute provides a framework for its members to operate effectively: to do, to run and to get the business of architecture
within the Code of Conduct and Scale of Fees. The primary objectives of the Institute are:
- To promote and enlarge knowledge, study and practice of architecture.
- To provide a central organisation for architecture.
- To assist and advise Governments, local authorities, or other private or public bodies.
- To promote friendly interaction and discourse amongst Architects.
- To obtain and disseminate among the Members, information on matters affecting the profession, and
- To preserve and to maintain the integrity and status of the profession.
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 PAM-TAN SRI AR. CHAN SAU LAI ARCHITECTURE AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT AND AWARD PRESENTATION
AT ATMOSPHERE 360, KL TOWER ON 27 AUGUST 2013

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PAM-TAN SRI AR. CHAN SAU LAI ARCHITECTURE AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT AND AWARD PRESENTATION
AT ATMOSPHERE 360, KL TOWER ON 27 AUGUST 2013

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 PAM SEMINAR
ON ARCHITECTURAL GLASS

OUR GLASS
SOLUTION;
YOUR KEY
TO SUCCESS..
27 NOVEMBER 2013 (WEDNESDAY)
9.00AM TO 12.30PM
PLENARY THEATRE, LEVEL 3
KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE
SPEAKERS

FRANCESCO ELIF ERIK JUHA

TRITTA ERCAN DE JONGH LIETTYÄ

REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird Registration: Registration after 22 November 2013
PAM members RM80.00 PAM Members RM95.00
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Utilisation of privilege for PAM members is not applicable for this event.
CPD points have been applied for this event.
Please contact Ms Mastura/Mr Victor at 03-2693 2843
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SPEAKER: FRANCESCO TRITTA
Technicien, Technical Advisory Center Dept., Guardian Industries,
Inc.
Franceso Tritta has been involved in some major projects regarding
calculations and the processing of glass. Some projects include the Main
Tower Frankfurt, Terminla 5 of London, Heathrow, Burj Khaliffa in Dubai,
the Ferrari Headquarters in Italy, Unipol Bologna, and Elb Philarmonie
Hamburg and more.
TECHNOLOGIES OF LAMINATED GLASS AND
INTERLAYERS - ITS CONVENTIONAL
FUNCTION AND NEW POSSIBILITIES
SPEAKER: ELIF ERCAN
Technical Service Manager in Kuraray Europe GmbH - TROSIFOL.
TROSIFOL, Kuraray Europe GmbH
Elif Ercan was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1984. She is a Chemical
Engineer (M. Sc.). Before joining Kuraray, she worked for Glass Fibre
Development Engineer in Sisecam Group, who is in leading position of
glass related business in Turkey.
In 2012 she moved from Istanbul to Cologne and started to work as
Technical Service Manager in Kuraray Europe GmbH - TROSIFOL.
She is responsible for providing Technical Support for the laminated safety
glass customers, working for Automotive Project (esp. OEM customers),
supervising the TS claims, and supporting TS Asia.
SPEAKER: ERIK DE JONGH
Vice President of Mercatum, based in Finland
Erik de Jongh was born in Holland, studied in Delft and holds an B.SC in
Industrial Management. Since 2007 Erik de Jongh is part of Mercatum.
The Mercatum consulting team has a long term experience in construction
management, architectural glass applications as well as in industrial
marketing and sales. During the last decade, Mercatum focuses on Ceram-
ic Digital Printing for interior and exterior applications, with emphasis on
the functionality of printed glass. Mercatum consulting services are used by
architects, construction companies and glass processors as well as
developers and building owners.
Erik de Jongh will discuss the developments and advantages of digital
ceramic printed glass, its functionality within the complete building
envelope and will address a number of Landmark projects worldwide,
created by leading architects, emphasizing the functional elements of the
printed glass in the complete facade.
THE CUTTING EDGE SAFETY GLASS
TECHNOLOGY
SPEAKER: JUHA LIETTYÄ
Senior Vice President of Glaston
Juha Liettyä is responsible for the Heat treatment Business. He joined
Glaston in 1986 and has worked in different positions, and thus gathered
an extensive experience on all parts of glass processing chain. Education:
B.Sc. (Eng.), Vaasa University, Electrical Engineering.
Work experience: Glaston: SVP Heat treatment Business, SVP Services,
SVP Quality and Business Development, VP Technology, VP Production
and R&D, VP Services, Service Manager, Project Engineer.

On top of main duties: Managing Director, Glaston Finland Oy

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE 4TH MEETNG
OF PAM COUNCIL 2013-2014 HELD ON 30 AUGUST 2013
PAM’s position on LAM’s proposal to revoke the automatic recognition of overseas architecture programme: The
proposal for the revoke has not been approved by LAM due to PAM’s objection. PAM wrote to LAM to request a meeting or
dialogue between PAM Council Members and the sub-Committee of MAPSM to discuss PAM’s reservation on the proposed
revoke of automatic recognition of overseas architecture programmes.
Council approved the new membership applications of 21 Graduate Members, 1 Associate Graduate Member and 217
Student Members.
PAM Gold Medal 2013 is proposed to be presented in January 2014.
The Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Dato' Hj. Muhyiddin bin Hj. Mohd. Yassin, has confirmed his participation as the
Guest-of-Honour for this year’s PAM Golf 2013, on 15 September 2013 (Sunday) at Sungai Long Golf & Country Club. The
launch of the PAM Tanduk Fund will be held in conjunction with the PAM Golf 2013.
The Architecture Student Workshop 2013 ‘Dualisma’ hosted by UM just concluded on 25 August 2013. Next year the
workshop will be hosted by UiTM Sri Iskandar, whilst in 2015 it will be co-hosted by Limkokwing University and Infrastructure
University Kuala Lumpur. In 2016, USM will host the workshop.
The opening of the PAM Annual Architecture Student Exhibition 2013 will be held at 2.30pm on 4 September 2013, at
High Street, Ground Floor, 1Utama Shopping Centre.
6 speakers have confirmed to present a paper during the PAM Housing Forum 2013 on 19 October 2013:
1. Ar Thurai Das Thuraisingam (PAM)
2. Ar Aminuddin Manaf (CEO, PR1MA)
3. Dr Yeah Kim Leng (RAM Holdings Bhd)
4. Ar Wooi Lok Kuang (Adjunct Professor, UPM)
5. Mr Chang Kim Loong (National House Buyers Association)
6. Tuan Haji Md Nazri Mohd Noordin (President, MIP)
The Committee invited the President of REHDA and Prof. Dato’ Abang Abdullah Abang Ali of UPM as moderators and yet to
receive their confirmation.
A lab meeting was held on 22 August 2013 hosted by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government
(KPKT) to study on affordable housing. Other attendees were PR1MA and UP1A. Currently the industry is producing 100,000
homes a year in Malaysia whilst the Prime Minister wants the industry to produce 200,000 homes a year. Some of the issues
raised at the lab were:
1. Proposal by HBA and REHDA to abolish Bumiputra discount.
2. Price of affordable homes should be in the range of RM150,000 to RM300,000 instead of RM400,000 proposed by
PR1MA.
The next meeting will be hosted by the Selangor State Government.
ROS has approved the application by ICOMOS Malaysia to register in ROS. ICOMOS Malaysia will now embark on a member
ship drive and host activities.
The Heritage and Conservation Committee is planning to launch the Exhibition on works of A.B. Hubback on 8 December
2013 at the National Textile Museum. The Sultan of Selangor has expressed interest to grace the event.
The next UIA Council Meeting will be held on 21 – 23 October 2013 in Beijing, China. The UIA Congress will be held in
Durban, South Africa in 2014.
It was reported that in July 2013, all Ministries have been informed of the enforcement of Regulation Impact Assessment
(RIA). RIA was adopted by PEMANDU and imposed on all Ministries. Before approval of any amendment to the Act of
Parliament, the Act must undergo RIA to study the impact of the amendments to society.
Council approved in principle for the proposal by the Media and Publications Committee to publish the following 2 books
however Council needs to look at the budget and the working paper before the Committee could proceed.
1. Theorising Malaysian Architecture by Dr VeronicaNg Foong Peng
2. Sketches by Malaysian Architects by Assoc Prof Ar Meor Mohammad Fared
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 PAM Council 2013-2014
president
Ar Chan Seong Aun

1 August 2013 deputy president

Ar Abu Zarim Abu Bakar
Courtesy Visit to Majlis Perbandaran
vice president
Ampang Ar Mohd Zulhemlee An

honorary secretary
Ar Haji Abdul Halim Suhor

honorary treasurer
24 August 2013 Ar Sarizal Yusman Yusoff

PAM CPD Seminar immediate past president

Architectural Heritage and Sustainability Ar Haji Saifuddin Ahmad

By Ar. Ahmad Najib Ariffin past presidents on council

PAM Centre, Wisma Bandar Dato’ Sri Ar Haji Esa Mohamed
Ar Henry Lee Inn Seong
Kuala Lumpur Ar Lee Chor Wah
Ar Tan Pei Ing

28 August 2013 council members

Ar Amzar bin Ahmad
PAM Lecture Series Ar Azmil bin Abdul Azmi
In Praise of Cities: Development Without Ar Erdayu Os’hara Omar
Ar Alvin Lim Hai Seah
Urbanisation? Ar Sarly Adre bin Sarkum
Ar Steven Thang Boon Ann
By Professor Nasrine Seraji Ar Thirilogachandran A/L Shanmugasundaram
PAM Centre, Wisma Bandar Ar Zamri Ismail

Kuala Lumpur northern chapter chairman

Ar Parama Nathan A/L S Kandasamy

southern chapter chairman

Ar Haji Muhamad Zawawi Zainuddin
30 August 2013
PAM Raya Open House sabah chapter chairman
Ar Victor Wong Kon Yu
PAM Centre, Wisma Bandar
Kuala Lumpur sarawak chapter chairman
Ar Stephen Liew Ngian Chin

BERITA AKITEK EDITORIAL

< continued from Page 8 Ar Chan Seong Aun
Ar Abu Zarim Abu Bakar
Ar Mohd Zulhemlee An
The Professional Practice Forum (PPF) is scheduled to be held tentatively on 23 Ar Abdul Halim Suhor
November 2013 or 7 December 2013. Ar Sarizal Yusman Yusoff
Zarina Ibrahim

The Liberalisation and Professional Development Committee agreed to organise an

architecture exhibition for Malaysian architects throughout Malaysia to promote published by
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
architecture by Malaysian architects to the local public and GLCs. The Committee will invite Wisma Bandar, Level 11
the Prime Minister of Malaysia to officiate the event. No 18 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
50100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
t 603-2693 4182
PAM is one of the organisers of the annual International Conference on World Class f 603-2692 8782
Sustainable Cities 2013 (WCSC 2013) with the theme “Liveable Cities are Creative and e info@pam.org.my
www.pam.org.my
Competitive Cities” on Tuesday, 24 September 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.
The speakers are Bjarke Ingels, Charles Landry, Peter Cuming, and John Byrne. The fee is
publishing agency
RM600 for PAM members. He encouraged Council Members to join the conference. PCSN Consultancy
45-2, Jalan Bandar 16,
Ar Saifuddin Ahmad had been appointed as Ahli Majlis Penasihat Institut Latihan Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47100 Puchong, Selangor.
Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan with effect from September t 603-5885 0240
2013 until August 2015. f 603-5885 1240
e enquiry@2mystore.com
Ar Saifuddin Ahmad been appointed as CIDB’s Ahli Jawatankuasa Pembangunan www.2mystore.com

Sustainable Infrastructure Development Framework on a personal capacity. Ar Thiri has also

been appointed as PAM representative while Dato’ Sri Ar Haji Esa as the Chairman of the
Committee.

How to contact the COO? Please write to Ms. Olivia Lim at olivia@pam.org.my