Professors

Adjunct Professor

Ar Hijjas Kasturi
(Architect) Hijjas Architects and Planners

Ar Hijjas Kasturi was born on 26 September 1936. He was the first Dean for Faculty of Applied Arts, and also for Kajian Senibina Perancangan dan Ukur (KSPU), UiTM Shah Alam. Active for more than fifty years in the architectural field, he has been responsible for some of the most significant buildings in South East Asia, in the modern, postmodern, and deconstructivist styles. He is considered as the father of Malaysian architecture of the second half of the twentieth century.

Some of the iconic buildings designed by Hijjas Kasturi Associates include Menara Maybank (1989), Tabung Haji (1986), the National Library, Telekom Tower (2001), and Putrajaya International Convention Centre (2003).

The appointment as the first FSPU Adjunct Profesor starting in 2019 is the recognition of UiTM for Ar Hijjas Kasturi’s contribution to FSPU, UiTM and the nation in Architecture and education.

Datuk Sr Hj Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh
Executive Director (Project Management) Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)

Datuk Sr Hj Kamarulzaman bin Mat Salleh was born on 15 August 1964. He is an Executive Director (Management) of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). He is also a Fellow Member of Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM), Royal Institute of Surveyor (FRISM) and a Registered Property Managers (BOVEAP) and hold Certification as Mediator at the Bar Council Malaysian Mediation Centre. Datuk Sr Haji Kamarulzaman has more than 30 years of experience in Valuation, Commissioner of Building and Property Management in DBKL.

Professor Dato' Tajuddin Ismail
Founder/ Advisor of TJ FINE ART Sdn Bhd

Adjunct Professor Dato' Haji Tajuddin has studied Fine Art at the MARA University Institute of Technology (UiTM) in Malaysia before moving on to Graphic Design at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California. He then pursued postgraduate studies in Interior Architecture at Pratt Institute in New York, USA. In 1987, he was given a Fulbright Research Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies in New York. In 1981, he trained as an apprentice in the New York office of famous designer Massimo Vignelli.

Adjunct Prof. Dato' Haji Tajuddin joined the UiTM Faculty of Architecture as a senior lecturer and associate professor of design in 1975. In 2004, he resigned from UiTM and co-founded TJ Fine Art with his wife, Datin Khaliah Ismail. He has been active for almost five decades, and his artworks may be found in private art collections, museums, exhibitions, and corporations throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and America. Recent Paintings & Drawings at Dewan Tunku Chancellor (1977), Innerspace at Australian High Commission KL (1978), Recent Works (1979) and Unfold (1994) at Art Salon KL, and Mind Matter & Metaphor at Segaris Art Centre KL(2012) were some of his solo shows exhibited locally. He has conferred countless honours and awards for his artwork, proving that he is a professional artist in the industry. Apart from being a great artist, he is also a well-known graphic and interior design consultant to a variety of commercial and government organisations.

LAr. Nik Malik Nik Zainal Abidin
Panel Advisor/ Director MLA Landscape Architects Sdn Bhd

LAr Nik Malik bin Nik Zainal Abidin is one of Malaysia's leading pioneers in the built environment industry, specifically landscape architecture. With more than four decades of professional experience in the built environment field, he received his degree in architecture from the University of Western Australia in 1974. He obtained a Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture from the University of Sheffield in 1979. He is a member of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), the Institute of Landscape Architects United Kingdom (ILA), and a fellow of the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM). He and the company he manages, established in 1983, have often won high-prestige awards in the country and abroad, covering various institutions, commercials, housing, and services. Besides spearheading local and international projects, he is also involved in developing curricula for landscape architecture courses in various higher education institutions. The vast experience and expertise in the built environment industry for almost 40 years is exceptional and is seen as an essential asset that can contribute to the growth of the university and college from the academic aspect, curriculum development, industry network, and the advancement of staff and students.

TPr Ts Norliza Hasim

Chief Executive Officer of Urbanice Malaysia

Adjunct Professor Norliza Hashim studied Town and Regional Planning at the Institute Technology of MARA (ITM) and has been an active professional in the field of town planning in the last 40 years. She has been involved in nation building projects such as Putrajaya, the KLIA Masterplan, the Second Crossing of Johor-Singapore, the Greater Kuala Lumpur-Klang Valley Economic Transformation Plan and responsible for the formative days of Iskandar Malaysia. She also led a team of experts to develop Malaysia’s Low Carbon Cities Assessment Framework for the Ministry of Environment and Water and is the Adviser to the Malaysian Institute of Planner’s Low Carbon Cities and Sustainability Centre. Today, Norliza Hashim is also the Chief Executive of Urbanice Malaysia, a Centre of Excellence for Community Well-being and Urban Sustainability, under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia; where she leads a team that focus on the implementation of sustainable urbanisation policies in cities and regions through the Malaysia SDG Cities program and shared knowledge platforms, development of innovative urban community-based solutions and through collaborative partnerships. In recognition for her contribution, she has been conferred Planner of the Year in 2018 by the Malaysian Institute of Planner and awarded as the Top 10 National Women Entrepreneur Award, Malaysia in 2014 by the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation.

Dato’ Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria

Chief Executive Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia

Dato’ Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria was born on 28 November 1964. He is a seasoned figure in Malaysia's construction industry, holding a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool Polytechnic and a Master's in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He is the Chief Executive of CIDB, boasting 35 years of construction industry expertise. He spearheads policy formulation and contractor development initiatives, collaborating closely with government and private agencies. As chair of the National Standards Committee for Construction, he evaluates and approves material standards, ensuring industry quality. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, he led CIDB's efforts in crafting and enforcing SOPs for the construction sector during Movement Control Order periods. He is currently committed to promoting the adaptation of ESG in the construction industry as announced by the government. Additionally, he represents the construction sector in national security matters, reporting directly to senior government officials. Dato’ Sr Mohd Zaid's contributions extend to professional bodies, he serves as a board member for the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), emphasizing his commitment to advancing standards and professionalism in Malaysia's construction landscape.

Datuk Seri (Dr) Michael Yam Kong Choy

President (Global) 2022-2023, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Datuk Seri Dr Michael Yam earned his degree in building and management studies from the University of Westminster in the UK and later obtained his professional qualifications as a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building. Notably, he made history as the first Malaysian and the second Asian to be elected president in the 190-year history of the Chartered Institute of Building.

He has a remarkable career that spans over four decades within the construction, real estate, and corporate realms, with extensive involvement in Malaysia, the UK, South Africa, and Australia. His leadership roles in distinguished publicly listed property firms garnered accolades for his noteworthy contributions. Over the course of his professional journey, he assumed significant positions in well-recognized entities such as Bahman Consulting Engineers, the UK's NHS Works Department, Landmarks Bhd, Peremba Malaysia, Country Heights Holdings Bhd, and Sunrise Bhd. In 2023, he was honored with the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award by Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia for his invaluable contributions to the engineering, construction, and property sectors. In June of the same year, he completed his tenure as the 119th president of the Chartered Institute of Building, where he presided over a global membership comprising 48,000 professionals. Additionally, he relinquished his position as chairman of InvestKL Corp after successfully leading the Government Investment Promotion Agency for 11 years. Presently, he serves as the chairman of the Triterra Group of Companies and holds key roles in various investment holding firms, including the Mercure KL Glenmarie Hotel.

Dato’ Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim

Director General for Peninsular Malaysia, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)

Dato' Abdul Kadir bin Abu Hashim, born on September 10, 1966, has dedicated over three decades of his career to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), serving since 1992 and becoming the Director General for Peninsular Malaysia on August 25, 2016. With a robust foundation in environmental science, his leadership has significantly advanced the fight against illegal wildlife trade, enhanced community engagement, and promoted sustainable environmental practices. His contributions have gone beyond Malaysia, bringing him international acclaim and awards. Having worked with PERHILITAN for 32 years, Dato' Abdul Kadir's steadfast commitment to environmental conservation has been crucial in shaping policies, elevating public awareness, thus establishing him as a prominent figure in the global conservation arena.

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