Curriculum Vitae

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Professor Laurence LOH Kwong Yu Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP) Faculty of Architecture The University of

Correspondence Address 22 Gerbang Midlands 10250 , Malaysis Tel: +(60) 604 227 0076 E-mail: [email protected]

Biography Prof. Laurence Loh is a leading conservation architect and cultural heritage expert in and the Asia-Pacific region. He trained at the Architectural Association in London, and his architectural practice of 35 years, LLA Arkitek, has consistently delivered highly commended projects related to both new-build designs and as well as building conservation and planning. Best-practice exemplars include the restoration and adaptive reuse of the world-renowned Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang, which received a 2000 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Excellence, and the restoration of Merdeka Stadium (Independence Stadium) in , the recipient of a 2008 UNESCO Award of Excellence. He has been the President and Deputy President of Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust), Malaysia’s national-level quasi-governmental organisation in heritage conservation, and technical advisor to the Penang Heritage Trust. In parallel with his architectural work, Prof. Loh also devotes time to education. He teaches annually at the University of Hong Kong, where he is an Adjunct Professor, and at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome. He is a UNESCO World Heritage Site evaluator and a Heritage Awards judge and technical consultant. A recent project involved the creation of an Urban Conservation Planning course in Malaysia in conjunction with the Getty Conservation Institute. 1

Qualifications Architectural Association Diploma, London (1974) Member, Royal Institute of British Architects Member, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Member, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) Member, International Council On Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) Member, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)

Conservation Awards 2017 UAB Building LEED Gold certification 2012 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – inaugural award from The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Project Award 2012 2011 Lunas Smokehouse, Aga Khan Awards shortlist 2010 Suffolk House, Penang Winner, ‘PAM Award’ 2010, Building Conservation Category, Restoration of Suffolk House, Penang 2008 Suffolk House, Penang Winner, “Award of Distinction” UNESCO Asia-Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 2008 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur Winner, “Award of Excellence” UNESCO Asia- Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 2006 The , Melaka (circa C17th) Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in Recognition of Excellence Achieved in Conservation Category 2004 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, “Best ASEAN Cultural Preservation Effort” ASEANTA Award of Excellence 2003 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner Merit Award “Best Tourist Attraction” [Attraction with National Identity] Malaysian Ministry Culture, Arts & Tourism 2002 The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka (circa C17th) Winner, “Award of Merit” UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards Culture Heritage Conservation 2002 ABN-AMRO Bank (1904) Penang Honorary Mention Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award for Excellence in Conservation & Adaptive Re-Use Category 2000 The Pavilion, Cannon Square, Penang 1907 Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in recognition of Excellence achieved in Conservation Category 2000 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, “Most Excellent Project”, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 1995 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in Recognition of Excellence Achieved in Conservation Category 2 1993 Penang Sports Club Restoration 1939 Honorable Mention, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award for Design Excellence in Interiors

Special Award 2006 DiGi’s Amazing Malaysians, 2006. The Heritage Architect of Kedah – Restoration of the Lunas Rubber Smokehouse

Conferred Honours 2017 Honorary Fellow. Conferred by The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON)

Professional Experience 1999 onwards Executive Director, Arkitek LLA Sdn. Bhd. 1983 onwards Principal Architect, Laurence Loh Akitek 1980 – 1981 Design & Architectural Consultant, L’Plan Sdn. Bhd. 1981 – 1983 Architect, Building Control Section, Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang 1978 – 1980 Partner, S.B. Cheah & Rakan-Rakan 1976 – 1978 Architect & Chief Administrator, Architects Team 3, Penang 1974 – 1976 Architect, Architects Team 3, Penang 1973 – 1974 Design Consultant, Low Impact Technology, Cornwall, on alternative technologies 1971 – 1972 Design Assistant, Architects Team 3, Penang

Teaching Experience 2018 – present Adjunct Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2013 – 2018 Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2012 – 2013 Course Formulation & Lecturer, Urban Conservation Planning Workshops by Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) & Think City Sdn. Bhd. 2009 – 2013 Honorary Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2009 Lecturer, Cultural Heritage Management Programme, HKU SPACE 2007 Lecturer, “Principles of Conservation” Architectural Workshop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Lim Kok Wing University 2007 Lecturer & Trainer, UNESCO Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide Programme – Training & Certification, George Town, Penang 2006 – 2012 Lecturer, ICCROM Conservation of Built Heritage Course

3 2006 Lecturer & Trainer, SASEC Training-the-Trainers Workshop for Heritage Guides, Bhutan 2006 Lecturer & Trainer, UNESCO Third Sub-Regional South East Asian Teacher Training Workshops on using art to teach about World Heritage 2002 – 2005 Visiting Lecture, Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2000 Lecturer & Tutor, 1st Annual Field School for Asian Academy for Heritage Management, UNESCO-ICCROM, Macao 1999 – 2002 External Examiner, Final (6th) Year Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara 1998 Examiner, Final (6th) Year Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara 1986 – 1990 Tutor, 5th Year Design Studio, School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia 1976 – 1979 Tutor, 3rd Year Design Studio, School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Positions Held in Societies & Public Capacity 2016 – 2017 Technical Adviser, Think City Sdn Bhd for George Town Conservation & Development Corporation projects 2014 – 2016 President, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 2013 – 2017 Deputy President, Football Association of Penang 2011 to-date Member, Board of Visitors, Island Hospital, Penang 2011 onwards Trustee, Chinese Recreation Club, Penang 2011 onwards Director, Think City Sdn Bhd, George Town Grants Programme 2009 – 2016 Member, Penang State Heritage Advisory Committee 2008 – 2010 Member, Cultural Heritage Advisory Team, Penang 2007 onwards Trustee, Penang Heritage Trust 2005 Advisory Role, Heritage History of Taiping 2003 – 2014 Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee for Heritage Consultancy Services, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 2002 – 2005 Member, Conservation Advisory Panel of the Urban Renewal Authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2002 – 2003 Technical Advisor, “Little India” Streetscape Committee 2000 – 2006 Chairman, Art Gallery Committee 2000 – 2013 Deputy President, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 1996 – 2013 Member, Penang Heritage Trust 1996 – 1997 Member, Pro-Tem Management Committee, State Heritage Resource Centre 1996 – 1997 Member, State Heritage Sub-Committee for re-drafting of State Conservation Policy 1996 – 1997 Member, State Heritage Sub-Committee for drafting of State Conservation Policy 1996 – 2008 Member, State Heritage Committee 4 1996 – 2000 Council Member, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 1985 – 1986 Advisor/Consultant, Landscape & Beautification Committee, Penang Island Local Authority, Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang 1985 Member, Best Building Award Committee, Mainland Local Authority, Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai 1985 Member, State Committee for the Upgrading of State Town Hall, Dewan Sri Pinang 1985 – 1986 Member, State Committee for the Penang Bicentennial Festivities & Special Events 1985 – 1988, 1991 – 1992, 1994, 2002 – 2006, 2014 – 2017 Member, State Museum Board 1985 – 1987 Chairman, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, Northern Chapter [Institute of Architects, NC], Central Committee member 1984 – 1985 Member, SPEAD Council

UNESCO Heritage Evaluation Missions/Reviewer 2016 Urban Redevelopment Authority (U.R.A.), – feedback & critique on U.R.A.’s current Conservation guidelines & policies from international & regional perspective 2013 On-site Project Reviewer, Rehabilitation of Nagaur Fort - Aga Khan Trust for Culture Architectural Awards 2010 – 2013 Conservation Expert, UNESCO Missions to Lushan, China - Advisory Role to the World Heritage Office in Lushan to build capacity in Conservation Practice 2006 Sep Site Evaluator, UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Kaiping Diaolou & Villages, China”, ICOMOS Evaluation Mission 2006 Aug Conservation Expert, Heritage Study Tour, on invitation by the Mayor or Baoshan County, Yunnan Province, China 2006 Jul-Aug Conservation Expert, Study for Determining the Significance & Future of the Blue House, Macao Mission 2005 Site Evaluator, UNESCO World Heritage Site, “The Historic Monuments of Macao, China”, ICOMOS Evaluation Mission

Conservation Projects (Selected) 1. Khoo Kongsi Main Temple & Stage, Cannon Square, Penang 1906 Clan Temple (full dilapidation survey & restoration) 2. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion & Domestic Annexe, Penang Chinese Courtyard House and Late C19th 5 Straits Eclectic houses including 2 museums (conservation & re-use) 3. Penang State Museum, Farquhar Street, Penang 1896 public school as Museum (conservation & interior redesign)

5 4. 2-22E Krian Road - 8 Row, Penang 16 Straits Eclectic 1927 houses (conservation & adaptive re-use) 5. Penang State Chinese Building, Road, Penang Early C20th Straits bungalow [conservation/adaptive re-use] 6. Leong Fe Building, Leith Street, Penang C19th Anglo-Indian Palladian Mansion (conservation/re-use) 7. Lum Choon, 55 Beach Street, Penang Early C20th shophouse (conservation & adaptive re- use) 8. Loo Pun Hong Carpenters’ Guild, Love Lane, Penang 1865 guild temple & association (restoration) 9. Hong Leong Bank, No. 1 Light Street, Penang Mid C9th Anglo-Indian bungalow (conservation & re-use) 10. The Mariners Guild/Penang Heritage Trust, Stewart Lane, Penang Early C20th shophouse, Mariners Guild (conservation & re-use) 11. The Loke Wan Yat Villa, Gurney Drive, Penang 1923 Arts & Crafts sea-side mansion with grounds (restoration) 12. Taiping New Club, Perak 1892 earliest golf club in the Malay States, gazetted by the Perak State Government 1999 (restoration & refurbishment) 13. Main Clubhouse, Penang Swimming Club 1903 Timber & brick main clubhouse multi- purpose building (restoration) 14. Old Xaverians Association Clubhouse, Penang Early 20th Century bungalow (conservation & re-use) 15. 116 Armenian Street, Penang 19th Century George Town shophouse (conservation & re- use) 16. 38 Armenian Street, Penang 19th Century George Town shophouse (conservation & re-use) 17. Lower Station, the Penang Hill Railway, Penang 1923 Public building (conservation & upgrading) 18. Seri Mutiara – The Residency of the Governor of Penang 1890 Anglo Indian bungalow (restoration to original) 19. Suffolk House end 18th Century, Penang Earliest Anglo-Indian “Great House”, built in the estate of Captain Francis Light, founder of Penang, Grade 1 restoration to its 1818 form 20. Convent Light Street, Penang 19th Century school & 18th Century Government House (advisor) 21. OCBC Bank Buildings, Beach Street, Penang 3 adjoining commercial buildings ranging from 1885 to 1930, (restoration & adaptive re-use) 22. Boustead Building, Nos. 1 & 2 Weld Quay, Penang 1892 warehouse buildings (conservation & adaptive re-use) 23. Penang Heritage Trust Office, Church Street, Penang 1860’s shophouse – showcase restoration funded by World Monuments Watch (re-use as Trust offices & NGO heritage Centre) 6 24. Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 1957 Independence Stadium (restoration) 25. Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur 1962 National Stadium (restoration) 26. Lunas Rubber Smokehouse, Kedah Early 20th Century traditional timber smokehouse (restoration & interpretation centre) 27. Taiping Sanitary Board Building, Perak 1892 Civic building (restoration & adaptive re-use) 28. The Whiteaways Block, Beach Street, Penang A 1903 commercial town block between Bishop Street & Church Street (restoration) 29. Strawberry Hill – David Brown’s Penang Hill Very early 19th Century hill top-house (conservation & adaptive re-use) 30. Convalescent Bungalow, Penang Hill Early 19th Century hill bungalow (conservation & adaptive re- use) 31. Nga Tsin Wai Walled Village Hong Kong Conservation Plan 32. Maryknoll Convent, Hong Kong Heritage Management Plan 33. Kampung Hulu, Melaka 1910’s Straits Eclectic Style Shophouses (conservation & adaptive re-use) 34. Chowrasta Market, Penang 1890’s famous wet market in George Town, Penang (conservation & partial redevelopment) 35. Swatow Lane Penang (conservation & restoration of an early 20th century raised timber terrace houses) 36. Farquhar Street 19th Century Anglo-Indian Palladian bungalows (conservation & adaptive re-use) 37. Bawasah & Nagore Roads shophouse ensembles (conservation) 38. Botanica Mansion Cultural Centre 19th Century Anglo-Indian Palladian bungalow (conservation & adaptive re-use) 39. 22 Hale Street, Ipoh 2 early 20th Century shophouses (c0nservation & adaptive re- use as a restaurant cum interpretation centre/museum on the Ipoh Story) 40. Yeng Keng Hotel 19th Century Anglo-Indian townhouse (conservation & adaptive re-use as a 20-room heritage hotel) 41. Hutton Lane (conservation, conversion and partial redevelopment of shophouses into a heritage hotel) 42. Nan Keng Hotel (conservation & adaptive re-use of 3 shophouses into a heritage hotel) 43. Prangin Terrace (conservation of 6 shophouses) 44. Muntri Mews (conservation adaptive & re-use of a mews building into a heritage hotel) 45. UAB Building (Khazanah Penang Office) (conservation & adaptive re-use of an urban warehouse for corporate office) 46. Abundant Heritage Hotel Penang (adaptive re-use of an early 20th Century 3-storey shophouse) 47. Carnavon Street (restoration of one shophouse after fire) 48. Sri Bahari Road (restoration & adaptive re-use of 7 terrace houses) 49. Irving Road (restoration & adaptive re-use of shophouses) 7 50. 7 Terraces Hotel, Stewart Lane (restorative & adaptive re-use of 7 shophouses into a heritage hotel) 51. Tien Hotel, Chulia Street (retrofit of a mid-20th Century hotel) 52. Chulia Street (conservation & adaptive re-use of 4 shophouses)

Publications 1. 1989 “What Makes a Street Memorable?”, Pulau Pinang Magazine, Vol. 5 2. Feb 91 “Conservation on the Move – A Penang Perspective”, Majalah Akitek, Malaysia 3. Apr 94 “Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: The Restoration of the House an Empire Builder”, Working Towards Quality Restoration in Built Heritage, Conservation Seminar Proceedings, URA, Singapore 4. Dec 95 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – Conservation & Adaptive Re-use Building Category, Winner”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Majalah Akitek Malaysia 5. Feb 96 “Club Life, Penang Swimming Club Extensions, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Majalah Akitek Malaysia 6. Feb 96 “Facets of a Collective Flavour”, Majalah Akitek 7. Apr 98 “Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark”, Project Feature, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 8. 1998 “Chinese Construction & Feng Shui”, “Chinese Temples”, “Chinese Clan Houses”, The Encyclopedia of Malaysia, Vol. 5, Architecture 9. Apr 99 “House of Tanjung Bungah, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 10. Dec 99 “Hong Leong Bank Berhad, 1 Light Street, George Town, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 11. Oct 00 “Restoration of the Khoo Kongsi Pavilion, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 12. Oct 00 “Penang Swimming Club Extensions, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 13. Oct 00 “Bukit Jawi Golf Resort, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 14. Oct 00 “Hillcrest Apartments, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia 15. 2000 “The Architect’s Covenant”, a chapter in “Contemporary Architecture of Penang”, published by PAM Northern Chapter 1 16. 2001 “Chinese Construction & Feng Shui”, “Chinese Temples”, Contributor, Laurence Loh, Architecture Malaysia 17. May 02 “Curator’s Notes & Text”, on the Exhibition, Laurence Loh Akitek, Early Views of Penang & 1660-1880 18. Aug 02 “Penang in Pictures”, Foreword, Laurence Loh, Star Publications (M) Berhad – “Glimpses of Old Penang” 19. Jan 03 “Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, 1991 – 2000”, Laurence Loh, World Architecture, No. 151, Beijing

8 20. Jan 03 “Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – Adaptive Reuse”, Laurence Loh Akitek, World Architecture, Comtemporary Vernacular 21. Feb 03 “Laurence Loh’s Masterpieces on Resort & Club Properties”, Laurence Loh, Malaysia Property, Malaysia 22. Jul 03 “In Memory of Chooi Yew Seng [1938 - 1997]”, Foreward, Laurence Loh, Chooi Yew Seng Memorial Exhibition 23. Jul 03 “Foreign Correspondents – Reporting on Malaysia”, Architecture California (The Journal of the American Institute of Architects, California, Council) 24. 2003 “The Conservation & Adaptive Reuse of ABN-AMRO Bank [1904], Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, PAM 2002 Award Winners [Honorary Mention], Architecture Malaysia, Vol. 15, No.1 25.2003 “PAM Colour on Buildings Awards, 22 Gerbang Midlands, Penang”, Laurence Loh Akitek, Architecture Malaysia, Vol. 15, No. 1 26. Oct 04 “Lakewood Golf & Country Club”, Majalah Akitek Malaysia 27. Mar 07 “Suffolk House”, published by HSBC Bank (M) Berhad, Malaysia 28. Apr 07 “Sustaining Conservation through Urban Transformation”, Hong Kong Institute of Planners, Journal, Hong Kong 29. Aug 07 “Stadium Merdeka – Saving and Reclaiming Malaysia’s Icon of Independence for Present and Future Generations”, Architecture Malaysia 30. Aug 07 “Conveying the Spirit of Place”, “Asia Conserved, Lessons Learned from the UNESCO Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation [2000 – 2004]” 31. Apr 08 “Solutions: 1983 – 2008”, “Architecture & Culture” 32. 2009 “Suffolk House”, Heritage Asia 33. Mar 10 “Conserving for Change”, Journal of Architectural Education Volume 63, Issue 2 34. Apr-Jun “Languages, Geoffrey Bawa’s Legacy”, Heritage Asia, Volume 2010 6, No. 4 35. 2010 “Design & the Spirit of Place”, Old City, New World, AA Asia Monograph 10 36. Jan 11 “Watch this Space as Heritage takes Centre Stage”, The Edge Financial Daily, 17 Jan 2011 37. Mar 11 “The Future is History”, The Edge Financial Daily, 11 Mar 2011 38. Apr 11 “Come Home to Penang”, The Edge Financial Daily, 25 April 2011 39. Jun 11 “The Soft Power of Culture”, The Edge Financial Daily, 6 June 2011 40.Jul 11 “George Town – Where Design & Culture Must Continue to Merge”, Penang Economic Monthly, July 2011 41. Jul 11 “Culture on a Digital Platform”, The Edge Financial Daily, 11 Jul 2011 42. Aug 11 “Penang’s First Great House Regains Glory” & “July in Penang – Durian Addicts + Culture Fest Aficionados”, The Edge Financial Daily, 8 July 2011 43. Sep 11 “Heritage Value Index Can Enhance Value of Properties”, The Edge Financial Daily, 12 Sept 2011 44. Oct 11 “Never a Dull Heritage Moment”, The Edge Financial Daily, 10 October 2011

9 45. Nov 11 “A Fragile World Brand at our Doorstep”, The Edge Financial Daily, 21 November 2011 46. Dec 11 “Blessed by the Magic of Water”, The Edge Financial Daily, 19 December 2011 47. Jan 12 “The Blue Triangle, a winning concept”, The Edge Financial Daily, 30 January 2012 48. Mar 12 “Language of Planning Denies the Soul”, The Edge Financial Daily, 5 March 2012 49. Apr 12 “True Face behind the Mask”, The Edge Financial Daily, 9 April 2012 50. May 12 “Island of the Gods”, The Edge Financial Daily, 14 May 2012 51. June 12 “Shared Values, History & Conservation”, The Edge Financial Daily, 11 June 2012 52. July 12 “Projects of Conscience”, The Edge Financial Daily, 9 July 2012 53. Aug 12 “Reclaiming Penang’s Football Legacy”, The Edge Financial Daily, 13 August 2012 54. Sep 12 “Hooked on Heritage”, The Edge Financial Daily, 24 September 2012 55. Nov 12 “Portuguese Connection”, The Edge Financial Daily, 19 November 2012 56. Dec 12 “Traffic Traffic Everywhere”, The Edge Financial Daily, 31 December 2012 57. Mar 13 “Untold Tales of Thaipusam”, The Edge Financial Daily, 13 March 2013 58. May 13 “The Next Generation’s Day of Reckoning”, The Edge Financial Daily, 27 May 2013 59. July 13 “Cyber Spying, Terrorism & Governance”, The Edge Financial Daily, 8 July 2013 60. Sep 13 “Gen Y’s Version of Heritage”, The Edge Financial Daily, 30 Sep 2013

Judging Panel 2017 – 2019 Jury Panelist, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation, Penang 2017 – 2018 Urban Redevelopment Authority (U.R.A) Architectural Heritage Awards Assessment Committee 2011 PAM Panel of Assessors, PAM Gold Medal Award 2011 2004-2007 Heritage Conservation, Bangkok 2001, 2002 Jury Panellist, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture 2000-current Judge, Tanjong Heritage Art Competition for Malaysian Art Schools 2000 Judge, 1999 – 2000 ACSA/Otis Elevator International Students Design Competition – Urban Housing Plus Integrated Urban Design Solutions, Washington, USA

Organisation of Public Events 2003 Organising Chairman, Tasting Asia Food Exhibition as Chairman of State Art Gallery 2002-2004 Organising Chairman, Fundraising for Hunter Painting jointly organised by Penang State Museum & Badan Warisan Malaysia 2002 Oct Curator, Early Views of Penang & Malacca 1660-1880, Exhibition at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur 10 2002 Jun Curator, Early Views of Penang & Malacca 1660-1880, Exhibition at Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang 1987 Organising Chairman, Historical Photo Competition & Exhibition jointly organised by The Star Publications Sdn Bhd & Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, Northern Chapter 1986 Organising Chairman, International Conference on Urban Conservation & Planning as Chairman of Malaysian Architects Association, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, Northern Chapter

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