Information on Past Events
Courtesy Call on YAB Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof
Date: 8 May 2025
Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Menara PETRA
We made this courtesy call on the YAB Deputy Prime Minister to get his views on the theme and contents of the 5th FMAC 2026 which we plan to organise in Kuching Sarawak. YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah not only gave us pointers on the FM aspects that needs urgent attention, he also reached out to a couple of State Government Top Executives to assist us in staging the 5th FMAC 2026 successfully. We very much appreciate and are thankful to YAB Dato Sri Haji Fadillah for accommodating us in his tight schedule and also paving the right path for us to plan and organize the 5th FMAC 2026 successfully.
National Energy Awards 2024 Appreciation Ceremony
Date: 27 Feb 2025
Time: 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Venue:The Majestic Kuala Lumpur
This Ceremony was hosted by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). During this Event, awards were given out to organizations for their excellence in 2024 for Energy Management, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Two MAFM Committee Members attended this Event.
Focus Group Discussion to develop Construction Industry Standard (CIS) for Facilities Management
Date: 24 Feb 2025
Time: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: CIDB IBS Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur
CIDB has established its CIS for various aspects of the construction industry and these standards are currently being used to enhance the quality of constructions in Malaysia. CIDB is in the midst of developing the CIS for Facilities Management. The objective of this Focus Group Discussion was to obtain feedback from the industry stakeholders on the basic aspects of the CIS for Facilities Management. A few MAFM Committee Members participated in this Focus Group Discussion.
MAFM Roadmap Workshop
Date: 18 Feb 2025
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Venue: Bangi Resort Hotel
MAFM’s current Roadmap was developed in 2015 with two strategic goal ie to make FM as a recognised Profession and to make MAFM as a one-stop reference for FM in Malaysia. This Roadmap has been used as a guide for MAFM’s yearly plans and activities since 2015. To a large extent MAFM has achieved both these strategic goals. With the dynamic changes that is taking place in the eco-system in which the FM Industry operates, it is high time this Roadmap needs to be reviewed. We have had two engagement sessions with stakeholders to obtain feedback on the key focus areas for the reviewed Roadmap. The objective of this Workshop is to present the findings of the two engagements session and to obtain feedback from the FM Industry Stakeholders. The Workshop was well attended with 28 participants who provided feedback on focus areas identified during the first two workshops and its priorities. The in-coming Committee will have its own discussions on the feedbacks obtained and will publish MAFM’s Roadmap 2025 – 2030 by the end of 2nd Qtr 2025.
18th AGM
Date: 18 Feb 2025
Time: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
Venue: Bangi Resort Hotel
Unlike during and post-Covid, the AGM this time was held fully physical. This was an election year. The AGM was attending by 45 Members which met the quorum requirements. The usual agenda for the AGM i.e. the confirmation of the 17th AGM Minutes of Meeting, Matters Arising, Secretary’s Report and the Presentation of the 2024 Financial Statement were accepted by the AGM. The election of the new office bearers took place smoothly and we now have 4 new faces in the Committee and the auditors. There were 3 motions presented with one motion that would involve amendments to the Constitution. This motion was approved and the other two motions were accepted in principle to be reviewed further by the in-coming Committee.
Town Hall Meeting
Date: 18 Feb 2025
Time: 9.00 am – 10.30 am
Venue: Bangi Resort Hotel
This Meeting was held in conjunction with our 18th AGM. The topic for the meeting was “Facilities Management in Malaysia: An Emerging Economic Sector or a Missed Opportunity?” We had Puan Zainora Zainal, Chief Executive of CIDB providing her answers as a Regulator and Ir. A. Vekneswaran, Head of Property and Facility Solutions, UEM Edgenta giving his answers as a Service Provider. The Meeting was moderated by Dr. Rizal Baharom, a Senior Lecturer at University Malaya and also MAFM’s Committee Member. The meeting was attended by 99 participants who were enlightened with the information shared by both Speakers with a conclusion that FM is an Emerging Economic Sector.
MAPMA’s Golf Tournament 2025
Date: 15 Feb 2025
Time: 6.30 am – 3.00 pm
Venue: Glenmarie Golf & Country Club
Malaysian Asset and Project Management Association (MAPMA), our collaborative partner, organized this Golf Tournament for purposes of fund raising. As a show of support, we registered a Team led by our Treasurer to participate in the Golf Tournament and our Deputy President and Secretary joined the lunch after the Tournament. It was a good networking opportunity for MAFM.
MAFM Committee Meeting No.1/2025
Date: 20 January 2025
Time: 8:30 pm
Venue: Virtual Meeting
This was MAFM’s first Committee Meeting for the year and the last meeting for the Session 2023 – 2025 Committee. Besides the normal operational agenda, this Meeting focussed on the arrangements being made for the 18th AGM and other events scheduled to be conducted in conjunction with the AGM.
Meeting with CIDB’s Top Management
Date: 6 January 2025
The MAFM Committee paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Executive of CIDB, Puan Zainora Zainal. We also took the opportunity to have a meeting with CIDB’s Top Management which is held quite regularly for us to highlight to CIDB current issues affecting the FM Industry and to get their feedback on these issues. During this meeting, 11 issues were discussed. Most of it was to get an update on issues which we have raised with CIDB before. We did bring up a couple of new issues to get CIDB’s initial response. This close working relationship between CIDB and MAFM has mutually benefitted both parties. This bodes well for the FM Industry going forward.
Briefing on KKR’s Collaboration with MPC on Reforming Bureaucracy and ease of doing business
Date: 20 November 2024
MAFM was represented in the briefing by our Deputy President, Mr Mohammad Shahrizal and our Vice President l, Ts Mohd Mazhar.
Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards Night organized by CIDB
Date: 18 November 2024
Our Secretary, P. Tamilwanan, attended this Event on behalf of MAFM. For the members information, MAFM has submitted its proposal to CIDB on 26 Apr 2024 requesting for the Awards to have a category for Facilities Management from 2025 onwards.
Seminar to Reenergize Facilities Management organized by CIDB in conjunction with ICW 2024
Date: 24 October 2024
MAFM assisted CIDB in organizing this Seminar. The Luminary Guest Speaker was Mr. Stan Mitchell, Chairman & CEO of Key Facilities Management, UK. There were two Forums held on Current FM Best Practices and the Evolution of Healthcare Facilities Services in Malaysia. The panellists and moderators were subject matter experts from Malaysia. The Seminar was officiated by KSU KKR and attended by 300 participants.
Engagement Sessions with Stakeholders on FM Standards organized by CIDB in conjunction with ICW 2024
Date: 22 – 23 October 2024
MAFM assisted CIDB in organizing 3 engagement sessions with FM Stakeholders representing the asset owners, FM service providers and policy makers from the Government. The objective of the Engagement Sessions were to obtain feedback from the stakeholders on CIDB’s initiative to develop FM Standards to enhance service delivery. The context of developing these FM Standards was provided by CIDB’s Deputy CEO, Puan Zainora and Chairman & CEO of Key Facilities Management, Mr Stan Mitchell from UK.
Meeting with MAPMA’s Management Committee
Date: 21 October 2024
This meeting was a courtesy call on the newly appointed MAPMA President and also our regular meeting with MAPMA with whom we have signed a MOU to have collaborative arrangements to benefit the members of both Associations.
Workshop of Developing Levy Management Guideline for FM Projects
Date: 7 – 9 October 2024
Our Deputy President, Mr. Mohammad Shahrizal, represented MAFM in providing feedback during this Workshop.
Engagement Session to Validate Study on the Effectiveness of CIDB’s Youths Competency Training Programs
Date: 30 September 2024
Our Vice President 1, Ts Mohd Mazhar represented MAFM in providing feedback during this Engagement Session.
KKR’s Dialogue Session with Construction Industry Representatives
Date: 13 August 2024
Our President, Dato’ Sri Zohari and Deputy President, Mr. Mohammad Shahrizal represented MAFM in this Dialogue Session with the Minister of Works.
Meeting with CIDB on enhancements to LCCSoft
Date: 11 July 2024
This is our series of meetings with CIDB in providing feedback to enhance LCCSoft. MAFM was represented in this meeting by it’s Secretary, Mr. Tamilwanan and a Committee Member, Dr. Mohamad Rizal.
Meeting with CIDB on the hosting of the FM Seminar and Engagement Sessions
Date: 4 July 2024
MAFM assisted CIDB for the hosting of both these Events. MAFM was represented in this meeting by it’s Secretary, Mr. Tamilwanan and a Committee Member, Sr. Masnizan.
Courtesy Call and Meeting with Puan Zainora, Deputy Chief Executive ll, CIDB
Date: 11 June 2024
MAFM’s Management Team met with Puan Zainora to convey our congratulations on her appointment as the Deputy Chief Executive ll CIDB and we took the opportunity to obtain updates on issues that we have raised with CIDB previously and also to highlight on latest issues.
Asset Management Roundtable Series organized by MAPMA
Date: 10 June 2024
This Program was launched by the Deputy Works Minister, YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. A roundtable discussion was held on the theme “Shaping the future of our Highways”. MAFM was represented by our President, Dato’ Sri Zohari and our Treasurer, Mr Mohd Farihan.
Public Lecture by Adjunct. Prof. Mohammad Shahrizal
Date: 5 June 2024
Our Deputy President, Mr Mohammad Shahrizal, was appointed as an Adjunct Professor by UTM early this year. This public lecture is part of his obligation as an Adjunct Professor. He gave a lecture on “Building an Agile Organisation” on a hybrid mode to a group of participants who were students, academicians and FM Practitioners.
MAFM’s 4th Facilities Management Asia Conference (FMAC 2024)
Date: 27 – 29 May 2024
The 4th FMAC 2024 with the theme “Embracing ESG to future proof the FM Industry” was officiated by YB Tuan Ir. Ts. Mohamad Fazli Bin Mohamad Salleh, the Chairman for Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee for Johor. This Conference was also held in conjunction with the World FM Day 2024. The Conference was well attended by 333 participants. There were 5 sponsors and 15 exhibitors. There was positive feedback from the participants as the theme was very timely for the FM Industry. The choice of the topics was comprehensive and the speakers and panellist were excellent in their delivery.
Workshop on Dasar Selenggara Asset Infrastruktur Negara
Date: 23 – 24 April 2024
MAFM’s Deputy President, Mr Mohammad Shahrizal and Vice President l, Ts Mohd Mazhar assisted in facilitating this Workshop in collaboration with KKR.
CIDB’s Hari Raya Open House
Date: 18 April 2024
MAFM’s Committee Members led by our President, Dato’ Sri Zohari and Deputy President, Mr Mohammad Shahrizal, attended CIDB’s Hari Raya Open House.
Townhall Meeting
Date: 21 February 2024
This Meeting was organized in conjunction with our 17th AGM. The Townhall Meeting with the theme “Facilities Management Industry Trend and Future Directions” was officiated by Deputy Works Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. This was followed by a Panel Discussion on the above mentioned theme by Subject Matter Experts representing both the public and private sector. The Townhall was attended by 80 participants who were enlightened with key takeaways for their strategic planning for the year.
17th AGM
Date: 21 February 2024
This was MAFM’s Annual General Meeting for 2024 which had to be held before 31 Mar 2024. This was a non-election year. The Annual Report including the Financial Statements and proposed motions were presented and approved by the members. The AGM was attended by 43 members.
Courtesy Call on YB Deputy Minister of Works
Date: 17 January 2024
MAFM’s courtesy call on YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan who got transferred as Deputy Minister of Works in Dec 2023. We are very grateful that we got to meet with him in his early days in the Works Ministry as what we shared with him especially on Life Cycle Costing made perfect sense since he was previously in the Ministry of Finance considering and approving fund allocations amongst others for facilities management. We must have made a good impression as YB Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan agreed to officiate MAFM’s Townhall Meeting scheduled on 21 Feb 2024.
Date: 10 January 2024
MAFM’s involvement with the Construction Competency Technical Committee in developing the course module for Facilities Management (Healthcare Facilities).
Courtesy Call on the CEO of UTMSPACE
Date: 7 January 2024
MAFM’s courtesy call on Ts. Dr. Nazri Ali, CEO of UTMSPACE was to discuss on the on-going Professional Master in FM Program conducted by UTMSPACE in collaboration with MAFM. The Program is into its 4th year and has got a decent enrolment with a GLC signing up as a corporate client. The discussion also touched on other possible Programs that UTMSPACE can collaborate with MAFM. We also talked about the upcoming 4th FMAC and the possible assistance that could be provided by UTMSPACE.
MAFM Committee Meetings
Date: 20 January 2024, 27 July 2024, 5 October 2024, 17 December 2024
These meetings were held to keep track of progress made for our initiatives and also to discuss on latest issues affecting the industry. It is also in compliance with Clause 8 (5) of the Constitution.
MAFM Committee Meetings
Date: 24 January 2023, 7 June 2023, 9 September 2023, 9 December 2023
These meetings were held to keep track of progress made for our initiatives and also to discuss on latest issues affecting the industry. It is also in compliance with Clause 8 (5) of the Constitution.
CREAM CIDB’s Focus Group Discussions to develop CIDB’s Facilities Management Strategic Plan 2024
Date: 25 July 2023, 10 October 2023, 6 November 2023
MAFM actively took part in this series of Focus Group Discussions to assist CIDB in developing its Facilities Management Strategic Plan 2024.
meeting with Chief Executive of CIDB
Date: 18 September 2023
This was a courtesy call to get acquainted with YBrs. Tuan Sr Mohd Zaid Zakaria who was promoted as the Chief Executive of CIDB since 1 Sept 2023. We took the opportunity to get an update on issues related to FM stakeholders with CIDB which we have highlighted in our meeting with CIDB in 2022 and we did bring up some latest issues and our proposed solutions.
Meeting with Chief Secretary of Ministry of Works
Date: 25 August 2023
Venue: Ministry of Works, Kuala Lumpur
This was a courtesy call to get acquainted with Y. Bhg. Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj. Ahmad who has helmed the Chief Secretary of Ministry of Works position since xx yyy 2023. We took the opportunity to introduce MAFM to him and also to highlight issues related to the FM Industry and our proposals to manage these issues.
Review of MAFM Roadmap
Date: 15 July 2023
Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
Venue: UTMSPACE, Jalan Maktab, Kuala Lumpur
The current Roadmap was developed in 2015 and it was timely to review it. A workshop was held with participants representing the industry attending it. The revised Roadmap is currently being drafted and once endorsed by the Committee, it will be published via this Website.
World FM Day
Date: 10 May 2023
Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: UTM Hotel & Residences, Jalan Maktab, Kuala Lumpur
MAFM has decided to have an event every year to commemorate the World FM Day that is held globally on the second Wednesday in May every year. In line with the theme this year, “Making a real difference”, a Forum was held in a hybrid mode. Four experienced local speakers presented papers related to FM subject matters that would make a real difference. The Forum was well attended with 39 participants present physically and 65 participants attending virtually.
MAFM’s 16th AGM
Date: 18 Mar 2023
Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: UTMSPACE, Jalan Maktab, Kuala Lumpur
The AGM was held in compliance with Clause 7 (3) of the Constitution which states that the AGM must be held before 31 Mar every year. The AGM was held in a hybrid mode with 23 members attending physically and 30 participants attending virtually which met the quorum. It was an election year and the new office bearers were elected for 2023 – 2025.
MAFM's 3rd Facilities Management Asia Conference (FMAC 2022)
Date: 13 – 14 December 2022
Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The theme of the 3rd FMAC was “IR 4.0 in the New Normal: The Future of Facilities Management”. It was a hybrid conference with 157 participants attending physically and 53 participants attending virtually. There were 12 eminent speakers who presented their topics related to the impact of digital transformation, climate change and the pandemic on the facilities management industry and its future. There was also an academia session involving presentations by students from the region.
