ABOUT THE SEMINAR

The management of successful shopping malls today is increasingly complex as malls become more and more competitive. Therefore, good management will mean an optimum balance of soft skills (human resource) and hardware (building structures and equipment).  The Seminar will explore what it takes to manage shopping malls well from the perspective of engineering skills i.e. to engineer and re-engineer both new and old malls. Topics of interest include delving into trends for the future, managing energy efficiency, the modernization of vertical transportation, lighting designs, ventilation in car parks, viability of solar power and even the whims and fancies of retail fit-out designs etc.  Join our well experienced speakers from the field of hand-on practitioners and consultants who will enlighten participants on the complexities of mall management from the engineers’ viewpoint. Learn from actual case studies and be enlightened!


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

1.   Building and property managers seeking in-depth knowledge of latest trends and developments
2.   Operations, engineering, maintenance personnel pursuing increased productivity and efficiency


SPEAKERS’ BIODATA

Mr. Raghib Azmi, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)  
                                                    
Raghib Azmi Grad IEM has more than 25 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry having served in various capacities in sales, installation, maintenance and general management for leading lift companies both locally as well as overseas. He has been engaged in various roles in several major high-rise projects such as Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, India Tower, Kingdom Tower and Menara Warisan. He has been actively serving The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) in various committees since 1993. He has held various talks and courses at IEM in the VTS subject. He is the Chairman of the SIRIM Working Group on Lifts and Escalators and has been representing IEM in the WG since 2000. He is actively involved in the development of Malaysian Standards for lifts and escalators. He conducts regular talk and training programmes related to VTS business management, design, installation, maintenance, repairs and modernisation; conducts VTS audits and inspections for residential and commercial properties and undertakes VTS modernisation consulting and management projects. Raghib Azmi Grad IEM has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Oklahoma State University, United States of America.

Ir. Dr. Kannan M. Munisamy, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Ir. Dr. Kannan M. Munisamy is currently Project Director of Billing at  Tenaga Nasional Berhad. Previously as Chief Operating Officer at  Tenaga Cables Industries Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Sdn Bhd, focusing on manufacturing of LV and HV power cables and services on cable faults. He graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in 2000 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons). Upon completion of his training with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) as a trainee engineer, he was assigned to UNITEN. He pursued his Master of Science in (Aerodynamics) Degree in Cranfield University, Milton Keynes, UK. He obtained his PhD in Engineering specializing in Heat and Flow analysis of rotational flow in 2012. Recently he has successfully completed in MBA (UNITEN-MBS). Ir. Dr Kannan led various industrial consultancy projects, including Thermal power generation, Hydro power plant, building services, green building application, and oil & gas. In addition, he has also helmed a couple of Ministry of Science and Innovation (MOSTI)-funded projects. He was IEM Council Member, Fire Advisory Board member (IEM), SIRIM work group member for a few sub-standards in MS standards. His works published in international and local journals and conferences. He is also a reviewer for IMechE journals. His industrial engineering experiences are accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia and Engineering Council, United Kingdom, which granted him Professional and Chartered Engineer status. He is also serving as present chairman of IEM’s Mechanical Engineering Technical Division.

Ir. Loo Chee Kin, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Ir. Loo Chee Kin is an active committee member in the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Mechanical Engineering Technical Division and Fire Advisory Board as well as various Sub-Committees and Boards.  He is a Senior Consultant with Global Risk Consultants (GRC) and before that he was a Senior Engineering Specialist with FM Global. He has more than 20 years engineering experience, from design to field work, since graduating from UMIST, Manchester, UK with a B.Eng in Electromechanical Systems Engineering. He is a P.Eng in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and a Member of IEM. He is a Member of IMechE and IEE, and registered C.Eng. His areas of risk evaluation are both for existing sites as well as engineering services for new projects of clients.

Ir. Fam Yew Hin, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Registered Professional Engineer with BEM and a Corporate Member of IEM. Graduated with a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Sheffield, Ir. Fam has during the past 18 years served in the National Utility, Independent Power Producers as well as with the Regulator. He has also obtained a Diploma in Financial Management, and received the award of world best result from ACCA.   Ir. Fam has been actively involved in IEM activities, he is the chairman of the Membership Drive and Promotion sub-committee, Alternate Registrar of ASEAN Engineer in Malaysia, immediate past Chairman and the current Advisor to the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division (IEM).

Ir. Soong Peng Soon, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Ir. Soong Peng Soon graduated from University of Malaya in year 1984 and has more than 33 years in the design, manufacturing, construction, testing, operation & maintenance of HVAC system & M&E components.  He is a professional engineer, an ASHRAE certified Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) and a Green Building Index certified Commissioning Specialist (CxS) and GBIF, currently overseeing many green building projects and have successfully concluded the final certification of several iconic projects.  His contribution in successful evaluation of building performance with exceptional experience, analytical instrument, skills & technique has defined his leading role in this field.  He is also a building auditor for Architect Centre, a subsidiary of Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) in providing independent building system audit to the industry and he has been an active & senior member of Institution of Engineers Malaysia.

Ir. Lum Youk Lee - Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks, Technical Committee

He is a member of Board of Engineers Malaysia and Advisor to Mechanical Engineering Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia in 2011. He has 15 years of extensive work experience in high-rise property construction and excellent knowledge and skills in the management of commercial, retail and residential properties including repositioning, upgrading and transformation initiatives. Ir. Lum speaks regularly at training courses, seminars and conference and is currently Technical Committee of Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks Malaysia (PPK).

Ar. Anthony Lee Tee, Accredited Architect & Trainer, Professional Building Survey and Inspection

With over 3 decades of experience spanning across multi-discilinary areas in architecture, project management and construction in the region, Anthony believes every property owner should be entitled to the best quality and workmanship our industry can provide. Having inspected hundred of properties is engaged for independent inspections and advisory into building condition, unsafe construction, forensic investigations and shares his Kisah Benar findings in trainings throughout Malaysia.His vision is simple “Do it right 1st time every time”.
Our buildings are now built at unprecedented breakneck aped with an addictive dependence on unskilled foreign workers, whwew more often than not, this is at the expense of quality and safety. With improvement in technology and the quest for profits, the billion dollar question remains “are our buildings safe?’.  

Ir. Chandrasegaran S Menon - Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks, Technical Committee

Ir. Chandrasegaran has been involved in the Shopping Mall M&E Design and Operations for past 17 years and currently holds a senior position in a prominent shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia, Chartered Engineer and a Corporate Member of The Institution of Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom. He also holds a Certificate of Competency as a Competent Electrical Engineer issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga, Malaysia.  Ir. Chandrasegaran has been actively conducting seminars organized by Persatuan Pengurusan Kompleks Malaysia (PPK) and was a curriculum advisory committee for Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.