Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) – Malaysian Institute of Architects, is the main national professional institute representing architects in Malaysia. PAM’s principal mission statement is to promote the advancement of Architecture and the architectural profession for the betterment of society.
Founded in 1920 as the Institute of Architects Malaya, its name was changed in 1948 to the Federation of Malaya Society of Architects (FMSA), then allied to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Its current name, reflecting Malaysia’s Independence, came about on 20th January, 1967 when PAM was registered with the Registrar of Societies.
The new PAM Centre, a GBI Platinum-rated building was opened on 19 July 2017, the result of an open architectural competition. PAM’s membership consisting of professional architects, graduates and students, is also represented across Malaysia with member chapters in Sabah, Sarawak, Penang (Northern chapter), East Coast and Johor Bahru (Southern chapter).