MAPS
- Majlis Akreditasi dan Pendidikan Senibina (MAPS) Malaysia (previously known as MAPSM) and also known as the Council of Architectural Accreditation and Education Malaysia (CAAEM) is formed pursuant to paragraph (gb) of Section 4(1) of the Architects Act 1967 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”)
- MAPS Malaysia is formed pursuant to paragraph (gb) of Section 4(1) of the Act which stipulates the following: “to appoint a council, consisting of such members of the Board, Professional Architects and other persons as may be determined by the Board, to advise and regulate all matters relating to architectural and interior design education including the certification and recognition of such programmes”
- Under Section 4(1) of the Act, the Board is
empowered:
- to appoint a council, consisting of such members of the Board, Professional Architects and other persons as may be determined by the Board, to advise and regulate all matters relating to architectural and interior design education including the certification and recognition of such programmes.
- Henceforth, the Council of Architectural Accreditation and Education of Malaysia (CAEEM) was formed and assumed responsibilities to lead, facilitate, coordinate, monitor, and regulate all matters relating to architectural education in this country including certification, accreditation, and recognition of such programme.
- The Board is responsible for determining the
standard for entry into the architectural profession and
the accreditation of architectural programmes for
recognition by the Board. Henceforth, either directly or
indirectly, the Board under Section 4(1) of the Act, is
also empowered:
- to keep and maintain a Register of Professional Architects, Graduate Architects and architectural consultancy practices.
- to appoint a council, consisting of such members of the Board, Professional Architects and other persons as may be determined by the Board, to conduct examinations for admission to the profession and other examination as deemed necessary by the Board.
- to determine and regulate the conduct and ethics of Professional Architects, Graduate Architects, Interior Designers and Building Draughtsmen.
- to provide scholarships and other facilities for the promotion of learning and education in connection with architecture, and to hold or cause to be held professional development programmes for Professional Architects, Graduate Architects, Interior Designers and Building Draughtsmen to further enhance their knowledge in the latest developments relating to that profession.
- For this purpose, the Council was formed under the auspices of the Board to regulate all matters relating to architectural education.
To Promote the Advancement and Development of Architectural Education in Malaysia.
- To advise The Board on the policy and duration of architectural education in Malaysia;
- To advise and regulate all matters relating to the implementation of architectural education;
- To co-ordinate educational matters in Schools of Architecture and other institutions conducting programmes relevant to the architectural and interior design;
- To recommend the accreditation and recognition of architectural and interior design programmes to the Board;
- To appoint representative to sit on any Boards, Committees or Bodies formed for any purpose affecting the architectural education;
- To form committees which may co-opt members from time to time;
- To work in collaboration with the Malaysian Qualification Agency or any succeeding body in the assessment and approval of architecture and interior design programmes; and
- Generally, to do all such acts, matters and things as are necessary to carry out the objectives of this Council
- Six (6) academics to be appointed by the Board;
- Five (5) Professional Architects to be appointed by the Board;
- Three (3) Professional Architects to be nominated by the President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (one of whom shall be the chairperson of PAM’s Education Committee or his appointed representative);
- Chairman of the Council of Head of Architectural Schools (COHAS);
- One (1) person from Ministry of Education (MOE);
- One (1) person from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA);
- One (1) person from Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA);
- One (1) Professional Architect from the Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR);
- One (1) Professional Architect to represent the State of Sabah;
- One (1) Professional Architect to represent the State of Sarawak;
- One (1) person from among registered Interior Design
KADAR FI PERMOHONAN AKREDITASI DAN KELULUSAN PROGRAM SENIBINA & REKABENTUK DALAMAN
| Kategori | Kadar Fi |
| KELULUSAN PROGRAM | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM6500 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM6500 |
| (c) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM6500 |
| 2. ADVISORY VISIT | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM7000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM7000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | RM8000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM7000 |
| 3. FULL ACCREDITATION VISIT (2 Full Days) | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM14000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM14000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | RM19000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM14000 |
| 4. CONTINUING ACCREDITATION VISIT | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM14000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM14000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | RM19000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM14000 |
| 5. COMPLIANCE VISIT (Due to Conditional Accreditation) | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM7000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM7000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | RM8000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM7000 |
| 6. VERIFICATION VISIT | |
| (a) Bahagian I | RM5000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | RM5000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | RM5000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | RM5000 |
| 7. VALIDATION VISIT (For Foreign University in Overseas) | |
| (a) Bahagian I | USD5000 |
| (b) Bahagian II | USD5000 |
| (c) Bahagian I & II | USD8000 |
| (d) Rekabentuk Dalaman | USD5000 |
| (e) Pertambahan (Lebih dari 1 atau 2 program) | USD3000 |
Nota : Bayaran sebanyak 1000 akan dikenakan oleh pihak MQA bagi permohonan Kelulusan Program dan permohonan Lawatan Akreditasi. Pihak IPT juga perlu menanggung kos perjalanan, penginapan dan lain-lain kos berkaitan semasa Lawatan diadakan sekiranya diperlukan
| CAAEM CONSTITUTION | MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| (a) Chairman | Assoc Prof (I) Ar. Zuraina Leily Awalludin |
| (b) Co – Chairman | Ar. Meor Mohammad Fared bin Meor Razali |
| (c) Hon. Secretary | Dato’ Ar. Zulkhairi bin Md Zain |
| MEMBERS – (d) Five (5) Professional Architects to be appointed by the Board |
Ar. Zairul Azidin bin Badri Ar. Wan Norarjuna bin Wan Mustafa Ar. Dato’ Dr. Ku Azhar bin Ku Hassan Ar. Norzaini bin Mufti |
| (e) Three persons to be
appointed by the Board (Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi/MQA/JPA) |
Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia
(MQA): En Mohd Ishak bin Mohd Hussaini |
| (f) Three (3) Professional Architects to be nominated by the President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (one of whom shall be the chairperson of PAM’s Education Committee or his appointed representative) | Dato’ Ar. Zulkhairi bin Md
Zain Ar. Lim Hai Seah, Alvin Ar. Sarly Adre bin Sarkum |
| (g) Chairman of the Council of Head of Architectural Schools (COHAS) | Dr. Azhani binti Abd Manaf
(2023–2025) Ar. Nasrudin bin Sharkawi (2025–2026) |
| (h) Six (6) representatives from among the academicians to be approved by the Board | Dr. Azari bin Mat Yasir Prof. Ramli bin Abdullah Prof. (B) Dr. Syed Ahmad Iskandar bin Syed Ariffin Dr. Nur Maizura bt Ahmad Noorhani Prof. Madya Dr. Alice Sabrina binti Ismail Dr. Mazran Ismail Ar. Haris Fadzilah bin Abdul Rahman |
| (i) One Professional Architect from the Public Works Department (JKR) | Ar. Dr. Azlina binti Aziz |
| (j) A Professional Architect to represent the State of Sabah | Ar. Daniel Koh Chung Hou |
| (k) A Professional Architect to represent the State of Sarawak | Ar. Hajah Noraini binti Narodden |
| (l) One person from among registered Interior Designers (MIID) | Pn. Nur Diana binti Rosli |
| No | File Name | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pekeliling MAPS Bil.1/2024 | Keperluan Dalam Melaksanakan Program Kerjasama | Download |
| 2 | Pekeliling MAPS Bil.1/2023 | Ketetapan Akreditasi Dalam Tempoh Pasca-Pandemik | Download |
| 3 | Pekeliling MAPS Bil.1/2022 | Kemasukan Terus Dan Pindahan Kredit | Download |
| 4 | Special Note MAPS 3 2020 | Movement Control Order (COVID-19) and its Impact on Accreditation Application for Architecture Education and Interior Design Programmes | Download |
| 5 | MAPS Nota Khas 2020 Ke 3 Covid-19 | Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (COVID-19) dan Kesanya ke atas Permohonan Akreditasi Bagi Program Pengajian Senibina dan Rekabentuk Dalaman | Download |
| 6 | Special Note MAPS 2 2020 | Implementation of Teaching and Learning and Evaluation of Architecture and Interior Design Programme at Higher Learning Institutions during Movement Control Order Period in conjunction with the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic | Download |
| 7 | MAPS Nota Khas 2020 Ke 2 Covid-19 | Pelaksanaan Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Serta Penilaian bagi Program Senibina dan Rekabentuk Dalaman di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi dalam Tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan sempena Penularan Wabak COVID-19 | Download |
| 8 | Special Note MAPS 1 2020 | Prevention of Infectious Disease COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Architecture and Interior Design Programme at Higher Education Institutions | Download |
| 9 | Nota Khas MAPS #1 2020 | Pencegahan Jangkitan Penyakit COVID-19 dan Impaknya Terhadap Program Senibina dan Rekabentuk Dalaman di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi | Download |
| 10 | No. 1/2018 (English Version) | Minimum Total Enrolment to Quality for an Accreditation Visit | Download |
| 11 | No. 1/2018 | Jumlah Minimum Enrolmen bagi Melayakkan AEP Memohon Lawatan Akreditasi | Download |
| 12 | No. 2/2016 | Pelantikan Pensyarah Warga Asing untuk Pengajar Studio Rekabentuk | Download |
| 13 | LAM Policy & Procedures for the Validation of Overseas Programme in Architecture | Download | |
| 14 | No. 1/2016 | Peruntukan Khusus untuk Pemohon Warga Asing dari Luar Negara Berhubung Kemasukan ke Program Pascasiswazah Senibina (Setara LAM Bahagian II) | Download |
| 15 | MAPS Special Notes #1-2021 | Requirement of Exhibition for Online Accreditation | Download |
| 16 | No.1/2016 (English Version) | Special Provision for Foreign Application from overseas relating to entry into Postgraduate Programme in Architecture (equivalent to LAM Part II) | Download |
| 17 | GP MAPS 1/2021 | Garis Panduan Pelaksanaan Permohonan dan Proses Akreditasi Sepanjang Tempoh Pandemik Covid-19 Menggunakan Kaedah Dalam Talian dan Hibrid | Download |
| 18 | No.2/2016 (English Version) | Appointment of Foreign Lecturers for Design Studio Teaching | Download |
| 19 | Pekeliling Am MAPS Bil 2-2020 (2) | Tempoh Masa bagi Mengemukakan Permohonan Penyambungan Akreditasi | Download |
| 20 | MAPS General Circular No. 1/2020 | Interim Accreditation-Architecture Programme | Download |
| 21 | Special Note MAPS 4-2020 | Teaching and Learning of Design Studio Post-MCO for Architecture and Interior Design Programme | Download |
| 22 | MAPS Nota Khas 2020 Ke 4 Covid-19 | Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Studio Rekabentuk dalam Tempoh Pasca-PKP Bagi Program Pengajian Senibina dan Rekabentuk Dalaman | Download |