Expertise in Urban Design does enhance the skills of the existing professionals in the built environment to design better urban spaces and city form. As a non-professional body, we see our role as similar to the Urban Design Group in the UK or Urban Design Alliance of Australia. PEREKABANDAR’s role is to provide a platform for intellectual discourse, training and source of information with regards to urban design in this country in order to improve the quality of design of our cities.

● Oversee membership application processes, approvals, renewals, and records.
● Ensure a transparent and accessible system for professional and student memberships.
● Develop strategies to grow the membership base and engage new professionals

● Curate and implement annual and ad hoc events, including networking sessions, forums, and symposiums.
● Lead planning of the Urban Design Talk Series, including speaker invitations, venue arrangements, and participant engagement.
● ●Ensure events align with the society’s mission to promote urban design discourse.

● Design and deliver professional development programs, including thematic masterclasses on urban design and placemaking.
● Maintain event documentation and post-event reports for future reference and archiving.

● Oversee membership application processes, approvals, renewals, and records.
● Collaborate with experts and practitioners for knowledge exchange.

● Conduct and supervise Townscape Appraisal and Heritage Townscape Appraisal workshops tailored to local urban contexts.
● Encourage field-based, hands-on training sessions for local authority staff and early-career professionals.

● Provide technical training on Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) development and application.
● Support local councils in capacity building aligned with national and local planning strategies.

● Prepare and submit applications for CPD accreditation with professional bodies (e.g., MIP, PAM, LAM).
● Ensure all programs meet the quality and content requirements for professional certification.

● Lead the development of a structured archive of PEREKABANDAR’s activities and members’ profiles.
● Prepare annual portfolios, impact reports, and design dossiers.

● Oversee the production of books, manuals, and other printed material related to urban design and town planning.
● Encourage council and member contributions to journal articles, design critiques, and case studies.

● Provide technical training on Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) development and application.
● Support student participation and publication of urban design studio outputs.

● Integrate ESG values into all PEREKABANDAR activities and publications.
● Support awareness and design advocacy on inclusive cities, climate resilience, and community empowerment.

● Manage and update the official website, newsletter, and all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
● Design campaigns to promote urban design values and PEREKABANDAR’s public presence.

● Identify and engage with corporate and institutional partners for sponsorships, collaborations, and co-branded events.
● Prepare proposal decks and post-event reports to secure long-term partnerships.

● Draft and disseminate press releases, feature stories, and news coverage of PEREKABANDAR events.
● Serve as liaison with local and national media outlets for visibility and outreach.
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Malaysian Urban Design Association was registered as an NGO or an interest group society with the mission of being the voice that champions good urban design practice in the country.
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