This report is prepared by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia for the Government of Malaysia to assist the Government in creating a Malaysian built environment that is world-class-competitive, socially-beneficial and aesthetically-satisfying,

The Government has been successful in transforming the country's landscape from a traditional resource based economy to a modern industrialised economy. The citizens have benefited tremendously from the forward vision of the country's leadership and enjoyed better standard of living than most developing nations. This momentum has been sustained by the stable government and proactive leadership as manifested in its vision to make Malaysia a fully developed nation by year
2020

The spirit of wanting to achieve excellence has permeated among the populace and efforts are increasing among professionals to innovate and upgrade their role in oontributing to the nation's vision. Therefore, PAM has taken the initiative to propose to the Government a Malaysian Architectural Policy (MAP) as it is the single largest "client" for buildings in Malaysia and worldwide. The adoption of a definitive policy on architecture by the Government would provide stimulus for more innovative designs of the built environment for the private sector to follow.