Nor Faizah Md Akhir
Built Environment and Management Assistant
faizah[at]gtwhi[dot]com[dot]my
Fields of Expertise
- Building Surveying
- Landscape Architecture
- Project Coordination
ABOUT ME
Faizah joined George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) in 2024. She holds a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Surveying from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Her professional interests centre on heritage building conservation, historic urban landscape management, and the integration of conservation principles within the evolving urban environment. At GTWHI, she is committed to applying her interdisciplinary knowledge and contributing to the conservation, management and safeguarding of George Town’s built heritage, historic urban landscape and cultural legacy for present and future generations.
I am a passionate Site Manager because I strive to safeguard the precious heritage of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site while ensuring that its historic character continues to evolve harmoniously alongside the surrounding urban development. I regard George Town as my second home, where its distinctive communities, architectural character and rich cultural heritage have fostered a deep appreciation for the place and strengthened my commitment to its conservation. Through my role, I hope to contribute meaningfully to preserving George Town’s unique identity and heritage values for generations to come.
- Built Environment and Management Assistant, George Town World Heritage Incorporated
- Master of Landscape Architecture, University Science Malaysia, Penang (2020-2023)
- Bachelor Degree of Building Surveying, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (2014-2018)
- Foundation of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (2013-2014)
- ISO 37001:2025 Anti-bribery Management System (ABMS), 2026
- Heritage Building Conservation Workshop, 2025
- Emergency Response Team Training, 2025
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Capacity Building Workshop, 2024
- Heritage Building Conservation Workshop, 2024
- Community Based Fire Responders training for the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2024
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Capacity Building Workshop, 2024
- 2023, Fit-Out Site Coordinator, MLG Design & Construction Sdn Bhd, Penang
- 2018, Project and Fit-out Executive, Mid Valley City Sdn Bhd (IGB Corporation Berhad), Kuala Lumpur
- 2026, Measured Drawings for Category II Heritage Buildings
- 2025, Repair and Restoration Incentives for Category I and Category II Heritage Buildings
| Malay | Mother tongue, fluent in speaking, reading and writing |
| English | Fluent in speaking, reading and writing |
- 2018, Gold Award Oral Presentation, International Built Environment Undergraduate Research Competition (BEURC), University of Malaya
