Development Economics

I have learnt that development is not as simple as it looks. A development process involves many other stages such as the initiation, evaluation, acquisition and many more. All these stages play a different role and is crucial to determine the end result and a smooth process of a development.

Apart from that, I have also come to understand further about the main players in the development process. Previously, I only thought that there were a few and I was pleasantly surprised that there are actually more main players than expected. I believe that this knowledge will greatly help me in the future whether for work or for personal use. This also helps me to familiarize and visualize how development process takes place in the world today.

One of the difficulties that I have faced for this subject is that I find it very difficult to understand and to fully digest what had been taught. Besides that, the assignments was not as easy as it looks as it requires future research. However, this subject had been very enjoyable as I was able to learn more about Malaysia's development cases through my lecturer. I believe that the stories told would greatly help me once i enter the industry to work.

Class picture with Mr.Ho

With Miss Dianne

Cost Value Engineering

Group photo for Assignment

When looking back at all the chapters that I have studied, the thing that I could remember most would be "VM helps to remove any unnecessary cost". This subject had thought me many things in relation to Value Management. Things such as history and background of VM, how will VM benefit the industry, how does a Quantity Surveyor be able to apply VM and many more.

After learning this subject, I have come to realize that indeed this subject is beneficial in many areas especially in the construction industry. Not only does it help to focus more on the client's objective, it also able to increase a building's value. This would probably apply to me in the future whenever i need to give advice or have the chance to build my own building.

As for the assignment, we were given a task to form a group of 9-10 people to come out with a Case Study Report for project implementing Value Management in the Construction Industry .We decided to do a hostel as our case study and each of us were given a delegated task in order to come up with a proper and completed report.

Dissertation - How to Achieve Carbon Neutral Buildings in Malaysia

This dissertation paper took almost a year to complete and I had to go through different stages and progress to get it done. It is a good thing that I had been given proper guidance throughout or else I would have difficulty doing it. Being a person that is concern for the environment, I had chosen "How to Achieve Carbon Neutral Buildings in Malaysia".

This research evaluates the current progress of Malaysia towards a “Carbon Neutral Building”. It considers the strategies that assist in moving towards a “Green Technology” such as strategies to reduce energy demand and recovery of total energy consumed. The research also explains carbon offsetting and how is it important in relation to carbon neutrality. In addition, the paper identifies the factors and policies to achieve Carbon Neutral Building. Along with the initiatives set out in the 10^th Malaysia Plan, there are several policies and approach that had been introduced by the Government. 

The paper concludes that it is possible to achieve carbon neutral buildings in Malaysia through strategies incorporating green technologies such as solar panels and urban forestry. Government policies and guides such as Green Building Index has a big role in achieving carbon neutrality However, the Government cannot be the sole factor for this movement towards carbon neutrality; the public also plays an important role which will be covered in this research. 

Indeed, I am proud of my hard work and am extremely grateful to my supervisor, Mr.Leong that had helped me all the way. 

Facilities Management

This subject was taken as an elective. In my opinion, it is almost similar to Building Services subject that i had to take a few semesters ago. Despite the close similarity, there were several different things that I had learnt such as swimming pool, ballast pump and others.

For the assignment, it was broken down into three different sessions. My group-mate and I evenly distributed the task, but decided to go to every site visit as a group. Through this assignment, I was able to learn more about the facilities that are provided in different areas. This also includes how the facilities work and the management that is governing the respective building. Among the sites that we visited were such as:-

Guarded and Gated residential area

Shop Office

Car Lifts

I believe that this subject will be extremely helpful in the future as I would be able to use the knowledge that I had gained from this subject. I truly believe that taking up this subject has given me an advantage and a better understanding of the facilities and how it works.

Construction Law

Construction Law was one of the toughest subject this semester as it requires a lot of head knowledge in relation to law. I find it rather difficult to remember all the case studies. However, it is also through the case studies that i understand how the principals are incorporated into the real world.This subject gave me a deeper understanding on how the arbitration and litigation process works.


The assignment was rather confusing for me as it was hard to distinguish and give judgement on the rightful amount of claim. I still tried my best to input the principal that had been taught to give a proper judgement.


I have also managed to attend a seminar that was conducted by Juru Ukur Bahan Malaysia (JUBM) which was regarding the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 and also highlighting the CIPAA Act. From this seminar, I realized that there are new acts that are emerging replacing the new ones. It indirectly shows me that how the industry is constantly changing.

Seminar by JUBM