PAM, originally established as the Institute of Architects Malaya (IAM) in 1920 has a history of some 70 plus years. In 1948, the name was changed to the Federation of Malaya Society of Architects (FMSA). Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia – The Malaysian Institute of Architects, under the present constitution was registered with the Registrar of Societies Malaysia on 20 January 1967.

The Objects and Powers of the Institute are:

I.2.1 To promote and enlarge knowledge, study and practice of architecture and the various arts and sciences connected therewith.

I.2.2 To provide a central organisation for architecture in the form of a learned and scientific society for art and science of architecture and to provide for the definition and qualification of the profession of architecture.

I.2.3 To assist and advise Governments, local authorities, or other private or public bodies, on questions relating to the art and science of architecture, the development of property, town and country planning and built environment and the design and construction of buildings generally.

I.2.4 To promote friendly interaction and discourse amongst Architects, and to hold meetings for readings and discussions of matters relating to the art and science of architecture.

I.2.5 To regulate the promotion and conduct of architectural design and planning competitions in accordance with the conditions laid down by the institute.

I.2.6 To obtain and disseminate among the Members, information on matters affecting the profession and to compile, print , sell, lend, publish, issue or distribute the proceedings and reports of the Institute or any papers, periodicals, books, circulars and other literary undertakings or any extracts therefrom as may seem conducive to any of these objects.

I.2.7 To provide facilities interchange with other associations carrying on similar work or with Governments, local authorities, educational and scientific bodies engaged in research on matters relating to the work, theory or practice of architecture or allied subjects

I .2.8 To arrange for alliance or affiliation with any Institution, Association or Society with similar object to those of the Institute on such terms or conditions as may be in the interests of the Institute.

I.2.9 To present generally the views of the profession and the interest of the Institute.

I.2.10 To preserve and to maintain the integrity and status of the profession; to suppress dishonourable and unprofessional conduct or practices; to lay down a Code of Professional Conduct, Conditions of Engagement and a Scale of Professional Charges which shall be binding on all Members and to regulate the practice of the profession of architecture by its Members.

I.2.11 To institute Chapters consisting of such Members as may be resident in any territory as defined from time to time in accordance with the Constitution of the Institute and to confer on such Chapters all such powers, authorities and discretion as may be thought fit.

I.2.12 To hold examinations of proficiency in the science and art of architecture and to award certificates thereof.

I.2.13 To hold exhibition of works of architectural interest and to allocate any portion of funds for this purpose.

I.2.14 To work closely with other members of the building industry for the betterment and development of the industry.

I.2.15 To originate and promote improvement in the law and regulations affecting architects, architecture and other matters connected with them.

I.2.16 To promote the appreciation, confidence and understanding of the public in the profession and architecture.

I.2.17 To establish, form and maintain libraries and collection of models, designs, drawings and other articles of interest in connection with the art and science of architecture.

I.2.18 To purchase, lease, hire or otherwise acquire suitable premises for the use of the Institute and to manage, improve and to develop and utilize any such premises and to sell, mortgage, let or dispose of the same.

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