Madam TPr Khairiah Talha

Managing Director
KW Associate Planners

As a recipient of several highly acclaimed awards, including the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat (PJM), Negeri Pulau Pinang and the Excellent Service Award for Public Service, Managing Director Khairiah Talha has been guiding KWA Planners through example. Having received her Bachelor in Town & Regional Planning from the University of Melbourne in Australia and Certificate in Development Planning from University College in London, Khairiah’s commitment to excellence and innate leadership skills are second only to her hands-on involvement in all of KWA Planners’ projects. Her extensive involvement in international organizations has given her wide perspectives on global issues and development trends.

Corporate Member, Malaysian Institute of Planners   (184/86)

Fellow, Malaysian Institute of Planners

Registered Town Planner (LPBM A 0007)

President, Malaysian Institute of Planners (1998-2000, 2000-2002)

Council Member, Malaysian Institute of Planners (2002-2005, 2005-2007, 2007-2009, 2009-2011)

Secretary General, Eastern Regional Organisational for Planning and Human Settlements (EAROPH) (2002-2010)

Board Member, Town Planners’ Board (2011-2013)

Member Town Planning Advisory Board, City Hall Kuala Lumpur (2011-2013)

Board Member (Asia Pacific Region), International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP), The Hague, Netherlands (2010 onwards)

Council Member Women’s Agenda, Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP)