Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Built Environment - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- MSc. Real Estate - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Syakir Amir Bin Ab Rahman (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
syakiramir@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Syakir Amir Bin Ab. Rahman obtained his Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2009, MSc. Real Estate from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in 2011, and PhD. in Built Environment from IIUM in 2016. He joined IIUM as a Kulliyyah member of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning in 2016.
righttop00His research interests are urban and regional planning; and tourism planning and development. He has been invited as keynote speaker and presenter in numerous conferences local and overseas, and has published numerous internationally-refereed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Syakir Amir is a registered graduate member of Malaysian Institute of Planner (MIP) and active undertakes research and consultancy for government and private agencies.
Presently Dr. Syakir Amir is a Head of Department of Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design since January 2017.
righttop00His research interests are urban and regional planning; and tourism planning and development. He has been invited as keynote speaker and presenter in numerous conferences local and overseas, and has published numerous internationally-refereed journals and conference proceedings. Dr. Syakir Amir is a registered graduate member of Malaysian Institute of Planner (MIP) and active undertakes research and consultancy for government and private agencies.
Presently Dr. Syakir Amir is a Head of Department of Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design since January 2017.
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Tourism and Hospitality ~ Tourist Behaviour
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Tourism and Hospitality ~ Heritage Management
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Geography ~ Tourism Studies
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Architecture ~ Built Environment - Ph.D in Built Environment
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Geography ~ Social and Cultural Geography
Professional Membership
- 2017 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Member), Malaysian Institute of Planners
- 2018 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Member), Lembaga Perancangan Bandar Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
ASPECTS OF LAND VALUATION | 2020/2021 |
COMPARATIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE OF URBAN PLANNING | 2021/2022 |
PARK AND RECREATIONAL PLANNING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PLANNING AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PLANNING STUDIO 1 | 2016/2017 |
PLANNING STUDIO 1 (BASIC PLANNING SKILLS) | 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
PLANNING STUDIO 1: BASIC PLANNING SKILLS | 2022/2023 |
PLANNING STUDIO 2 | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
PLANNING STUDIO 2 (MIXED DEVELOPMENT) | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
PLANNING STUDIO 2: MIXED DEVELOPMENT | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
PLANNING STUDIO 3 (SPECIAL AREA PLANNING) | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
PLANNING STUDIO 5 | 2017/2018 |
PLANNING TECHNIQUES | 2017/2018 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING | 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING 1 | 2017/2018 |
PRINCIPLES OF URBAN REGIONAL PLANNING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
REGIONAL PLANNING | 2018/2019 |
RESEARCH METHOD IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY | 2016/2017 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2022/2023 |
TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2022 | Development of Framework for Smart Tourism Destination (STD) for Malaysia Ecotourism Sites in relation to Smart Tourism 4.0 initiatives |
2019 - 2020 | THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING INDEX FOR MALAYSIA. |
2019 - 2020 | Kajian Carrying Capacity Pulau-Pulau Peranginan Negara, Semenanjung Malaysia |
2018 - 2019 | Malaysia 100 Year cities (M100YC) Program |
2018 - 2021 | Identification of Urban Attractions for Design Enthusiasts in Special Interest Tourism: A Case Study of Kuala Lumpur |
2016 - | Rancangan Struktur Negeri Kedah 2035 (Kajian Semula) |
2016 - 2018 | An Assessment of Housing Affordability at District Level for the States of Perak, Selangor, Melaka and Johor |
2016 - 2017 | Rural Agro Tourism and Local Community Income: The Case Study of Housing in Kelantan and Terengganu |
2016 - 2017 | An Assessment of Vulnerable and Disabled Communities Ability to Own Residential Properties in Urban Areas of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor |
2016 - 2018 | An Assessment of Domestic and Inbound Tourists' Expenditure and Preferences Factors in Tourism Activities in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage Area |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Kajian Semula Akta Industri Pelancongan 1992 (Akta 482) dan Peraturan-Peraturan Di Bawahnya |
2022 - Present | Kajian Projek Pelan Induk Muzium Hidup (Living Museum) Orang Asli Negeri Pahang |
2021 - Present | Kajian Perancangan Strategik Wilayah Bagi Pembangunan Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (East Coast Rail Link - ECRL) |
2021 - Present | Kajian Panduan Pelaksanaan Penilaian Impak Sosial (SIA) bagi Projek Pembangunan |
2021 - Present | KAJIAN PERANCANGAN GUNATANAH KAWASAN SUMBER MAKANAN NEGARA |
2021 - Present | Kajian Pelan Induk Bersepadu Guna Tanah Laluan Rel Pantai Timur East Coast Rail Link - ECRL (Sektor Pengurusan dan Pelaksanaan) |
2021 - Present | Kajian Pelan Induk Bersepadu Guna Tanah Laluan Rel Pantai Timur East Coast Rail Link - ECRL (Sektor Ekonomi) |
2020 - Present | Kajian Pengurusan Pembangunan Persisir Pantai Padang Mat Sirat - Ayer Hangat, Langkawi, Kedah |
2019 - Present | Smart Interior Design (SID) Framework as an Integrated Energy Efficiency Approach for Smart Building and IoT-Driven Future. |
2019 - Present | The development of Transit oriented development (TOD) framework for Malaysia. Case study of Selangor-Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Line (SSP Line) Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) |
2019 - Present | Pelan Induk Perancangan Fizikal Pelancongan Negeri Perlis |
2019 - Present | THE DEVELOPMENT OF IIUM SEJAHTERA INDEX |
2019 - Present | Kajian Rancangan Fizikal Negara Ke-4 (RFN Ke-4) dan Rangka Kerja Pembangunan Wilayah Bersepadu (RWB) |
2018 - Present | Rural Area Resiliency: Community-Led Formal and Informal Establishments in Facing Disasters and Risks |
2018 - Present | Towards Malaysia Education 4.0: Assessing Physical Learning Environment of Design Studio in Promoting Teamwork and Collaborative Experience Among Students in Public University in Malaysia |
- | Kajian Rancangan Tempatan Daerah Kerian, Perak 2035 (Penggantian) - Pengurusan Pelaksanaan dan Penilaian Kemampatan |
Award & Recognition
23 Jul, 2018 | Top 250 Contributors to IIUM's Research (MyRA) Performance - | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2019 | 2019 Tracer Study Report. Alumni Relations Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 2710-737X (ISSN) |
Book Section
2021 | Issues and Challenges of Smart Tourism in Malaysia. In: FPHP Tourism Press, Faculty Hotel & Tourism Management, UiTM Melaka, ISBN: , pp. 68-79 |
2021 | Issues and Challenges of Smart Tourism in Malaysia. In: FPHP Tourism Press, Faculty Hotel & Tourism Management, UiTM Melaka, ISBN: , pp. 68-79 |
2011 | Hotel room supply and demand in world heritage city of Melaka. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180379, pp. 16-21 |