08-12-2012

COE
SOMF
LOA
MOA
LOR
 Sekiranya seorang
Klien/Pemaju datang
menemui anda untuk
membangunkan sebidang
tanah, apakah langkah yang
anda akan lakukan sebagai
seorang Arkitek ?
  Siasat/Kaji latarbelakang Pemaju
• mengenalpasti sebarang risiko

 Siasat latarbelakang tanah

• mengenalpasti syarat guna tanah dan
potensi tanah untuk dibangunkan
• mengenalpasti tindakan-tindakan yang
perlu berkaitan tanah
(tukar syarat guna tanah/pecah sempadan/penyatuan tanah dll.)
  Sediakan ‘feasibility study’
• mengenalpasti jenis pembangunan
• mengkaji impak sosial, impak ekonomi &
potensi pasaran

 Sediakan dokumen-dokumen bagi

tujuan lantikan formal
• LOA
• (SOMF 2010)
• MOA
• LOR (jika perlu)
 • LOA: Letter of Acceptance
•SOMF 2010: Scale of Minimum Fee
• MOA: Memorandum of Agreement
• LOR: Letter of Release
 Memberikan Perkhidmatan
Perundingan Kesenibinaan
/ Architectural Consultancy Services (ACS)
• Selepas MOA ditandatangani
& dimatikan setem
• Berdasarkan COE
 THIRD SCHEDULE
[Rule29]
PART ONE
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT OF A
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT
[Subrule 29(1)]
(SYARAT-SYARAT GUNA KHIDMAT /
PERLANTIKAN / PERTUGASAN)
 CLIENT-ARCHITECT AGREEMENT
(PERJANJIAN PERUNDING ARKITEK-PELANGGAN)

LOA

LETTER OF
APPOINTMENT
(SURAT
PERLANTIKAN)

COE MOA SOMF 2010

CONDITION OF MEMORANDUM OF SCALE OF MINIMUM

ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FEES 2010
(SYARAT-SYARAT (MEMORANDUM (SKALA FI MINIMA
PERLANTIKAN / PERJANJIAN) 2010)
PERTUGASAN)

REFERENCE
 RULE 29 / KAEDAH 29
CONDITION OF ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT (COE) /
SYARAT-SYARAT GUNA KHIDMAT ARKITEK PROFESIONALL
10 - PERKARA 5 - PERKARA 4 - PERKARA 3 - PERKARA 2 - PERKARA 1 - PERKARA
HAK MILIK KEMATIAN/
TANGGUNGJAWAB TANGGUNGJAWAB PENGGANTUNGAN KETIDAK-
KLIEN DOKUMEN / DWG
ARKITEK UPAYAAN
16. Pengantunggan ARKITEK
1. Beri perkhidmatan perundingan
•Kalau klien tak bayar fee
sepertimana skop kerja dalam MOA •Arkitek gantung kerja. 20. Dok./Dwg
antara Arkitek & Klien 11. Sediakan semua 23. 25.
•Mula dr notis (tarikh • Dok/dw adalah hak
maklumat. Pengantaraan
-fee kena ikut SOMF gantung kerja.) Ar. Kecuali telah Sekiranya jenis
dinyatakan dlm MOA. /Mediation praktis `sole-prop’
-Arkitek hanya disara dr fee yg 12. Adakan wakil klien. •Sampai fee dibayar
dibayar klien sahaja •Kalau tak bayar juga… maka guna
•Bawa ke 21. Jika penamatan Ar. khidmat akan
13. Arahan kpd MC hanya
2. Guna khidmat perunding oleh klien. melalui Arkitek Mediation/Arbitration. Sampai fasa 24. Timbangtara tamat
Dok.Kontrak dan klien /Arbitration

3. Guna khidmat perunding oleh Aritek 14. Beri keputusan segera. 17. Penamatan dah bayar fee : Klien
Ikut MOA boleh tamat boleh ulangi r/bentuk
15. Bayar fi & caj kpd. PBT bila2 masa. atas tapak yg sama &
4. Menyelaras kerja perunding. utk kerja selenggara @
utk kelulusan. Notis penamatan oleh
Klien/Ar. renovation.
5. Arkitek tidak.bertanggungjawab. 60 hari dr tarikh notis. –Ar
prestasi perunding yang diguna khidmat
kena teruskan servis 22. Penyerahan
hinggalah tamat 60 hari. dok,dwg,spesifikasi bila
oleh klien. MOA tamat & bayaran
diselesaikan
6. Arkitek Bertanggungjawab prestasi 18. Arkitek kemukakan
Akaun.
perunding yang diguna khidmat oleh klien. Ar kemukakan baki fee &
tuntutan2 lain & caj byr.an
7. Dapatkan persetujuan klien - 60 hari ganti rugi.
30 hari dr tamat MOA.
8. Tidak boleh keluar arahan V.O tanpa
persetujuan klien kecuali :
- arahan PBT 19. Perlantikan Ar. Lain
- klien dah dimaklumkan Klien dah bayar semua
-amaun telah dipersetujui dlm MOA. tuntutan Ar.
Ar keluarkan LOR.
Klien bleh lantik Ar. Lain.
9. Pemeriksaan kerja secara berkala.

10. Sediakan anggaran kos & masa.

 1. Beri perkhidmatan perundingan seperti mana skop kerja dalam
MOA antara Arkitek & Klien
-fee kenaikut SOMF
-Arkitek hanya disara dr fee yg dibayar kliensahaja
TANGGUNGJAWAB
& HAD ARKITEK 2. Gunakhidmat perunding oleh klien.

3. Gunakhidmat perunding oleh Aritek

COE 1-10
4. Menyelaras kerja perunding.

5. Arkitek tidak bertanggungjawab prestasi perunding yang

digunakhidmat oleh klien.

6. Arkitek Bertanggungjawab prestasi perunding yang digunakhidmat

oleh ARKITEK.

7.Dapatkan persetujuan klien - 60 hari

8.Tidak boleh keluar arahan V.O tanpa persetujuan klienkecuali :

- arahan PBT
- Klien dah dimaklumkan
-Amaun telah dipersetujuidlm MOA.

9.Pemeriksaan kerja secara berkala.

10. Sediakan anggaran kos&masa.

 11.Sediakan semua maklumat.

12.Adakan wakil klien.

TANGGUNGJAWAB
& HAD KLIEN 13.Arahan kpd MC hanya melaluiArkitek

14.Beri keputusan segera.

COE 11-15
15. Bayar fi & caj kpd. PBT utk kelulusan.
 16. Penggantungan
PENGGANTUNGAN •Kalau klien tak bayar fee
•Arkitek gantung kerja.
COE 16 •Mula dr notis (tarikhgantungkerja.)
•Sampai fee dibayar
•Kalau tak bayarjuga…
•Bawa ke Mediation/Arbitration.
SOALAN – APAKAH IMPLIKASI KE ATAS PENGGANTUNGAN
PERKHIDMATAN ARKITEK?

17. Penamatan
Ikut MOA boleh tamat bila2 masa.
PENAMATAN
Notis penamatan olehKlien/Ar.
60 hari dr tarikhnotis. –Ar kena teruskan servis hinggalahtamat 60
COE 17 hari.

18. Arkitek kemukakan Akaun.

Ar kemukakan baki fee & tuntutan2 lain &caj byran gantirugi.
30 hari dr tamat MOA.

19.Perlantikan Ar. Lain

Klien dah bayar semua tuntutan Ar.
Ar keluarkan Surat Pelepasan / LOR. Circular 2/2007
Klien bleh lantik Ar. Lain.
SOALAN – APAKAH IMPLIKASI KE ATAS PENGGANTUNGAN
PERKHIDMATAN ARKITEK?
 20.Dok./Dwg
HAKMILIK DOKUMEN •Dok/dw adalah hak Ar. Kecuali telah dinyatakan dlm
/ LUKISAN MOA.

21.Jika penamatan Ar. Sampai fasa Dok. Kontrak dan

COE 11-15 klien dah bayar fee : Klien boleh ulangi r/bentuk atas
tapak yg sama &utk kerja selenggara @ renovation.

22.Penyerahan dok,dwg, spesifikasi bila MOA tamat &

bayaran diselesaikan
PENYELESAIAN PERTIKAIAN
/ DISPUTE RESOLUTION

MEDIATION 23.Pengantaraan / Mediation

RUJUK LAM / PAM - PAM MEDIATION
COE 23 RULES 2010

ARBITRATION
24.Timbangtara / Arbitration
COE 24 RUJUK LAM / PAM / KLRCA
ACT 646 - ARBITRATION ACT 2005
(AMENDMENT 2011)
 KEMATIAN /
KETIDAK-UPAYAAN 25.
ARKITEK Dirujuk kepada jenis praktis. Perkhidmatan gunakhidmat
akan tamat
COE 25
 Sample COE questions

1.Salient points under COE?

( (6) – Limitation/responsibilities of Ar, Limitation/responsibilities of Client, Suspension,
Termination/Dispute Resolution
2. What are architect’s duties under COE?
COE 1-10
3. What are client’s duties under COE?
COE 11-15
4. Grounds and procedure for termination of engagement?
Conditions: - can terminate at anytime
by either party giving (60 days) notice unless the other (or agreed shorter notice)
Procedure - within 30 days, - Archt to submit account to client
(balance fee + reimbursement)
after payment, archt issue a LOR
client can appoint other archt

5. Conditions of Engagement: What are the archt's rights on the ownership of

dwgs?

1 . S14 <Copyright act 1987> all doc + design remain property of archt
unless otherwise agreed to transfer to client (term + consideration)
2. Contract Documentation Phase Completed, archt received fees Client can
implement project using on the original site
3. Termination
After settlement of all fees
Archt deliver to the client copies of dwgs, spec + other doc.
Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees)
Rules 2010
____________________________________________
Sect. 35 Architects Act 1967
ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) 2010 - conferred by section 35 of Architects Act 1967 (Act 117)
PART I II III IV V
PRELIMINARY ARCH CONSULT SRVCS SCALE OF MIN FEES Method of Payment OTHER PAYMENTS GENERAL
SOMF rules
Citation & Reimbursable 1986
1 Commencement 6 Type of Services 23 Basic Services Fees expenses 31 revoked
(1) if before
3 categories complexity as (1 rules,
2 Intrepretation a 7 Phase of Basic Services (1) a schedule Basic Services Payment 30 ) a litography 32 continued
percentage of (i), (ii), (iii)- (2) sama
3 Payment of Fees a 8 Schematic Design Phase b schedule b tele mcm atas shj
If > 1 category. Fee calc postage/courie
4 Cost of Works b 9 Design Development Phase (2) separately 27 (1) 15%,30%,25%,25%,5% cr
1
5 Multiplier c 0 Contract Documentation Phase (3) Repetitive (2) payment monthly d travel
1 Contract Implementation & Non housing same
d 1 Management Phase a site/const period or intervals; e advert-tender/site staff
1 Non housing diff site
e 2 Final Completion Phase b and/or const period completion stage f fee to specialist under
b 13 Supplementary Services c housing equal to percentage ACP
(2 Taxes (latest
6c 14 Additional Services (4) conditions for repetitive (3) if only phase 4-5; ) 6%)
1
a 5 Advisory services (5) if vo reduction during const fees + 30%
1 Supplementary & additional
b 6 Survey & Investigation (6) if vo plus, base on 23(b) 28 Services Payment
1 Abandon/ABORTIVE
c 7 Planning & Development (7) WORKS 29 Fees cannot witheld even if
1 non completion phase client wtheld contractor for
d 8 Financial advisory (8) 1=time cost x multplier penalties
1 Exceptional Negotiations &
e 9 Protracted Involvement 24 Supplementary Services Fees LAD n other payments
2 Project Management
f 0 consultancy 25 Advisory services fees
2 Agreed between parties /
g 1 Miscellaneous 26 engagement

22 Specialist consultant
Type of Services Rule Fees Guidelines Rule
provided by ACP
Basic Services 7-12 Minimum Fees 23
Supplementary Services 13 MM / LAM / % 24
Additional Services 14-21 MM/Lump Sum / % 25
 Basic Services of ACP
Basic Services Timeline
Schematic Design DO Submission

Design Development BP Submission

Contract Documentation Contract Document Signed

Contract Implementation CPC Issued

Finale Completion CCC Issued

As built + maintenance manual
certified
CMGD Issued
Final Cert Issued
 SCALE OF MIN FEES
6 Type of Services Basic Services Fees
a 7 Phase of Basic Services 23 (1) a 3 categories complexity as schedule
a 8 Schematic Design Phase b percentage of (i), (ii), (iii)-schedule
a project brief (2) If > 1 category. Fee calc separately
(3) Repetitive Method of Payment
b prelim sketch proposal
c develop to planning apprv a Non housing same site/const period
d prelim est cost 1 100%
2-5 40% Basic Services Payment
e submit for planning approv
b 9 Design Development Phase 6-9 35%
10+ 30% 15%,30%,25%,25
a Develop for other consultants
b Non housing diff site and/or const period 27 (1) %,5%
b Prepare/submit bldg apprv 1 100% (2) payment monthly
c update est const cost
2-5 65% or intervals;
d update schedule 6-9 55% completion stage
1 Contract Documentation 10+ 45% equal to
c 0 Phase c housing percentage
a Finalise/detail for BQ 1 100% (3) if only phase 4-5;
b Prepare docs for tender 2-10 75% fees + 30%
c invite tender 11-30 50%
d evaluate tender 31-60 40%
e award 61-100 30%
prepare bldg contract for 101+ 20%
f signing (4) conditions for repetitive
1 Contract Implementation & 1 unit=cost 1 unit complete w built in + (infra/nos
d 1 Management Phase a unit)
a Duty ACP under Bldg Contrct b Semi-D = 2 units
b advise need for site staff c identical unit in a row (shops,terrace)=1 unit
c info & instructions d block flats/multi layer factory =1unit
d examine work programme e modified unit (site condition/authority)=repetitive
e periodic inspections & CPC f mirror unit=repetitive
(5) if vo reduction during const
1
a phase 1-3 =original contrct sum +
e 2 Final Completion Phase
b phase 4-5=final cost+-vo
a CCC
(6) if vo plus, base on 23(b)
b As built + manuals + warranties
(7) Abandon
c CMGD
a complete phase = full fees +
d Final accnt + Final cert
b rendered incomplete phase
(8) non completion phase 1=time cost x multplier
 Supplementary Services
13:24
Type of Supplementary Services Fees Charges
a/ Client’s Objective , brief & constraint , TimeCost x multiplier
b/ Inspect , advise TimeCost x multiplier

c/ Prepare and refine the brief TimeCost x multiplier

d/ Prepare outline project plan : TimeCost x multiplier
Incl schedule, project prelim cash flow &
resources plan
e/ Masterplan for housing development TimeCost x multiplier

f/ Prepare drwgs for S & P Agreement Determine by LAM

g/ certifying and issuing certifivated of stage Determine by LAM
completion under S & P agreement
h/ID incl sketch , WD, details ,supervising 10% x cost of works
completion
i/ graphic & signage 15% x cost of works
6b 13 Supplementary Services Supplementary Services Fees Supplementary & additional
a ascertain/advise client objective Services Payment
24 (1) a time cost x multiplier; or
b advise site selection lump sum est time frm hourly
b rates supplementary services
c prepare brief frm objective 28 a (13)
project plan + financial cash flow additional
d + resource b services
e master plan; layout plan (15,16,17,18,1
24 (2) Determine by board 9,20,21)
f SPA drwgs
monthly intervals / full
g certify / issue cert under SPA settlement upon receipt of
24 (3) ID minimum 10% invoices or accnt
h ID - frm design - completion
Graphic & Signage minimum statement
i Graphics & Signage 24 (4) 15%
 Additional Services
14:25
Type of Supplementary Services Fees Charges
a/ Advisory Services (15) TimeCost x multiplier OR Lump Sum
b/ Survey & Investigation Services (16) TimeCost x multiplier OR Lump Sum

c/ Planning & Development Services (17) TimeCost x multiplier OR Lump Sum

d/ Financial advisory Service (18) TimeCost x multiplier OR Lump Sum

e/ Exceptional negotiations n protracted TimeCost x multiplier OR Lump Sum

involvement services (19)
f/ Project management Consultancy 3.5% x total cost of works
Services (20)
g/ miscellaneous services 15% x total cost of works
6c 14 Additional Services
a 15 Advisory services
a studies alt design / const solution
b advise need for other consultants
b 16 Survey & Investigation
a Survey, level
b report/advise exst bldg
c dillipidation schedule 4 repairs
d Bldg defect survey Advisory services fees
e Bldg failure
Supplementary & additional
f measured bldg 25 (1) a time cost x multiplier; or
g demolition Services Payment
lump sum est time frm
h value for mortgage b hourly rates
i EIA supplementary services
c 17 Planning & Development 25 (2) time cost x multiplier; or 28 a (13)
a structure / local plan lump sum frm est land, additional
b master plan floor & unit area b services
c subdivision dwg 25 (3) PMC minimum 3.5% (15,16,17,18,1
d planning evaluation 9,20,21)
d 18 Financial advisory 25 (4) a Landscape minimum 15% monthly intervals / full
a Project cost + cash flow Illumination design settlement upon receipt of
b QS works-schd rates, tender doc, tender,VO,payment b minimum 10% invoices or accnt
e 19 Exceptional Negotiations & Protracted Involvement agreed between parties /
statement
a conversion 26 engagement
b amend dwg after finalise
c cont services due 2 client/breach contrct
d confering litigation in connect to statutory apprv
f 20 Project Management consultancy
a Total PMC -inception to completion,target,rpt,accpt prjct
b provide site staff
c coordinator 4 const managmnt
d as built where ACP is not designer
e programme & maintenance cntrct
g 21 Miscellaneous
a Landscape
b Arts & Deco
c Bldg Prototype
d Illumination services
22 Specialist consultant
Fees for Basic Services
 refer 23 (1)-(3)

23 (4) .Fees for Repetitive Works

Communal block
10M 10M 10M

10M 10M 10M

Condo Block A

Condo Block B

Condo Block C
5M

2M
8M
8M

Cost of Works per block =

Cost of Works per block =
RM (8M +8M+2M) = 6M
5M = 1.67M
3
3
10M +6M = RM 16M
10M +1.67M = RM 11.67M
….Cont’ 23 (4) .Fees for Repetitive Works

Terrace house / shop houses / shop office /

or a row of factories
Consider as  single unit

Site Plan A block of flats OR Multi-Storey

Factories - Single Unit
Other Salient of SOMF 2010

27 (3) The ACP that engaged ONLY for the purpose of the CIMP & Final Completion Phase, the
ACP fees shall be paid increased by 30% of the fee payable for these phases .

Scenario:

You are new ACP that engaged for Work Progress at site is 60 %.
Calculate your fees.

Solution :

Remaining works at site : 40 %

With that;

40% x 25 % = 10% (of CIMP ) remain works to be done by new ACP

+
Final Completion Phase = 5%

Total fees to be paid : RM 5% +10% = 15%

Total new fees : 15% + (30% x 15%)

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
(SURAT SETUJU TERIMA)
Rules 29, Conditions of Engagement, Architect Rules 1986 (amendments up to June
2011)

Rules 29 .... a Professional Architect shall only enter into an agreement for
architectural consultancy services according to the Architects (Scale of Minimum
Fees) Rules 2010, the Conditions of Engagement in Part One of the Third Schedule
and the Memorandum of Agreement in the Part One of the Fourth Schedule.
BASIC SERVICES + SUPPLEMENTARY (IF ANY)
+ ADDITIONAL (IF ANY) + OTHER PAYMENTS
COPC 3: Faithful discharge of duties and obligations.
(REIMBURSEMENT + SERVICE TAX)
(6) A Professional Architect shall prior to commencing architectural consultancy
services, notify the client in writing of the conditions of engagement and the
scale of professional fees and charges, including the method of calculating the RULES 23-26 SOMF
fees, in respect of the following :

(a) scope of work; RULES 6 -21 SOMF (* RULES 7 – BASIC SERVICES) SUPPLEMENTARY (IF ANY) +
ADDITIONAL (IF ANY)
(b) allocation of responsibilities; COE 1-10 = ARCHITECT; COE 12-15 = CLIENT

(c) limitation of responsibilities, if any; and COE 1-10 = ARCHITECT; COE 12-15 = CLIENT

(d) termination of architectural consultancy services, COE 17

REFERENCE
LOA Structure
ACP Address
Date
Address to (Client)
Project Title
Offer / Acceptance
Scope of work
a. Basic Services – SD, DD, CD, CI, FC
b. If any, Other Services – i.e. Supplementary , Additional Services

Method of Calculation of Basic Services (Asas Pengiraan) – Category / Sliding

Calculation for Other Services
Amount of Fee
Method of Payment
a. Basic Services – SD 15%, DD 30%, CD 25%, CI 25%, FC 5%
b. If any, Other Services monthly intervals / full settlement upon receipt of invoices or accnt statement
Other Payment – Reimbursement + Service Tax (6%)
Allocation of responsibilities
Limitation of responsibilities
Termination
Enclosure – Attach COE, SOMF, MOA. Copy of MOA to sign & return for stamping
Attestation – Name, SP No, Signature

Other Contents
Suspension
Other Consultant
CONTENTS
Date : 31/02/2020 No. 1, Jalan Raya TAR
To, 11111 Bandar Baru Naik
CAKAP BESAR DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD., Selangor
No. 58, Jalan Cari Makan
24567 Ulu Lurus Bendul
Selangor
(Attention : En. Amat Hebat)

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 8 UNITS BUNGALOW & 150 UNITS OF SEMI DETACHED

HOUSES AT LOT 1234, SEKSYEN 117, SUNGAI CETEK, SELANGOR.

The above matter is kindly referred. Subsequent to our earlier discussion, we thanked and accept
appointment as consulting Architect for the above project.
In reference to Rule 29, Architect Rules 1986 we shall only enter an agreement for architectural consultancy
services according to the Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees) Rules 2010, the Conditions of Engagement and
the Memorandum of Agreement.
Our terms of appointment are as follows:
1. Scope of work of Basic Services (according to Rules xx, SOMF 2010) as the following phases
a. Schematic Design Phase SD
b. Design Development Phase DD
c. Contract Documentation Phase CD
d. Contract Implementation Phase CI
e. Final Completion Phase FC

2. Fee Calculation will be based on the followings:

Building Construction No of Unit Cost/unit Category Note
Cost (RM) (RM)
Bungalow 8 Million 8 1 Million 2 Repetition
Semi Detached 60 Million 150 400,000 2 Repetition
Our estimated fee is RM xxx,xxx.xx (see attachment)
3. Payment of fee is upon completion of the following phases:
Phase % Accumulative %
SD 15% 15%
DD 30% 45%
CD 25% 70%
CI 25% 95%
FC 5% 100%
Other Payments
Please be inform that the following payments are also due in reference to Rules xx SOMF 2010:
a. Reimbursement (refer Rules xx SOMF 2010) – upon receipt of invoices.
b. Service Tax – 6% as regulate by Royal Custom & Excise Department.
Condition of Engagement
Please note the following Allocation and Limitation of Responsibilities
a. Architect’s Responsibilities – COE 1-10
b. Client’s Responsibilities – COE 12-15
c. Suspension – COE 16
d. Termination – COE 17
Enclosure
We attached herewith copies of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Condition of Engagement (COE)
and Architect’s Scale of Minimum Fee (SOMF)2010 for your perusal. Please read, sign and return a copy
of MOA for stamping.
We look forward to a cordial relationship with your good company.
Thank You.

Ar Alexander The Great

A/A 8888
Principal
ATG Architect
 FOURTH SCHEDULE
PART ONE
[Subrule 29(1)]
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
 FOURTH SCHEDULE
PART ONE
[Subrule 29(1)]
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CLIENT AND THE PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECT FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT made this ………………………. day of ………..…… 20 ……….….
BETWEEN ……………………...………………………………………………………………………………..
(hereinafter called “the Client”, which expression includes the legal representatives, successors in
title and permitted
assigns) of the one part,
AND .….…………………………….……………………………………………………………………………
practising as Professional Architect(s) at …………………………………………………………………...……
* under the style of (name of *sole proprietorship/partnership/body corporate)
.….…………………………………...…………………………………………………………..……………….
(hereinafter called “the Professional Architect”, which expression includes the legal representatives,
successors in title
and permitted assigns) of the other part.
WHEREAS the Client is desirous of appointing the Professional Architect to provide architectural
consultancy services (describe the scope of works)
.….…………………………………...…………………………………………………………..……………….
for the project described herein (indicate project title and location)
.….…………………………………...…………………………………………………………..……………….
(hereinafter called “the Project”)
NOW IT IS HEREBY agreed as follows:
1. The Client hereby appoints the Professional Architect to provide architectural consultancy
services for
the Project subject to and in accordance with the Conditions of Engagement of a Professional
Architect as
prescribed in the Architects Rules 1996 and the Professional Architect hereby accepts the
appointment
for the purpose of providing architectural consultancy services for the Client, subject to and in
accordance with the Conditions of Engagement for Professional Architect.
2. This Memorandum of Agreement, the Conditions of Engagement of a Professional Architect and
the
Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees) Rules 2010 shall together constitute the Agreement between
the
Client and the Professional Architect.
3. In consideration of the Professional Architect providing the architectural consultancy services
required,
the Client hereby agrees to pay the Professional Architect in accordance with the Architects (Scale
of
Minimum Fees) Rules 2010.
4. The intervals of payment shall be *monthly / ………………… beginning from the commencement of
the
Professional Architect’s appointment.
5. *The amount referred to in subparagraph 8(c) of the Conditions of Engagement of a Professional
Architect on variation works shall be RM …………………………………….…………..………………...
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereinto set their hands on the day and year first
above written.
SIGNED BY :
………………………………..…. ……………………...
for and on behalf of (Signature of Client)
the CLIENT
In the presence of
Name : ……….………………....
(Witness)
Address : ………………………..
…………………………………..
………………………………….. …………………………
(Signature of Witness)
SIGNED BY : …..……………....
…………………………………..
………………………………….. …………………………
for and on behalf of the (Signature of Professional
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT Architect)
In the presence of
Name : ……….………………....
(Witness)
Address : ………………………..
…………………………………..
………………………………….. …………………………
(Signature of Witness)

* delete whichever is not applicable

LETTER OF RELEASE
(SURAT PELEPASAN)
 Apakah LOR?
Letter of Release
Surat Perlepasan
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM:
Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

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Arkitek Pertama (Asal)
Klien (Pemilik Berdaftar / Ejen Bona-fide)
Arkitek Kedua (Baru)
Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
 Apakah LOR?
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM:
Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

Perenggan 3: Situasi
Perenggan 4: Tidak diperlukan
Perenggan 5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Perenggan 6: Prosedur
Perenggan 7: Tanpa pengetahuan
 Apakah LOR?
1. Surat yang dikeluarkan oleh Arkitek
pertama sesuatu projek
2. yang pernah dilantik oleh klien
3. untuk melepaskan tugas dan
tanggungjawab projek tersebut
4. bagi membolehkan Arkitek kedua
mengambilalih tugas dan
tanggungjawab projek tersebut
5. tertakluk kepada syarat dan keadaan
pada Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM
 Perenggan ke-3: Situasi
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

• Arahan klien untuk teruskan kerja

profesional yang tahu Arkitek lain
pernah dilantik bagi projek pada tapak
sama
• Sebelum teruskan kerja:
• Hubungi Arkitek asal secara
bertulis
• Dapatkan LOR
• Melainkan dikecualikan oleh
budibicara LAMCIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR
Keadaan bagaimana LOR tidak diperlukan?
Perenggan ke-4
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

1. Sijil Layak Menduduki (CF) / Perakuan

Siap & Pematuhan (CCC) telah
dikeluarkan terhadap projek
2. Pembangunan bercampur & berfasa
• Klien berhasrat lantik arkitek lain
untuk setiap fasa
• Jelas dari peringkat awal elak
pertikaian
 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

Contoh keadaan:

1. Arkitek asal enggan keluarkan LOR

walaupun perkhidmatannya telah
ditamatkan & semua yuran telah
dibayar sepenuhnya

CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR

 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan
Contoh keadaan:
2. Terdapat pertikaian nilai yuran yang
telah dikemukakan kepada kaedah
penyelesaian pertikaian (Mediation,
Arbitrator atau lain-lain)
3. Arkitek pertama telah ambil tindakan
undang-undang untuk tuntut yuran
atau pertikaian penamatan
CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR
 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan
Contoh keadaan:
4. Klien tidak setuju tuntutan yuran
arkitek yang telah ditamatkan dan
mengambil tindakan undang-undang
untuk tuntutan balas kepada Arkitek
5. Arkitek pertama hanya dilantik untuk
perkhidmatan nasihat sahaja
CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR
 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan
Contoh keadaan:
6. Klien diisytihar muflis oleh mahkamah
7. Arkitek dilantik oleh klien dan
penender-penender dijemput tender
projek secara Reka & Bina dengan
syarat Arkitek pertama telah
ditamatkan dan diselesaikan yuran
CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR
 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan
Contoh keadaan:
8. Perubahan pemilikan tapak termasuk
pemindahan liabiliti kepada pemilik
baru
9. Arkitek pertama telah digantung /
digugurkan pendaftarannya oleh LAM
dengan syarat yuran sebelumnya telah
dijelaskan CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR
 Keadaan bagaimana LOR boleh
dikecualikan atas budibicara LAM?
Perenggan ke-5: Pengecualian oleh LAM
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan
Contoh keadaan:
10. Arkitek pertama telah menamatkan
perkhidmatannya, telah maklumkan
kepada PBT dan mendapat persetujuan
11. Arkitek pertama telah meninggal dunia
atau tidakupayaan

CIRCULAR 2/2007- LOR

Apakah langkah yang perlu diambil untuk
mendapatkan LOR?
Perenggan ke-6: Prosedur
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

1. Arkitek kedua perlu menulis kepada

Arkitek pertama untuk dapatkan LOR
dan sahkan:
• Perkhidmatan telah ditamatkan
dengan sempurna
• Semua yuran telah dijelaskan
Apakah langkah yang perlu diambil untuk
mendapatkan LOR?
Perenggan ke-6: Prosedur
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

2. Arkitek pertama perlu mengeluarkan

LOR dalam tempoh 14 hari
3. Arkitek pertama perlu maklum kepada
Arkitek kedua dalam tempoh 14 hari
sekiranya ada isu tertangguh
 Apakah langkah yang perlu diambil untuk
mendapatkan LOR?
Perenggan ke-6: Prosedur
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

4. Arkitek kedua perlu nasihatkan klien

untuk selesaikan isu jika ada
berdasarkan COPC & COE
5. Arkitek kedua yang tidak terima
maklumbalas dari Arkitek pertama
boleh rujuk LAM untuk dikecualikan
LOR
 Apakah langkah yang perlu diambil
sekiranya mengetahui adanya Arkitek lain
pernah dilantik untuk projek yang sama?
Perenggan ke-7: Tanpa pengetahuan
Pekeliling Am Bil 2/2007 LAM: Garispanduan Mengenai Surat Perlepasan

• Maklumkan klien secara bertulis

tentang keadaan tersebut & obligasi
klien bawah garispanduan
• Patuhi prosedur pada Perenggan 6
Contoh format surat:
Kepala Surat
Nama & Alamat Klien
Nama Projek
Tajuk: Surat Pelepasan
2.Bukan lagi Arkitek bagi projek
3.Bukan lagi PSP untuk projek (rujuk surat
kelulusan Pelan Bangunan PBT)
4.Sila patuhi UBBL(7) untuk lantik arkitek baru
untuk siapkan projek (sekiranya pada
peringkat pembinaan)
Tandatangan
 Sample LETTER OF RELEASE (SURAT PERLEPASAN)
Tarikh : 31/02/2021
No. Ruj: 12345678
No. 1, Jalan Raya TAR
CAKAP BESAR DEVELOPMENT SDN. BHD., 11111 Bandar Baru Naik
No. 58, Jalan Cari Makan Selangor
24567 Ulu Lurus Bendul
Selangor
(u.p : En. Amat Hebat)
PROJEK: CADANGAN PEMBANGUNAN 8 UNIT BUNGALOW & 150 UNIT RUMAH BERKEMBAR DI LOT 1234,
SEKSYEN 117, SUNGAI CETEK, SELANGOR.
PERKARA: SURAT PERLEPASAN
Dengan segala hormatnya, projek dan perkara yang tersebut di atas adalah dirujuk. Surat Penamatan dari
pihak tuan dengan nombor rujukan CBDSB/S/129465 adalah berkaitan.
2. Adalah dimaklumkan bahawa pihak kami akan melepaskan tugas dan tanggungjawab serta
memberhentikan segala perkhidmatan perundingan kesenibinaan bagi projek ini bermula pada tarikh surat
penamatan yang dirujuk.
3. Perkara ini bermakna pihak kami juga bukan lagi Orang Utama Yang Mengemukakan (PSP) bagi
projek ini seperti mana Kebenaran Merancang bombor rujukan ULB/2020/9273 yang dikeluarkan oleh Majlis
Perbandaran Ulu Lerus Bendul (MPULB).
4. Sehubungan dengan itu, pihak tuan perlu melantik Perunding Arkitek lain sebagai PSP pengganti
dengan seberapa segera. Penggantian tersebut perlu mendapatkan persetujuan pihak MPULB seperti yang
dinyatakan pada Undang-undang Kecil 7 dalam Undang-undang Kecil Bangunan Seragam 1984.
Kerjasama dan tindakan selanjutnya pihak tuan adalah sangat dihargai.
Sekian. Terima Kasih.

Ar Dato Alexander The Great

A/A 8888
Prinsipal
ATG Architect
2008
QUESTION 1 (total 40marks)

• A Consortium would like to appoint you as the Professional Architect for a new suburbia township of 50
hectares comprising mixed commercial development and condominiums. The Consortium has bought the
adjoining site of 200 hectares with planning approval obtained for residential development of terrace
house, apartments, semi-D’s and bungalows to be developed separately at a later date under Phase 2.

• The estimated costs in construction of the following components in the new suburbia town centre are as
follows ;

- One (1) shopping mall at RM 300million

- Three (3) office blocks of different designs at RM 50 million
- One (1) luxurious hotel at RM 400 million
- One (1) budget hotel at RM 20 million
- Eight (8) blocks of condominium of similar
design with 30 units for each blocks at RM 15 million per block

(Question 1(b) (15marks)

In appointing you as the Professional Architect for the new suburbia town centre, write a Letter of Acceptance
of your appointment to the Consortium, stating the scope of your full basic services, the fee structure you are
prepared to charge with calculation indicated and the mode of payment, based on the estimated cost in
construction.
Jawapan 2008

• Satu pusat membeli-belah ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 300,000,000.00

Yuran professional = [(RM 300 Juta – RM112 Juta) x 3.25%] + RM 4,837,500

= [RM188 Juta x 3.25% ] + RM 4,837,500
= [RM6,110,000 ] + RM 4,837,500
= RM 10,947,500

• 3 blok Pejabat dengan r/bentuk berlainan ( Kategori 2 )

Harga = RM 50,000,000.00 bahagi 3

= RM 16,666,666.67 satu blok.

Yuran professional = [(RM 16,666,666.67 – RM 16 Juta) X 4.75%] + RM 877,500

= [RM 666,666.67 x 4.75% ] + RM 877,500
= [RM 31,666.67] + RM 877,500
= RM 909,166.67

= RM 909,166.67 x 3 blok berlainan r/bentuk.

=RM 2, 727,500
Cont’ Jawapan 2008

• Satu Hotel Mewah ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 400,000,000.00

Yuran professional = [(RM 400 Juta – RM112 Juta) x 3.25%] + RM 4,837,500

= [RM 288 Juta x 3.25% ] + RM 4,837,500
= [RM9,360,000 ] + RM 4,837,500
= RM 14,197,500

• Satu Hotel Bajet ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 20,000,000.00

Yuran professional = [(RM 20 Juta – RM16 Juta) x 4.75%] + RM 877,500

= [RM 4 Juta x 4.75%] + RM 877,500
= [RM190,000 ] + RM 877,500
= RM 1,067,500
Cont’ Jawapan 2008
• 8 blok Kondominium ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 15,000,000.00

Yuran professional bagi satu blok = [(RM 15 Juta – RM 8 Juta) x 5.0%] + RM 477,500
= [RM 350,000] + RM 477,500
= RM 827,500

As per rule 23(3)b ;

Building Unit % app fees based on total Calculation

cost of works
unit

1 100% RM 827,500
7 75% RM 827,500 x 75% x 7 = RM 4,344,375
= RM 5,171,875
Cont’ Jawapan 2008

• Total Fees

% app fees based on total Calculation

cost of works
unit

Pusat membeli belah RM 10,947,500

3 blok pejabat RM 2, 727,500

Hotel Mewah RM 14,197,500

Hotel Bajet RM 1,067,500

8 blok kondominium RM 5,171,875

Jumlah RM 34,111,875.00
Cukai 6% RM 2,046,712.50
JUMLAH RM 36,158,587.50
2007
QUESTION 2 (total 20marks)

• You have been approached by your uncle who intends to develop his 100 hectares of rubber estate with
proposed construction of terrace houses, bungalows, shop office and condominiums to be carried out at
different phases of development.

• Candidates are to note all the following questions are based on the above scenario.
• Having formalized your practice, write a Letter to your uncle accepting your appointment as the Architect
for the proposed development, outlining your professional fees and mode of payment for the following
phase development at estimated construction cost comprising :-

-Phase 1 200 terrace house at RM 200,000

-Phase 2 15 bungalows of the three (3) different design at RM1,000,000 each
-Phase 3 100 four(4) storey shop offices at RM300,000 each
-Phase 4 6 blocks condominium of 20 storey each of similar design at RM 10,000,000 per block
with common facilities at RM 5,000,000
Jawapan 2007

• PHASE 1 : 200 unit Terrace House ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 200,000.00

Yuran professional BAGI 1 unit= RM 200,000 x 7.5% = RM 15,000

Building % app fees based Calculation = Jumlah

Unit (A) on total cost of (A) X (B) x RM 15,000
works
unit (B)

1 100% 1 x 100% x RM15k RM 15,000

9 75% 9 x75% x RM15k RM 101,250
20 50% 20 x50% x RM15k RM 150,000
30 40% 30 x 40% x RM15k RM 180,000
40 30% 40 x30% x RM15k RM 180,000
100 20% 100 x 20% x RM15k RM 300,000
TOTAL RM 926,250
Sambungan Jawapan 2007
• PHASE 2 : 15 BANGLO dengan 3 r/bentuk berbeza ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 1,000,000 juta

Yuran professional = [(RM 1 juta – RM 500,000) X 7.0 %] + RM 37,500

= RM 72,500

Andaikan 1 rekabentuk yang sama punyai 5 unit

Fee bagi satu unit banglo = RM 72,500

2nd- 5th unit = RM 72,500 x 75% x 4unit = RM 217,500

Jumlah fi bagi 1 rekabentuk = RM 72,500 + RM 217,500 = RM 290,000

Bagi 3 rekabentuk, 15 unit,

jumlah fi adalah = RM 290,000 x 3

= RM 870,000
Sambungan Jawapan 2007

• PHASE3: 100 unit Shop Office ( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 300,000.00

Yuran professional BAGI 1 unit = RM 300,000 x 7.5% = RM 22,500

Building % app fees based Calculation = Jumlah

Unit (A) on total cost of (A) X (B) x RM 22,500
works
unit (B)

1 100% 1 x 100% x RM 22,500 RM 22,500

4 40% 4 x40% x RM 22,500 RM 36,000

4 35% 4 x35% x RM 22,500 RM 31,500

91 30% 91 x 30% x RM 22,500 RM 614,250

TOTAL RM 704,250
Sambungan Jawapan 2007
• PHASE 4 : 6 Blok Kondominium 20 tingkat( Kategori 2 )

Kos = RM 10,000,000.00 bagi satu blok & RM 5,000,000.00 bagi Common Facilities

Kos bagi Common Facilities untuk setiap blok Kondominium =

RM 5 Juta / 6 = RM 833,333.33

Kos bagi satu Blok Kondominium = RM 10,000,000.00 + RM 833,333.33

= RM 10,833,333.33

Yuran professional bagi 1 BLOK KONDOMINIUM =

[(RM 10, 833,333.33– RM 8,000,000) X 5.0 %] + RM 477,500

= RM 619,166.67

Building % app fees based on total Calculation = Jumlah

Unit (A) cost of works (A) X (B) x RM 619,166.67
unit (B)

1 100% 1 x 100% x RM 619,166.67 RM 619,166.67

5 75% 5 x75% x RM 619,166.67 RM 2,321,875.00

TOTAL RM 2,941,041.70
Cont’ Jawapan 2007

• Total Fees

% app fees based on total cost of works Calculation

unit
200 unit Terrace house RM 926,250

15 buah banglo RM 870,000

100 unit shop office RM 704,250

6 blok Kondominium RM 2,941,041.70

Jumlah RM 5,441,541.68
Cukai 6% RM 326,492.50
JUMLAH RM 5,768,034.20
2012
QUESTION 2 (total 25marks)

• Harta SA SB has requested you to submit your fee proposal for Plot B of the develoment as follows:

Land Area : 2.747acre(11,115 sqm)

Land Status : Agricultural
Local Plan Zoning : Apartment
Density : 120 units per acre

• Thirteen (13) storey apartment block on 3 storey podium

• (Gross Floor Area (GFA) 32,110sq.m / Net Floor Area (NFA) 24,372 sq.m)

• Three (3) storey podium with 2 storey basement car park comprising :
* Lobby, Communal & recreational facilities (GFA 1240 sq.m)
* 2 levels of elevated car park (GFA 12,000 sq.m)
* 2 storey basement car park (GFA 15,000 sq.m)

a) Based on the following cost estimates, compute the minimum fees for your fee proposal. (5 marks)
b) Write a letter offering your architectural consultancy services to the developer. (8 marks)
Cont’. 2012

• Land Cost RM 67 million

• Piling Cost RM 5 million
• Basement construction cost RM 3000 per sq.m
• Elevated car park construction cost RM 800 per sq.m
• Lobby and recreational facilities construction cost RM 1600 per sq.m
• Apartments construction cost RM 1400 per sq.m
• Electrical and telecoms infrastructure cost RM 90,000
• Incoming water mains cost RM 120,000
• External sewerage piping and connection works RM 240,000
• Marketing cost RM 3 millions
08-12-2012

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